When clearance for the plumbing is required.

A reroof certificate is required for existing building in which the roof is replaced or repaired.

When all rough sheathing is in place and nailed.

When all framing is in place and electrical and plumbing installed.

If the project has gas and the valuation is over $10,000.00.

Smoke detectors are required in all residential buildings

When required by Department of Public Works Sanitation. Please contact the Department of Public Works for more information. 

When required by the provisions of section 1710.2 or 1710.3 of the LAMC.

When all HVAC, electrical, and fire sprinkler are installed in the ceiling, but before covering.

Ducts should be covered as soon as installed, and shall remain covered until the HVAC system is installed and ready to be turned on.

Projects that qualify for Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.

A permit is good for two years from the time the permit fees are paid. You will need to call for inspection at least once every 12 months, or the permit expires.

Detectable warnings/truncated domes are required at platform edges, curb ramps, islands or cut-through medians, bus stops, hazardous vehicular areas, reflecting pools, and track crossings.

Each property owner of these buildings will be sent an order to comply. These orders will be sent accordingly based on the following priority:

Priority Categories Start date of Sending Out Orders I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units 3-story and above May 2, 2016 2-story July 22, 2016 II. Buildings with 3 or more stories with less than 16 units Oct 17, 2016 III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or II with 9-15 units TBD with 7-8 units TBD with 4-6 units TBD Condos/Commercial TBD Priority Categories Start date of Sending Out Orders PriorityCategoriesStart date of Sending Out Orders I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units 3-story and above May 2, 2016 I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units3-story and aboveMay 2, 2016 2-story July 22, 2016 2-storyJuly 22, 2016 II. Buildings with 3 or more stories with less than 16 units Oct 17, 2016 II. Buildings with 3 or more storieswith less than 16 unitsOct 17, 2016 III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or II with 9-15 units TBD III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or IIwith 9-15 unitsTBD with 7-8 units TBD with 7-8 unitsTBD with 4-6 units TBD with 4-6 unitsTBD Condos/Commercial TBD Condos/CommercialTBD

Each property owner of these buildings will be sent an order to comply. These orders will be sent accordingly based on the following priority:

Priority Categories Start date of Sending Out Orders I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units 3-story and above May 2, 2016 2-story July 22, 2016 II. Buildings with 3 or more stories with less than 16 units Oct 17, 2016 III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or II with 9-15 units TBD with 7-8 units TBD with 4-6 units TBD Condos/Commercial TBD Priority Categories Start date of Sending Out Orders PriorityCategoriesStart date of Sending Out Orders I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units 3-story and above May 2, 2016 I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units3-story and aboveMay 2, 2016 2-story July 22, 2016 2-storyJuly 22, 2016 II. Buildings with 3 or more stories with less than 16 units Oct 17, 2016 II. Buildings with 3 or more storieswith less than 16 unitsOct 17, 2016 III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or II with 9-15 units TBD III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or IIwith 9-15 unitsTBD with 7-8 units TBD with 7-8 unitsTBD with 4-6 units TBD with 4-6 unitsTBD Condos/Commercial TBD Condos/CommercialTBD

The district grading inspector will clear the release of the bond upon completion of the work. Financial Services will release the bond amount.

A covenant can be obtained at the County Recorder’s office.

Approved testing and listing agencies are available from the Mechanical Test Lab page.

Please contact the Public Works Department.

The forms are available on LADBS.ORG. Please see our Covenant and Agreements forms.

All testlab applications are listed on the Mechanical Test Lab page on the LADBS website.

The manufacturer’s website will usually have this information readily available. Alternatively, the Cool Roof Rating Council (CCRC) provides a searchable public database for all products that have been tested by the organization.

A copy of the electrical code can be obtained from NFPA.org.

The County Assessor’s Office can provide the original Building Permit number. Building and Safety may be able to look it up by the permit number.

Usually setbacks can be obtained from a current plot plan.