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Solar PV Central Inverter Standard Plan - Simplified (2017 LAEC)
       
Does the building footprint need to maintain the original shape?

The building footprint expansion and shape can be modified provided it is within 110% of the existing building footprint and is substantially in the same location.

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Supplemental Plan Check Correction Sheet for Structural Design - General (2017 LABC)
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.104-2017
       
Do I need plan check for a gas system?

Low pressure gas systems (2 psi or less) with more than 10 gas outlets require plan check. Medium and high pressure gas systems (more than 2 psi) require plan check regardless of the number of gas outlets.

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What is required to develop in a seismic hazard zone?

Please refer to Information Bulletins P/BC 2014-044 and

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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST NEWLY CONSTRUCTED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 4-2014
       
How many DA parking spaces are required for tenants?

2% of the dwelling units. If parking is assigned, then 2% of the assigned parking spaces must be accessible. If unassigned, then a minimum of 5% of parking spaces must be accessible.

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Information about Lead Hazards
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EBEWE RFM EOT-blank
       
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 10-2026
       
Financial Services Demand Request for Outstanding Fees
       
Accessibility Details for Curbs, Blended Transitions, Islands and Detectable Warnings
IB/P/BC 2020-090
Effective Date:
       
LA Soft-story Retrofit Program: Tenant Habitability Plan and Cost Recovery Guide
       
Benchmarking 2022
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Print Sign Upload Declarations
       
Grading Permits
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Is approved equipment or conductor required to have an approval label, and if so, how one can get one?

All equipment approved by LADBS-ETL, with some exceptions for some of the equipment that have General Approvals, are required to bear the approval label of LADBS-ETL. This approval label would be different from equipment that is approved under Laboratory or General Approval vs.

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LADWP - Encroachment Power Pole Clearances
       
Sign Enforcement and Inspection

As a part of our effort to reduce visual blight in the City, this Division is comprised of three units:

  • General Sign Code Enforcement
  • Inspection of New Sign Construction
  • Off-Site Sign Periodic Inspection Program (OSSPIP)
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When can I use combination waste and vent systems?

Combination Waste and Vent Systems are permitted when structural conditions prevents the use or conventional waste system.

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