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Deputy Correction Notice
IN/Form02-2016
       
PICK-UP transmittal cover sheet
       
What is the process to have my plans approved as an ADU Standard Plan?

Once you have your plans ready for submittal, you can submit them through our Eplan portal using the address '1 Standard Plan Way'.

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Supplemental Correction Sheets for Sewage Ejectors & Sump Pumps
PC/MECH/Corr.Lst.31-2020
       
Supplemental Plan Check List for Concrete Shear Wall (2026)
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.034-2026
       
Documentation and Training (for 2011 Codes)
GRN 25-2011
       
What is the Pacific Palisades Undergrounding Initiative? What are the requirements for future-ready electrical service?

Please refer to LADWP Pacific Palisades Undergrounding Initiative, which provides more information, along with the requirements and steps for electric service installation.

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What is the minimum/maximum reach range?

15” minimum
48” maximum


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Common Lot Dimensions for SFD Standard Plans
       
How do I make a Public Records request?

To open a new public record request, please contact the LADBS Custodian of Records via email at
ladbs.custodianofrecords@lacity.org.  In the subject line, please indicate that it is a Public Records Act Request. 

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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 9-2015
       
Carpet Sound Certificate
IN/Form10-2021
       
Is Homeowner Association (HOA) approval required?

If your property is part of a Homeowners Association (HOA), your property may be subject to Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs)—private agreements that may impose development standards or conditions different from those in the current Los Angeles Zoning Code.

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Benchmarking-Before You Begin Notes-FINAL
       
Where can I get my original Building Permit if it's not available from the city?

The County Assessor’s Office can provide the original Building Permit number. Building and Safety may be able to look it up by the permit number.

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How long does it take to obtain an express permit?

Obtaining a

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The Foothill Catalog Foundation
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Rules and Regulations for LADBS Testing Laboratories
IB/P/EC 2017-005
Effective Date:
       
Rules and Regulations for Hillside Exploratory Work Rules
IB/P/BC 2026-068
Effective Date:
       
Approved Testing Agency Renewal
IN/MC/TA-2025