In general, four years, unless there is a change in the scope of work or adoption of a new LABC.

A General Approval/Laboratory Approval is valid for one year from the approval date.

The general and laboratory approval is good for 12 months. The product approval letter indicates the duration and expiration date of the approved product.

One-time approval is good for the duration where the equipment is installed, provided that the equipment is not modified or relocated to another location in or outside of the building or facility.

The process time depends on the current backlog and type of application submitted. Contact the Mechanical Test Lab Engineer for more information. You may find test lab contact information on our Mechanical Test Lab page.

The amount time needed to check a plan will vary week to week based on the day's backlog at the time of submittal. You may ask any available staff about the current backlog and a time estimate.

Regular: 5 to 6 weeks. Expedite: 4 to 5 weeks.

5% minimum is required.

2% of the dwelling units. If parking is assigned, then 2% of the assigned parking spaces must be accessible. If unassigned, then a minimum of 5% of parking spaces must be accessible.

DA parking stalls must be provided in accordance with Table 11B-208.3.

Minimum 5% of the seating spaces for dining surfaces must be accessible and dispersed within other types of seating located in the functional area.

Addition of 3 or more newly-constructed units will trigger DA requirements.

A single family zone only allows one house. You will need to obtain a variance from the Department of the City Planning for any additional dwelling unit on your property.

Depending on the project, there could be one or as many as needed to complete the project.

One inspector for building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, grading, and green. Separate for Fire Sprinkler.

Minimum of 5% must be in compliance.

1 in 6 DA parking stalls required by Table 11B-208.3 must be a van stall.

Each house is required to have 2 parking spaces. The two-car parking spaces shall be covered, if the house is in a single family zone.

You can obtain one combined permit for the addition which covers the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc. work. However, a separate Sprinkler permit is required if the house needs to be sprinklered throughout due to the addition and remodeling.

We only need one set of plans for plan review. Upon plan approval, you will need to provide two sets of final plans.

Maximum two residential heads shall be hydraulically calculated for the design criteria listed in section 10.2.1 of NFPA 13D.

Based on the height district and the type of construction, the building can be single-story to unlimited.

A permit is valid for two years from the time the permit fees are paid. Each permit extension is good for 6-month within the two years limit.

For elevator buildings, all units on floors served by the elevator must be accessible. For non-elevator buildings, all ground floor units must be accessible.

Fees are $550.00 for failure to comply within 15 days of the compliance date.