To legalize work that was built without permits the owner must comply with one of the following procedures:
1. Covered-up: For information regarding legalizing work when the work to be inspected is not visible due to being covered by finishes (such as a sheetrocked addition), the owner must contact the Code Enforcement Division for procedures on how to schedule an on-site inspection and receive information on what steps are needed to legalize it, or if it is even possible. It may then be decided by the owner that it is easier and more cost-effective to just abate (remove) the unpermitted work.
2. Easily Visible: Where the work to be inspected is still open and readily visible, such as reroofs, gazebos, decks , water heater replacements & furnace replacements, a permit may be obtain from the Building Division to legalize said work, just as if it was new. Many Simple Permits can be obtained online at www.sjpermits.org , and then an Inspection can be scheduled Online or by calling (408) 535-3555 8-5, M-F
