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The fees are calculated by the type of occupancy.
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Fees for plan check are calculated based on items to be reviewed and permitted. You can find the breakdown of these item in sections 93.0214 through 93.0224.
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The plan check status can be obtained from the LADBS website or by going to Plan Review.
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Check the Parcel Profile Report available on the Department’s website. NavigateLA also shows the extent of seismic hazard zones colored in the map.
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Building Information Online on the LADBS.org homepage or Permit & Inspection Report can provide permit information for a specific property.
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Inspectors can extend a permit providing it is not an Express Permit.
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The product manufacturer needs to file a test lab application and submit the required testing reports. Please visit the Mechanical Test Lab page for applications.
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The application form can be found on the website here or on our "Mechanical Test Lab (MTL)" page.
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You will need to file an application with the Mechanical Testing Laboratory. A complete application package and information on how to submit the application and the required product information is available on our Mechanical Test Lab section.
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Approval from LA City Mechanical Testing Laboratory cannot be obtained for products that do not have applicable testing standards.
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To obtain copies of plans, we would first have to make sure there are plans on file. Plans are not maintained for every property.
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Contact the designated plan checker on your project to make an appointment for verification of corrections. Contact information is provided on the correction sheet. Approval for Green Building requirements will be provided after verification of all corrections is completed.
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Complete an Application for Renewal and Clerical Modification of General Approval as directed in the instructions available at dbs.lacity.gov. The fee is listed on the application based on the type of product approval previously obtained. The renewal application extends the expiration date of the approval from the previous re-evaluation due date listed on the current approval.
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Online at our website or call 311.
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Off-hour inspections can only be scheduled through the LADBS.org website. You may schedule an off-hour inspection through our Online Services.
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A product (or equipment) is considered approved if it bares either the approval label of the City of Los Angeles Electrical Test Lab, or listing or certification label, symbol or other identifying mark of a recognized testing agency. And in either case, the product (or the equipment) is installed and used according to any limitations or restrictions posed by the testing agencies and the requirements of the code. See section 93.0402 for more details.
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Whenever an application for import/export is approved by the BBSC, any interested party may appeal the decision to the City Council within ten calendar days of the Board’s action. The appeal must be filed at the Office of City Clerk any time prior to 5:00 p.m. on the final day of the ten day appeal period.
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The CBC, CRC, LARC, and LABC require certain materials/products to be approved by the Building Official. Materials/products that are required to be approved are found in many sections of these codes with the term “approved.” See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-119 for more details.
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You can visit any of LADBS offices. For the permits which do not require Plan Check, you can apply online at our Online Permit webpage.
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You can apply for a Standard Plan by visiting LADBS Public counter at 201 N. Figueroa Street, Station# 13.
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For instructions on applying for your Certificate of Occupancy, contact the inspector for your project.
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Please contact LADBS Grading Division for any Grading bond refund request.
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To cancel or re-schedule an inspection, please Contact Us through the following numbers: 3-1-1 or (866) 4LA-CITY / (866) 452-2489 within Los Angeles County. If you are outside Los Angeles County, you may call (213) 473-3231.
When calling, you will need to know the permit number and the site address.
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You may check the status of your plan check either through 311 or via Department's online permit and inspection report. You can reach this online service at Online Services.
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