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Application for ADU
       
Application Package for Electrical Equipment Testing Evaluation and Approval
PC/ELEC/App12-2017
       
Osama Younan
  • Oversees the operations of the Department’s 1,129 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:
    • Permit and Engineering Bureau
    • Inspection Bureau
    • Code Enforcement Bureau
    • Resource Management Bureau
    • Technology Se
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Adaptive Reuse Projects Permitting Guidelines
       
Solar Domestic Water Heating Standard Plan for Residential
       
Certificates of Completion Versus Certificates of Occupancy for Condominium Conversions and Other Alterations to Apartment Buildings
IB/P/BC 2026-108
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Commercial Plan Review List (for 2011 Codes)
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.15-2012
       
Maintenance of Buildings in Areas Subject to Surface Fault Rupture and or Severe Ground Shaking (for 2011 Codes)
PC/GRAD/Aff07-2009
       
When will my bond be exonerated?

The district grading inspector will clear the release of the bond upon completion of the work. Financial Services will release the bond amount.

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PLUMBING FIXTURE FLOW RATES Residential Occupancies
GRN 16-2023
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Counter Requirements Checklist (Non-residential)
GRN 5X-2020
       
Temporary Special Event Permits
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Guidelines for Determining Remedial Grading Exempted from the Baseline Hillside Ordinance
IB/P/BC 2023-139
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When is a seismic gas valve required?

If the project has gas and the valuation is over $10,000.00.

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Plan Check Guidelines for State Approved Factory-Built Housing (FBH)
IB/P/BC 2026-112
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Can I appeal a zoning violation to LADBS?

Yes, you can appeal if the project you are appealing was submitted to LADBS for plan check. LADBS will provide a response to the appeal in writing, and then you may appeal to City Planning if you do not agree with LADBS' responses.

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What forms of payment do you accept?

Personal, company or a cashier's check from a United States bank, made payable to "City of Los Angeles."

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What are the pressure and flow requirements at the standpipe hose valves?

The flow and pressure requirements are 250 GPM at 100 PSI when PRV is not required, and 250 GPM at 125 PSI when PRV is required.

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Swimming Pools Plan Check Correction Sheets (2020 LABC)
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.108-2020
       
Do I need an electrical permit when modifying existing wiring?

Any time you alter, repair, add, relocate, or modify existing electrical wiring, you will need an electrical permit. Refer to section 93.0201 for a list of exceptions.

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