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Building & Safety Division 
2222 M St. 2nd Flr.
Merced, CA 95340
Phone:(209) 385-7477
Fax:(209) 385-7302

Link: Building and Safety Web Page

The Building and Safety Division is responsible for the issuance of building permits and inspection of all construction within the unincorporated areas of Merced County

Management Staff 
2222 M St. 2nd Flr.
Merced, CA 95340
Phone:(209) 385-7477
Fax:(209) 385-7302


If you have questions that have not been satisfactorily answered by other staff, or your inspector was unavailable, or you have a complex code question or need assistance with a complex problem; or have questions about the building inspection process. If your Building Inspector or Plan Reviewer has been unable to resolve your problem, or you need a code interpretation; if you have questions or comments about Building and Safety Division policies or procedures, general comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact Lydia or Richard.
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Clary, Lydia Deputy Building Official (209) 385-7498

Building Inspection Staff 
2222 M St. 2nd Flr.
Merced, CA 95340
Phone:(209) 385-7477
Fax:(209) 385-7302


Building Inspectors can answer questions about your building projects. To resolve questions or receive clarification if you have received a letter or notice of correction directing you to correct code violations or submit revised documents, please contact the inspector who issued the notice or violation. To arrange special times for inspections requested the previous day, call on the day of inspection from 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM (Building Inspectors are only available in the office from 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM). Please call (209) 385-7477.
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Higginbotham, Roger Building Inspector II (209) 385-7477
Keyes, Mark Building Inspector II (209) 385-7477
Spurlock, Lana Building Inspector II (209) 385-7477

Permit Technical Staff 
2222 M St. 2nd Flr.
Merced, CA 95340
Phone:(209) 385-7477
Fax:(209) 385-7302


To request a building permit fee estimate or resolve questions regarding permit fees charged by the Building and Safety Division; to determine if your permit is ready to be issued; scheduling of inspections; requests for general information about building permits and to request copies of documents from previous building permits.
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Tawana, Sandy Staff Services Assistant (209) 385-7477
Thompson, Jessie Building Permit Assistant II (209) 385-7477

Plan Review Staff 
2222 M St. 2nd Flr.
Merced, CA 95340
Phone:(209) 385-7477
Fax:(209) 385-7302


Staff responsible for the review and approval of building plans for general compliance with the California Building Codes. To resolve questions or get assistance if you have received a letter or notice directing you to correct code violations or submit revised documents, please contact the plan checker who wrote the correction letter.
Staff
Name Title Email Phone
Vacant, Vacant Vacant (209) 385-7477




Merced County 2222 M Street Merced, CA 9543 Ph. (209) 385-7434 Toll Free (800) 226-6452