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Can I get plan check approval before getting the gas service letter from the gas company?

No. Low pressure gas systems (2 psi or less) with more than 10 gas outlets require plan check. Medium and high pressure gas systems (more than 2 psi) require plan check regardless of the number of gas outlets.

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Can I install a water heater in the yard?

The Plumbing Code allows outdoor installations of water heaters. Check with the Zoning engineer for required minimum distance from the property line.

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Can I use a slope of less than 1% for rain water piping?

No, since the pipe sizing tables for rain rainwater are based on a minimum 1% slope.

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Can I use ABS pipe in a residential building?

Plastic waste and vent piping in residential occupancies are allowed when the residential portion of the building is 2 stories or less.

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What are the over-the-counter hours for Mechanical Plan Check?
  • Monday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00
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Do I need plan check if I am adding plumbing fixtures in an existing building that has a main pipe 2 inches diameter or larger?

Plan check is not required for existing systems that are added added or altered with branch lines serving less than 20 fixture units and sized per table 610.4.

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Do I need plan check for a gas system?

Low pressure gas systems (2 psi or less) with more than 10 gas outlets require plan check. Medium and high pressure gas systems (more than 2 psi) require plan check regardless of the number of gas outlets.

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Do I need plan check for a potable water system when the water service is less than 2 inches?

Plan check is not required for a 2-inch or less water service when the potable water piping is sized using table 610.4 of the Los Angeles Plumbing Code.

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Do I need plan check for a sewer piping system?

Plan check for sewer piping is not required when the drainage fixture units do not exceed 216 fixture units and pumps are not used.

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Do I need plan check for rain gutters?

No plan check is required for rain gutters.

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