Yes, if the installation involves a (1) communication circuit or class 2 signaling circuit over 30 volts or under 30 volts but more than 100 va, (2) amplifier circuits not using class 2 or 3 wiring, or (3) any circuit operating over 15 volts that control, generate, transmit, transform, or utilize

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.

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.

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. 

You may view our employee directory on the LADBS website to look up your plan checker contact information.

Only standard solar pv permits currently qualify for online plan check and permit service. See Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-027 for more details.

You may submit your plans at any of our three office plan check counters located at Metro, Van Nuys, and WLA Building and Safety offices.

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.

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

The fee is calculated in accordance to code section 93.0213. Each electrical component is itemized as a fee item. You may calculate the fee on our website using the Permit Fee Calculator.