To open a new public record request, please contact the LADBS Custodian of Records via email at ladbs.custodianofrecords@lacity.org. In the subject line, please indicate that it is a Public Records Act Request.
Public Record Act Requests to the Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) may include a wide variety of Departmental documents and materials (including print, photographic, and electronic formats) that were created or obtained by the department and are, at the time the request is filed, in the
Charges for copying public records are in accordance with California Public Records Act Sections 6253(b), 6253.9(a)(2), and 6253.9(b); Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 98.0405, and Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 12.40 and 19.44 and are as follows:
Executive Directive 1 and Implementation Guidelines
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, on her first week in office, issued Executive Directive 1 (ED 1), which addresses the housing and homelessness crisis in Los Angeles and directs "Expedition of Permits and Clearances for Temporary Shelters and 100% affordable housing p
End of Emergency Tolling of Deadlines Related to Expiration of Permits and Related Documents
Effective February 28, 2023, the Public Order under the City of Los Angeles Emergency Authority issued on March 21, 2020 regarding the tolling of deadlines prescribed in the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) has expired.
How do I obtain an application form for equipment (or conductor) approval by LADBS-ETL?
There is one application form that is used for each type of submittal (New, Renewal, Technical and Clerical Modifications, for Laboratory, General, and One-time Approvals). You can obtain this form as follows:
