Electrical equipment is evaluated in accordance with the requirements of National Electrical Code (NEC) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards.

LADBS provides the following types of inspections:

• Residential
• Building
• Electrical
• Elevator / Pressure Vessel
• Fire Sprinkler
• Grading
• Mechanical
• Plumbing
• Sign
• Green Building
• Temporary Special Events
• Virtual Inspection

"Types of Inspections page"

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Refunds will be made on fees where no work has been performed for which the fee, application, permit or appeal was required, provided that the City has not made any physical inspection or review or conducted any hearing, conducted any test, or done any similar work. Under these conditions, 80% of the fees paid will be refunded (20% is retained to cover clerical and administrative costs).

If a valuation on a building permit was reduced, 100% of the difference will be refunded.

If a Department of Building & Safety error was made in issuing the application, 100% of the fees paid will be refunded.

Work that is less than $500.00 in valuation.

There is a section on the permit that indicates geographical indicators. The zone is located there.

The compliance dates vary the same date of issuance or 15 days later.

After a project is completed. You may contact LADBS Grading Division for the refund request.

Combination Waste and Vent Systems are permitted when structural conditions prevents the use or conventional waste system.

DA requirements for apartments came into effect on March 13, 1991.