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Storage tanks for fire protection are required for new high-rise buildings over 75 ft. and for existing building falling under the scope of chapter 86 of LABC when the building height exceeds 150 ft.
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A grading bond is required for projects with over 250 CY of cut or fill in a Hillside Grading Area.
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The maximum pressure in the sprinkler system shall not exceeds 350 PSI at any location in the system. Sprinkler systems can be zoned to avoid exceeding such pressure.
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A building plan checker reviews most grading plans. The grading plan checker will review grading plans for grading work in conjunction with an approved subdivision map or to issue grading permits to correct a hazardous soil condition per LABC 7005.7.
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Building verification is required after all other division clearances have been obtained.
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In apartment buildings, when carpet is installed in an assembly meeting the STC 50 requirement.
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A Certificate of Occupancy is required for new buildings, additions, change of use or occupancy.
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Commissioning report is required for all new non-residential projects of 10,000 square feet or more. The exceptions are warehouses, open parking garages and similar projects.
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When the customer decides not to use anti graffiti coating on the first 9 feet of the exterior of the building.
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When required by the engineer or indicated on the approved plans.
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When there are higher stresses in the structural design.
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When all wallboard has been installed and nailed or screwed in.
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When clearance for the electrical is required to process the Certificate of Occupancy.
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When the building is a title 19, A or E occupancy.
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When clearance for the fire sprinkler is required to process the Certificate of Occupancy.
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When all forms and rebar (reinforcing bar) are in place, but before concrete is placed.
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When clearance for the HVAC is required to process the CofO.
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When there is a City Planning Case requiring a landscape Architect.
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An AQMD clearance letter is required whenever there is a "Yes" answer to any of the questions on the AQMD "Air Quality Permit Checklist". The AQMD clearance letter will be required before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. For more information, please call 1-800-CUT-SMOG.
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An AQMD clearance is required for charbroilers spray booth, dry cleaning, motor fuel storage, ETC.
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Projects that utilizes higher stresses require the Architect or Engineer to submit the form.
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When work performed and materials used are required to comply with Title 24 Energy Regulations.
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When all framing has been approved.
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Permits are issued for many different types of work, including Building, Electrical and Plumbing just to name a few. Please visit each our Plan Review & Permit page for more information about when a permit is required.
If you have a specific question on whether the work you are performing requires a permit, please feel free to call 3-1-1 for further assistance.
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A plumbing permit is required for the installation of any gas piping, except piping less than 6 feet in length between an existing gas outlet and a gas appliance in the same room.
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