No.

Yes, unless the work is performed by a contractor that holds a valid Certificate of Registration from LADBS as a Certified Licensed Contractor (CLC). 

No.

A plumbing permit is required for the installation of any gas piping, except piping less than 6 feet in length between an existing gas outlet and a gas appliance in the same room.

If it is a building code issue, you may file a request for modification.

Building permit fees are calculated based on the valuation of the project. Please refer to the Los Angeles City Building Code section 91.107 , or Contact Us at 3-1-1 for assistance.

See detailed information regarding the codes we follow at the "LA City Code Amendments" page.

Plan check is when your building plans are reviewed to make sure they comply with basic safety, engineering and planning rules. LADBS plan check engineers will review the design of such things as the structure, plumbing and electrical systems to make sure they are safe and properly designed.

Projects that qualify for Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for th

For small to medium projects, you may visit the Metro (Downtown), Van Nuys, and

Plan check applications expire 18 months after the plan check fees are paid.

At the time of filing:

Yes, if the house is one story and will be built from plans based on the Department standard 

Generally speaking, any changes to Department-approved plans shall be approved by the plan review engineer who reviewed and issued the permit. 

Call 3-1-1 to find out the current status of your plan check.

All construction work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by authorized inspectors. An inspection must be performed before work is concealed or covered. It is your responsibility to notify the inspector when the work is ready for inspection.

Once you obtain a permit, you can commence with the work. However, you must call for inspection before you cover or conceal any work. If you are unsure of when to call for inspection, please contact our Customer Call Center at 3-1-1.

When the work is ready, request an inspection using one of three options:

You can request an inspection for the next business day, as long as the request is made before 4:00 pm.

You can request an inspection for any permit, regardless of whether it was obtained at an LADBS Development Services Center or on the Internet via