Request for Building Inspection
Welcome to the City of Vista's online Building Inspection Request form. This online form was created to provide the citizens of Vista an additional option to request a Building inspection with the City. You may also call the City of Vista Building Inspection line at (760) 639-6106, or you may stop by the Building Division at City Hall in person during business hours, Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Important Information
Staff monitors online inspection requests during business hours. All inspections requested before 3:30 p.m., will be scheduled for the following business day.
Please note: Effective July 1, 2011, City Hall is closed every Friday.No inspections will take place on closed Fridays. Inspection requests made prior to 3:30 p.m. on the closed Friday will be scheduled for the following Monday (or regular open business day). Requests made after 3:30 p.m. and through the weekend will be scheduled for the following Tuesday.
Before you Place Your Inspection
At a minimum the City needs the following information to schedule your appointment:
- The building permit number
- Job/Site address
- Type of inspection
- Your contact information
*You may also request an A.M. or P.M. inspection. Our inspectors will do their best to accommodate your time, however it may not be guaranteed. Please call the Building Division between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. the day of your inspection to coordinate a time or to speak with your inspector directly at (760) 639-6105.
Our Process
Our Building Inspectors regularly leave for the field at 8:00a.m. and return to the office at 3:30 p.m. to return calls/e-mails and/or to meet with individuals in person. Their day ends at 4:30 p.m.