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Summary of Accessibility Upgrades for Commercial Projects

IB/P/BC 2026-076

Effective Date: 2026-01-19

AB 3002 Notice in English

Fung + Blatt Architects

Separate Approval for Fire Life Safety Plans

PC/ELEC/Mod41-2017

Infinity Concept Inc.

Are grab bar installations required inside the dwelling unit's bathroom?

No, but backing for future installation of grab bars is required.

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Mandatory Retrofit Programs

Do I have to pay for an appeal if the error is an LADBS error?

If you can show that the Department has erred and LADBS accepts the error, LADBS will correct the error. Otherwise, you will need to pay a required fee to file an appeal against LADBS' determination.

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Can my neighbor's site drainage drain to my property?

No. Each property drainage shall be directed to a public street via non-erosive device.

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Guidance for Construction Sites (Spanish)

What does the “Code Date” listed on the Los Angeles Research Report mean?

The Code Date stated on a Research Report (upper right corner on 1st page of Research Report) identifies which Los Angeles Building Code (LABC) edition the product specified in the research report is approved for. Building projects and LARR approved products shall have the same Code Date.

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Authorizacion de Arresto ror Transpasar Propieda Ajena (Trespass Arrest Authorization Spanish)

How can I get an extension on my permit?

Inspectors can extend a permit providing it is not an Express Permit.

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Will the inspector be at the site during the special events?

No, but there may be a fire inspector present.

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Who can pull a permit?

A contractor or his/her authorized agent can pull a permit. See the Information Bulletin No. P/GI 2014-001 for information.

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Mechanical HVAC Permit Fee Schedule

PC/MC/FeeSch3-2017

Single-Family Home Standard Plans Pilot Program

What if my permit has expired?

Contact your inspector to check on the possibility of obtaining a permit extension.

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Storage Racks Plan Check Correction Sheets (2023 LABC)

PC/STR/Corr.Lst.021-2023

Equinekeeping

IB/P/ZC 2023-018

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