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Can the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provided at a disabled parking stall be used to satisfy the Green Building requirements?

No, EV charging stalls are required to be unrestricted and available for all users. However, if the EV charging infrastructure is located in a manner where it can facilitate both spaces, then it will be acceptable.

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Suction Tank Overflow
IB/P/PC 2026-010
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2011 L.A. Amendment to CA Electrical Code
       
Green Building Code Correction Sheet for Additions and Alterations to Residential Buildings
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Extend Benchmark 2022 Deadline Final-060123
       
Unreasonable Hardship Determination (for 2011 Codes)
PC/DAD/Mod6-2011
       
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST NEWLY CONSTRUCTED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 4-2015
       
Sump Pump Instructions - New ADA
PC/GRAD/GGI020-2015
       
Installation of Equipment Prior to Test Lab Approval
PC/ELEC/Mod13-2017
       
Plan Check Worksheet for Rechecking Hydro-Electric Elevators
Wk/Sheet2B-2003
       
Supplemental Plan Check Correction Sheet for Methane Seepage Regulations (2023 LABC)
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.055-2023
       
What do I do if I receive an Order To Comply?

When you receive an Order To Comply (OTC) stating that your property violates Code, read the order carefully to identify which items:

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Instructions for Preparing and Recording Covenants with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office
IB/P/GI 2023-024
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How much will my permit & plan check cost?

The Permit Fee Calculator is an online service that can assist in permit fee calculations. 

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Product Approval Test Lab
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Custodian of Records
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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).

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Mechanical HVAC Permits
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What is the maximum allowable vertical drop on an accessible route?

¼ inch is the maximum. 

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City of L.A. Plumbing Plan Check Correction List
PC/MECH/Corr.Lst.106-2020