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What is the Description of Work?

The Description describes the type of work that will be performed.

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Unreasonable Hardship Determination (for 2011 Codes)
PC/DAD/FormA-2013
       
Design Professional
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What general development standards from LAMC Section 12.22 A.33(c) apply to Movable Tiny Houses (MTHs)?

LAMC 12.22 A.33(b)(3) states that a MTH shall be approved if in compliance with all of the provisions in Paragraph (c), except for those provisions that apply solely to buildings and  structures (as well as all of the provisions in Paragraph (f)).

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How do I obtain an application form for equipment (or conductor) approval by LADBS-ETL?

There is one application form that is used for each type of submittal (New, Renewal, Technical and Clerical Modifications, for Laboratory, General, and One-time Approvals). You can obtain this form as follows:

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Jose Del Rio
  • Oversees the following Building and Safety Human Resource operations:
    • Hiring and Recruiting
    • LADBS liaison to Civil Service Commission
    • Workplace Policies and Procedures
    • Liaison for Employee Labor Unions
    • Clearinghouse for Employment Mat
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What information sources will the City use to determine what existed on my lot before the fire? What if there is different information in my old building permits compared to other sources such as the County Assessor?

Acceptable records shall include building permits, Certificate of Occupancy, County Assessor, and Coastal Commission. On a case by case basis, the Department may consider other photographic sources such as Google Maps and LiDAR.

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Maintenance of Drainage Devices Structures
PC/GRAD/Aff03-2016
       
Inspection of Elevator Wiring
IB/P/EC 2020-004
Effective Date:
       
Single Family Dwelling/Duplex Plan Check Correction Sheets (2026 LARC)
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.020-2026
       
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.

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ED 1 Implementation Guidelines
       
Accessibility Details for Doors, Maneuvering Spaces and Routes
IB/P/BC 2026-086
Effective Date:
       
Public Housing - Supplemental Plan Review Checklist No. 9
PC/DAD/Corr.Lst.09-2018
       
Where do I file the refund?

Your completed refund form and attached documents can be filed at any Office of the City Clerk or mailed to:

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Alternative Construction Materials
PC/STR/Mod104-2020
       
Nuclear Devices for Soil Density and Moisture Determination
IB/P/BC 2026-028
Effective Date:
       
Supplemental Correction Sheet for Methane Mitigation Systems (for 2017 Codes)
PC/MECH/Corr.Lst.57-2017
       
What I need to do to add other models to my approval?

Addition of a model to an existing approval requires submittal of Technical Modification. You need to perform the following steps:

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CONTRATISTAS GENERALES DE INGENIERÍA Y DEMOLICIONES
IB/P/GI 2014-015 General Engineering Contractors and Demolitions