Skip to main content
Displaying 1 - 10 of 714 results
How do I make a Public Records request?

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. 

Published:
    Read FAQ
How do I contact the LADBS Custodian of Records if I have questions?

LADBS Custodian of Records
201 N. Figueroa St., Suite 1325
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 482-6770
ladbs.custodianofrecords@lacity.org

Published:
    Read FAQ
What type of information can I 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

Published:
    Read FAQ
Who can initiate a Public Records request?

Anyone may initiate a request for public records.

Published:
    Read FAQ
How soon must a city agency respond to my request?

The California Public Records Act requires an Agency to provide a response to the public records request within 10 calendar days.

Published:
    Read FAQ
How much will I be charged for my request?

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:

Published:
    Read FAQ
How can I get an extension on my permit?

Inspectors can extend a permit providing it is not an Express Permit.

Published:
    Read FAQ
How can I obtain blueprints for my property?

To obtain copies of plans, we would first have to make sure there are plans on file. Plans are not maintained for every property.

Published:
    Read FAQ
How far back do your records go?

Our records go back to the year of 1905.

Published:
    Read FAQ
What is a Range File?

A Range File is a Code Enforcement Violation.

Published:
    Read FAQ