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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/Aff03-2026

Inspection of Elevator Wiring

IB/P/EC 2020-004

Effective Date: 2020-01-01

Single Family Dwelling/Duplex Plan Check Correction Sheets (2026 LARC)

PC/STR/Corr.Lst.020-2026

Effective Date: 2026-01-01

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: 2026-01-01

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: 2026-01-01

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

Standard Plan Information-SFH 001

Formaldehyde Emissions Verification Checklist (for 2011 Codes)

GRN 3-2011

Supplemental Plan Review Checklist No. 8 - Recreation Facilities

PC/DAD/Corr.Lst.08-2018

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