Building & Safety Inspectors

Inspection office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM, at 1730 4th Street. The last appointment is at 7:45 AM. 

Soft Opening for Public Counter Inspection Hours in City Hall East
We’re excited to announce a soft opening for inspection hours at our public counter in June 2024. During this trial period, we’ll be available to assist you on the following days and times: Mondays & Wednesdays from 8:00 to 9:30 AM and Tuesdays starting June 18 from1:30 to 3:00 PM. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we refine our services.

To contact a Building and Safety Division inspector, use the email links below or dial (310) 458-2201, plus the extension:

James Brewster, Inspections Supervisor
Extension: 8136, james.brewster@santamonica.gov

Randy Dugay, Lead Combination Building Inspector Extension: 5806, randy.dugay@santamonica.gov Joe Cruz, Combination Building Inspector III Extension: 5733, joe.cruz@santamonica.gov Steve Ghobrial, Combination Building Inspector III Extension: 8120, steve.ghobrial@santamonica.gov Glenn Murray, Combination Building Inspector III Extension: 8182, glenn.murray@santamonica.gov Alex Ortega, Combination Building Inspector III Extension: 8185, alex.ortega@santamonica.gov Acel Troutman, Combination Building Inspector I Extension: 5735, acel.troutman@santamonica.gov Louis Vasquez, Combination Building Inspector III Extension: 8184, louis.vasquez@santamonica.gov Wayne Regester, Combination Building Inspector III Extension: 8186, wayne.regester@santamonica.gov Darin Paige, Combination Building Inspector II Extension: 8152, darin.paige@santamonica.gov