When is a deputy report required?
When there are higher stresses in the structural design.
How do I report a problem in my neighborhood?
Building and Safety addresses issues for single-family residential, commercial, industrial and vacant buildings inside the City of Los Angeles.
How do I get official LADBS property records?
Many building records can be researched online.
You may also obtain copies of these documents in person at our following locations:
Do I have to install a hood in a residential kitchen?
A hood is not required for residential kitchens. However, it is required to provide kitchen ventilation for removing moisture.
When is a Stormwater Observation Report required?
When required by Department of Public Works Sanitation. Please contact the Department of Public Works for more information.
What is my property zone?
To find the zone for your property, please visit ZIMAS.
I have a Los Angeles City Research Report (LARR). How do I know if my approval is applicable to the current code?
The LARR may be used only for projects permitted under the Code version specified on the LARR.
When do I need a Research Report for my product?
A LA Research Report is required for any structural items. Please see Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-119 to learn more.
Where can I get my setbacks or property line?
Usually setbacks can be obtained from a current plot plan.
Can I construct a permeable pavement at my property to infiltrate stormwater?
Yes, for passive (non-concentrated) infiltration only.
Is a plumbing permit required to replace my residential garbage disposer?
How do I apply for a LA City Research Report approval?
The CBC, CRC, LARC, and LABC require certain materials/products to be approved by the Building Official.
How long does it take to obtain a Los Angeles City Research Report? Can the process be expedited?
Our goal is to assign an application in approximately 5 weeks to one of our engineers and an additional 3-7 weeks (depending on the complexity of the submittal) for the evaluation to be completed, a draft copy of the research report to be written, and the final copy of the research report signed.
When is a commissioning report required?
Commissioning report is required for all new non-residential projects of 10,000 square feet or more. The exceptions are warehouses, open parking garages and similar projects.
How can I report an unpermitted grading/construction?
How can I find out if my property is in a seismic hazard zone?
Check the Parcel Profile Report available on the Department’s website. NavigateLA also shows the extent of seismic hazard zones colored in the map.
What does the “Code Date” listed on the Los Angeles Research Report mean?
The Code Date stated on a Research Report (upper right corner on 1st page of Research Report) identifies which Los Angeles Building Code (LABC) edition the product specified in the research report is approved for. Building projects and LARR approved products shall have the same Code Date.
What do I do if a slope failure occurs on my property or my neighbor's?
Contact the Training and Emergency Management Division (TEMD) at 311 or (213) 482-6788.
