Applications and Resources

Welcome to the Engineering Division's Applications and Resources page! Please see below relevant applications, requirements, fees, and resources for Engineering and Grading permits. All links will open in a new browser window.

Engineering Permits

Construction and Excavation (CON) Permits

• Blank Permit Application and Contractor License Requirements(PDF, 715KB)
• Contractor Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) Requirements(PDF, 811KB)

Refuse/Dumpster (REF) Permits

• List of Approved Hauler Companies(PDF, 1MB)
• List of Approved Sizes(PDF, 36KB)

Miscellaneous Engineering Permits (MEP)

Please contact Engineering Division at (310) 618-5898 for MEP Submittal Details and Requirements

• Fire Flow Test Application(PDF, 79KB)
• New Water Service Application(PDF, 69KB)

Other Resources/Documents

• Temporary Construction Meter
• Current Fee Schedule(PDF, 67KB)
• Current Water Fee Schedule(PDF, 477KB)
• Approved Landscape Materials in Public Right-of-Way(PDF, 2MB)
• Encroachment Application Procedure(PDF, 206KB)

Other Resources/Documents

• City of Torrance Grading Plan Notes(PDF, 201KB)
• City of Torrance Best Management Practices(PDF, 81KB)