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:
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:
How long does it take to obtain LADBS-ETL approval for a product?
Depending upon the labs backlog, it would take about 10 to 15 days for a lab application, and 15 to 20 days for a General Approval (Research Report) to be assigned. After assignment, it would generally take about one to two weeks to get a response.
Equipment manufacturer or equipment distributor (for general or one-time approval) and end user of the equipment (for one-time approval) can apply for equipment approval.
