Several options are available. Talk to your Inspector to determine the best option for your particular situation.

There could be many reasons why you received an Order To Comply. Do not dismiss it as an error. 

Contact the issuing Inspector so the necessary corrections can be completed, if needed. This helps avoid future fees and enforcement.

Contact your consultant to provide a formal itemized response to the Department correction letter. Note: Additional Department fees are required for review.

Submit proof of previous retrofit, plans to retrofit, or plans to demolish to the Department of Building and Safety. Plans and calculations will be checked for compliance with the retrofit ordinance. LADBS will provide guidance for all necessary steps to obtain the retrofit permit, which includes obtaining clearances from all pertinent agencies.

Submit proof of previous retrofit, plans to retrofit, or plans to demolish to the Department of Building and Safety. Plans and calculations will be checked for compliance with the retrofit ordinance. LADBS will provide guidance for all necessary steps to obtain the retrofit permit, which includes obtaining clearances from all pertinent agencies.

Call the Inspector immediately to schedule an inspection to avoid any non-compliance fees.

The letter is sent out as a reminder that the recipient of the order is required to comply with the violations, and to call the Inspector for an inspection before the compliance date on the letter. 

If you can not comply by the date, call the Inspector for further options specific to your situation.

At the time of inspection, make sure the following are available on-site: 

• A copy of the permit
• Approved plans if plan review was required
• The Building Card issued at the time of permit issuance (this is applicable to Building Permits only)
•  Any equipment needed to do the inspection, such as a ladder.

You will need approval from the Department of City Planning Office of Historic Resources.

A plot plan showing the location of each building to be demolished. Specify the number of the story(s), the use, the floor area, and the distance of each building from the property lines. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2023-039 for more information.

You will need at least a plot plan to show the area of the propose grading and foundation work along with the cross-sections for the grading/foundation work.

A fully dimensioned plot plan to show the location and size/type of each proposed sign(s) and elevations for the sign/type. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2023-078 for more information.

You will need to attach your original cash register receipt and your application or permit copy containing the original cash register validation. If you do not attach your original receipt and application or permit, an affidavit stating why you cannot submit the originals, signed by you and notarized, will be accepted. However, if you submit an affidavit in lieu of receipts, you will also be required to submit a copy, front and back of your canceled check or other proof of payment. Your claim will NOT be processed without these documents.

A DWP or a gas company bill showing the property address and your name as recipient of the bill through mail will be acceptable.

See the Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-001 for more information.

See the Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-001 for more information.

The owner shall give a notarized letter of authorization to his/her agent.

You will need to show a proof that you have been residing in the unit for which you are pulling a permit. A DWP statement or a Gas Company statement will be acceptable.

Listed or field evaluated equipment that are tested and listed or field evaluated according to recognized standards as specified for each testing agency are considered as acceptable. You can find these standards as follows on our "Electrical Test Lab (ETL)" page under "Publications":

• Standards for testing agencies that have approval for listing of equipment
• Standards for testing agencies that have approval for one-time field evaluation

Claim for Refunds must be prepared on the Department of Building and Safety Claim for Refund form (MISC-Form.01). You may also use the "City of Los Angeles Claim For Refund" form (Form Gen 64).

Personal, company or a cashier's check from a United States bank, made payable to "City of Los Angeles."

A letter of correction will be issued, either asking for additional information or indicating what tests or evaluations did not pass and may necessitate changes or modifications to the equipment.

The inspectors are available from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM, Monday through Friday.

Contact your inspector to check on the possibility of obtaining a permit extension.

If it is a building code issue, you may file a request for modification. Please refer to the Request for Modification (Mod.00) form for reference. In approving such a request, the Department needs to determine that the slight modification is reasonably equivalent to the ordinance requirement involved, that a special individual reason makes the strict letter of the ordinance impractical, and that the slight modification is in conformity with the spirit and purpose of the Code involved.

If the request is denied by the Department, it may be appealed to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners.

If it is a Planning Code issue, this Department can only review and act on items stipulated in Section 12.26, specifically, yard variances not exceeding 20% of the required yard and parking facility design as published in Sec. 12.21A5. (Reprint from Planning Code Section 12.26). All other request for changes from the Planning Code shall be filed with the Planning Department.