Yes, but LADBS does not issue permits for a public school.

Yes. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2023-079 for more details.

No, the product is acceptable if it is listed by a City of Los Angeles recognized listing agency.

The City does not enforce a CC&Rs.

Green Building code is applicable to the following projects:

• New buildings
• Additions of any size
• Alter/Repair with a valuation of $200,000 or more
• Alterations to residential buildings that result in increase in conditioned volume.

In general yes; however, if fraudulent, counterfeited, or non-applicable listing mark or logo is used on the electrical products, or if the installer misapply or use the product for other than its intended purpose, or if the installer does not follow the installation instructions of the product, the Department would treat them as an unlisted electrical product, and will notify the testing agency of the problem. The installer will be required to resolve the matter with the listing agency, or submit the product to City of Los Angeles Electrical Test Lab for evaluation and approval or any other recognized testing agency, or remove the product.

Yes, the manager's unit needs to comply with the same DA requirements as the dwelling unit.

Yes. Records may also be obtained from Online Building Records.

No, the number of stories does not change the requirements of a residential or non-residential use.

A hood is not required for residential kitchens. However, it is required to provide kitchen ventilation for removing moisture.

The fees are a part of the inspection fees.

If you can show that the Department has erred and LADBS accepts the error, LADBS will correct the error. Otherwise, you will need to pay a required fee to file an appeal against LADBS' determination.

Minor changes usually do not require returning to plan check. All major or structural changes require you to return to plan check.

No, but it would be more helpful if the plan checker was the original one who granted approval.

Yes. Each division has their own permit.

A Certificate of Occupancy is not required for a Tenant Improvement project unless the permit is for a Change of Use.

A grading permit may be required depending on the scope of the project. Permits are almost always required in the Hillside Grading Area. Please contact the Grading Division.

Any time you alter, repair, add, relocate, or modify existing electrical wiring, you will need an electrical permit. Refer to section 93.0201 for a list of exceptions.

An elevator permit is not required for a car lift within an auto repair garage, as the Los Angeles City elevator code does not apply to car lifts per the City of Los Angeles Elevator Code Section 92.0103.

An inspection card is not required for any Electrical or Mechanical permits.

A recreation room and/or an Accessory Living Quarters are required to observe setbacks from the property line per Section 12.21.C.5 of L.A.M.C.

Yes, if the installation involves a (1) communication circuit or class 2 signaling circuit over 30 volts or under 30 volts but more than 100 va, (2) amplifier circuits not using class 2 or 3 wiring, or (3) any circuit operating over 15 volts that control, generate, transmit, transform, or utilize more than 25 watts or va. See section 93.0202 for more details.

A permit is not required for any type of fence under 3'6" in height.

A permit is required for a masonry or concrete fence over 3'6" in height, and for a fence of any other material over 10'0" in height. 

Please note that even though a permit may not be required, all fences must comply with the requirements of the LA Zoning Code.

No, when done as part of the City's "Water Conservation Retrofit Program" pursuant to the City's Water Conservation regulations. 

However, a non owner-occupied single family dwelling requires a permit obtained by a licensed plumbing contractor.

You will need a plan check when the scope of work involves items under code section 93.0206.