Building & Safety

Hello, my name is Benjamin Mierzwak, and I am honored to serve as your Building Official. I bring a deep commitment to public safety and a strong desire to engage with our community in meaningful ways. My goal is to be a responsive and accessible resource, helping resident’s contractors, and business owner navigate building processes with clarity and confidence. I look forward to fostering open communication, supporting responsible development, and working together the ensure our built environment is safe, sustainable, and aligned with the needs of our community.

Building Inspection:

Inspection requests can be made either through the Permit Portal, emailing bmierzwak@corningca.gov, or by calling 530-824-7027. An inspection request received prior to 4:30 PM will be conducted on the next business day.

Building Inspections

The Building Official is responsible for all building inspection services on new buildings, together with re-inspection services for building additions, modifications and alterations. This department also provides all plan checking services and works closely with the Contractors to coordinate Building and Code Enforcement related activities.

Building Code

Introduction to California Building Standards here!

The Building Department is responsible for the enforcement of the Title 24 and California Building,  Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Code and includes the State of California Administrative Code, State of California Health and Safety Codes, as well as the California Energy Commission.

Green Building Code

Demolition and/or new construction projects must comply with the California Green Building Code.  Please use Green Building Code Guidance to help comply with the Code and complete the required Green Building Code Pre-Construction Plan and Final Report Form.