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Call after 7:30 a.m. to check your inspection time for the day.
Main office line — (530) 527-7002. Do not call the inspection line to cancel.
Inspections
Schedules & safety
Inspection Deadlines
Online 4:00 p.m. for the next business day
Phone 4:30 p.m. for the next business day
- Calls or online requests after the deadline will not be scheduled the next day.
- To cancel an inspection, call the office at (530) 527-7002. Do not call the inspection line.
- Calls to the inspection line to cancel will be charged a missed inspection fee.
✓ Be on-site by 8:00 a.m.
✓ Someone must be present
Fall Protection (work above 6 ft)
The Tehama County Building Department will be enforcing OSHA’s new fall protection requirements. We require that upon all inspections that involve the scope of work above 6′ the contractor provide Fall Protection Standards per OSHA, except for a harness or belt (which each inspector will have).
ADUS
Pre-approved floor plans
Pick a style to streamline your ADU permit application
ADU · 2 BR · 1 BA
ACORN
749 sq ft · Pre-approved style
ADU · 1 BR · 1 BA
FIG
484 sq ft · Pre-approved style
ADU · 3 BR · 2 BA
OLIVE
1,200 sq ft · Pre-approved style
Resources
Documents & Maps
Preliminary Flood Maps
Review draft floodplain designations before you build.
Fall Protection — Residential
Cal/OSHA requirements for residential construction over 6 ft.
Cal/OSHA Standard Update
Updated fall-protection standard for contractors.
Residential Permit Cost Worksheet
Estimate fees before you submit your application.
2025 California Code Changes
Plain-language summary of the latest Title 24 code edition.
All Forms & Publications
Applications, checklists, and informational handouts.