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Non-compliance fees are paid to Financial Services,
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If no permits were pulled for the project, it will investigated by Code Enforcement. If permits were pulled, then the Inspection Division investigates.
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Inspectors are assigned to a district in PCIS. You can check property activity reports on the LADBS website.
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You can call the Customer 311 or Call Center for that information.
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The Architect information may be found on the Building Permit.
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Contact information for plan review questions
Online: https://buildla.lacity.org/contact-form.html
Call Center: 3-1-1 (within the City of Los Angeles) or (213) 473-3231 (outside of Los Angeles)
IT Support: (213) 275-3434
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You can appeal is to LADBS and your appeal will be heard by LADBS Board of Commissioners. You will need to submit your appeal by completing this form.
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You can request the staff's immediate supervisor to discuss the matter further.
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The district grading inspector will clear the release of the bond upon completion of the work. Financial Services will release the bond amount.
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The automated inspection request systems allow inspections to be requested only three days in advance. Call the Customer Call Center at 3-1-1 if you need to request an inspection more than three days in advance.
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Sites in most hillside areas, within potentially liquefiable zones, where infiltration rates are too low, or where the earth materials exhibit adverse conditions when saturated (e.g., expansive or hydro collapsible soils) are generally not allowed to infiltrate stormwater. Please refer to Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-118.
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Building and Safety does not maintain copies of Plumbing or Electrical plans.
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A fault investigation is required if the project is located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone or a Preliminary Fault Rupture Study Area to preclude construction for human occupancy from being placed on an active fault. Please refer to Information Bulletins P/BC 2014-129 and P/BC 2014-044.
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The Department requires the use of a sump pump when concentrated drainage cannot be directed to an approved location via gravity. Please refer to Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-103.
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The Department requires the use of a back-up generator for sloping properties to maintain proper drainage and reduce the potential for erosion and sloughing in the event of a power failure.
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No, a CofO will only be issued if it is a change of occupancy or an increase in square footage.
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Whenever an Order to Comply is issued you will be billed $336.00, plus a 6% surcharge fee.
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Yes. In all cases, you are required to provide the equipment for evaluation.
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The Temporary Special Event (TSE) permit must be obtained then contact the Fire Department.
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Original documents are required. Copies may be accepted under special circumstances.
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Yes, each complaint will be kept confidential.
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Yes, the clerical staff will mail it out once the inspector issues and turn it in for filing.
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No, but there may be a fire inspector present.
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