Building Plan Check

Two employees reviewing a set of plans

The Building and Safety division of the Community Development Department provides Plan Check services for most new and remodeled home and commercial construction projects.

Plan Check is the process of reviewing and approving all construction drawings, reports, and specifications to verify compliance with building, zoning, fire, and other applicable codes prior to the issuance of a building permit(s).

See the detailed instructions in the attachments at the bottom of this page.

How to get help from our Plan Check Engineer

If you have questions about building plan check, you can get help any of these ways:

 

Residential Plan Check

Step 1.Start with Building Plan Check if your residential project is included below

  • Remodeling, interior of single-family homes, with structural alterations
  • Windows, retrofit with no change to the number, location or size of openings

Step 2.If required, be sure plans have been approved before submitting

Planning approval is required for many types of projects prior to submitting to Building Plan Check and construction permits are required afterwards.

The majority of projects must be submitted electronically. However, for some simpler projects, you can come to City Hall between 8:30 and 11 a.m. for help, but please call ahead to be sure.

Step 3.Electronic submission of plan 

Once you have Planning approval, you may submit your plans to Plan Check. 

If you have questions about building plan check, call 562-866-9771, ext. 2354 or email Lakewoodplanreview@trbplus.com.

See the instructions posted under "Related Information" on this page to help you with the process.

Commercial Plan Check

Step 1.Commercial projects that begin with building plan check

  • Fire sprinklers
  • Signage (interior)

Step 2.If required, be sure plans have been approved before submitting

Planning approval is required for many types of projects prior to submitting to Building Plan Check and construction permits are required afterwards.

Electronic submission of plans 

Once you have Planning approval, you may submit your plans to Plan Check. 

If you have questions about building plan check, call 562-866-9771, ext. 2354 or email Lakewoodplanreview@trbplus.com.

See the instructions posted under "Related Information" on this page to help you with the process.

Some of the typical projects that require Plan Check are:

 

Contact Us

Phone

562-866-9771, ext. 2354

Email

Lakewoodplanreview@trbplus.com

Location

Lakewood City Hall
5050 Clark Avenue
Lakewood
90712
View Map

Related Information

Back to top