How do I appeal a BBSC decision regarding an Import/Export Application?
Whenever an application for import/export is approved by the BBSC, any interested party may appeal the decision to the City Council within ten calendar days of the Board’s action.
When does my approved Import/Export Application expire? Can I get an extension?
An import/export approval is valid for twelve months from the date of the Board’s action. The BBSC does not grant extensions on import/export applications.
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.
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.
Who can apply for a Los Angeles City Research Report?
Los Angeles Research Reports may be issued to an entity/company with the legal right to the product and the accompanying Technical Test Reports and Engineering Assessment. Test Reports shall bear the name of the applicant, unless a release letter accompanies the test report(s).
I have a Los Angeles City Research Report (LARR) based on a Nationally Recognized Model Code Agency Evaluation Report. Is my Los Angeles City Research Report Approved for the Current Los Angeles City Building Code (LABC)?
Your products are approved for the Code version only listed on both the Evaluation Report and the LARR approval letter. If either product approval document does not list the current version of the Building Code, you will need to have these updated.
Los Angeles City Research Reports are allowed to be based on an Evaluation Report from a Nationally Recognized Model Code Agency. Who are Nationally Recognized Model Code Agencies currently accepted by LADBS Building Research Section?
