When required by Department of Public Works Sanitation. Please contact the Department of Public Works for more information.
Does my mechanical product need to be on the LA Research Report Database in order to be acceptable?
No, the product is acceptable if it is listed by a City of Los Angeles recognized listing agency.
Can I use ABS pipe in a residential building?
Plastic waste and vent piping in residential occupancies are allowed when the residential portion of the building is 2 stories or less.
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.
How long does it take to obtain a Los Angeles City Research Report? Can the process be expedited?
Our goal is to assign an application in approximately 5 weeks to one of our engineers and an additional 3-7 weeks (depending on the complexity of the submittal) for the evaluation to be completed, a draft copy of the research report to be written, and the final copy of the research report signed.
Wood Frame Prescriptive Provisions One Story Residential Construction Only
IB/P/BC 2023-004
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DownloadWhere can I get my setbacks or property line?
Usually setbacks can be obtained from a current plot plan.
Submittal Requirements for One-Story Addition to Residential Buildings for Over-The-Counter Plan Check
IB/P/GI 2023-020
Effective Date:
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How can I determine what the zone of my property is?
Zoning Information for a particular property can be obtained by:
How can I renew my Los Angeles City Research Report?
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).
Can I use a Commercial Coach on my property?
Yes, but with some exceptions. Please see the Information Bulletin P/BC 2023-079 for more details.
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.
How many houses may I have on my property?
A single family zone only allows one house. You will need to obtain a variance from the Department of the City Planning for any additional dwelling unit on your property.
What do I need to apply for Demolition Pre-Inspection (DPI) report?
A plot plan showing the location of each building to be demolished. Specify the number of the story(s), the use, the floor area, and the distance of each building from the property lines.
What do I need to apply for Grading Pre-Inspection (GPI) Report?
You will need at least a plot plan to show the area of the propose grading and foundation work along with the cross-sections for the grading/foundation work.
What do I need to apply for Sign Pre-Inspection (SPI) report?
A fully dimensioned plot plan to show the location and size/type of each proposed sign(s) and elevations for the sign/type.