Who can “pull” a permit?
Only a licensed contractor or property owner may “pull” a permit. • Does the Contractor we hired, have to have a City Business License? Yes. Business License phone number is (626) 939-8447. • Who do we call to have our street repaired? The Maintenance Division (626) 939-8458. • How can I get a traffic count? You may talk to someone in our traffic division and they may provide the information over the phone at (626) 939-8425. • How do I request information or get action on a traffic issue? You may put your request in writing to the attention of the Traffic Committee. • Were do I report a traffic signal that is out? Report non-functioning or signal lights out to the Maintenance Division at (626) 939-8458. • Who do I contact to report illegal construction? The Public Works Department may take a report over the phone at (626) 939-8425. • Do I need a permit to upgrade my electrical service? Yes. You will need to obtain an electrical permit before you start work and need to contact Southern
Generally, only a California Licensed Contractor or the property owner can pull a permit. There are, however, a few exceptions to this basic rule. There are different categories of contractors, for example; General Building Contractors, Electrical Contractors, Plumbing Contractors, Re-roofing Contractors, and many others. By State law, these different types of contractors are limited as to the types of permits they can pull. For example, a Plumbing Contractor cannot pull an electrical permit, and visa versa. If the permit is to be pulled by someone other than the licensed contractor (the actual licensee listed on the contractors license) or the actual property owner (as listed in the Assessors database), then you will need to review the question, “What paperwork do I need if I am not the property owner or the licensed Contractor?
