The Building and Safety Division ensures the health, safety and welfare of the residents and businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita by regulating the construction, alteration, use, and occupancy of buildings. The Building and Safety Division is responsible for:
Reviewing building plans (Plan Check)
Issuing permits
Serving the public at the Building Counter
Inspecting building projects
Investigating Building Code complaints
Ensuring Building Code compliance
Plan Checks
Plan checks ensure that a project will meet Code requirements before construction starts. Plan checkers review code compliance for structural, architectural, grading, and fire safety as shown on submitted plans.
Inspections
Inspections ensure that all work conforms to the permit, local Codes, and the approved plans.