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Construction & Inspections

Construction Inspections
Once a building permit is granted, inspections for the work are required. This is the process that helps assure that the work is being done according to building code safety and seismic standards. You or your contractor must request an inspection when work has progressed to any of the required inspection points indicated on your permit. Do not cover anything before it is inspected.

To request an INSPECTION ONLINE, please click on the icon to the right, to be directed to the City of Gardena's Permits
& Inspection System page. Please have the following information available in order to process your request:

Address of the Job

Type of Inspection Needed

Permit Number

Indicate a morning or afternoon inspection

Name and Telephone Number where you can be reached between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

To request an inspection by phone, please call the 24-hour INSPECTION HOTLINE at (310) 217-6111. Any request for an inspection must be made 24hours in advance. Inspections are available in the morning or afternoon. A morning inspection will occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon. An afternoon inspection will occur between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. When calling the Hotline to request an inspection, please provide the following information:

Address of the Job
Type of Inspection Needed
Permit Number
Inspector's Name
Indicate a morning or afternoon inspection
Name and Telephone Number where you can be reached between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Construction Debris and Other Building Materials Removal
WRG (Waste Resource of Gardena) is the only authorized hauler for construction/demolition/grading projects in the city of Gardena. Using any other hauler for any construction related project listed above will result in legal action and fines. WRG's customer service number is (310) 366-7600.

Construction Hours
All construction related activity is restricted to the hours of 7:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. No construction activity is permitted on Sundays OR any of the following legally observed holidays: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Construction Site Signage
Prior to beginning of grading, demolition or construction activity, at least one 12"X18" weatherproof sign must be posted on each street frontage of the project site at a location acceptable to the building inspector, showing working hours, name and emergency phone number of the contractor.

Construction Site Security
All construction sites are required to be secured from unauthorized access with an eight foot (8') chain link fence covered with a windscreen.

Best Practices for Construction Activities:

	All persons working at the site should obtain, read and understand the Best Management Practices pamphlet for the type(s) of construction being done.
	Stockpiles of soil, demolition debris, cement, sand, top soil, etc. must be covered with waterproof material or bermed to prevent being washed off site.
	Fuels, oils, paints, solvents, and other liquid materials must be kept inside bermed areas. Spills must not be washed to the street.
	Waste concrete cannot be washed into street, storm drain catch basins, or public right-of-way. All dust and slurry from concrete cutting must be removed using a wet-dry vacuum or equivalent.
	Trash and other construction solid wastes must be placed in a covered trash receptacle.
	Eroded soil from disturbed slopes must be contained using berms, silt fences, setting basins, or good erosion management practices such as reseeding.
	Wash water from cleaning construction vehicles and equipment must be kept on-site within a containment area.

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