
If the property is found to still not have a permit or has not removed the violation, a Code Violation Courtesy Notice may be sent. This lien will cloud the title and stop any attempt to refinance or sell the property. If a property does not show progress towards compliance within a prescribed period, a lien may be placed against the property. In some situations, the historical archives and historical aerial photos must be researched. A Notice of Violation (NOV) or an Order to Stop Work will be issued at the site and/or mailed to the current property owner if a violation does exist.Ī case is started and a parcel tag is placed against the property that reflects the specific Code Violation that was cited. If the situation requires a permit, we verify current ownership with a property background report from the County Assessor's Office.Ī field Inspector will visit the site to assess whether a violation exists. When a complaint is received, we verify if the property owner has a permit. To file a complaint please call 3-1-1 or email us at CSLB- Building Permit Violation Referral to Contractors State License Board.Change in Use or Occupancy without benefit of permit (such as a warehouse to office space, storage to smog shop and dwelling to commercial use.).Work completed without benefit of permit (such as a new bedroom addition, remodel of a restaurant, reroofs & patio covers and garage conversions.).Building / Working Prior to Permit Issuance Policy .We enforce all of the California State Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, California Administrative Code*^, Sacramento County Administrative Code* and the Sacramento Nuisance Code* which are all a part of the Sacramento County Code*, Chapter (Title) 16* that are pertinent to the construction industry. We investigate and resolve building complaints to help maintain and improve the quality and safety of construction in our community. The Complaints & Violations Section responds to complaints from the public, the Board of Supervisors and County staff. Code, Section 6254(k) and Evid Code section 1041. The Complaining party information is exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act (see CA Govt. Your name, address and contact information are kept confidential.
