See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2023-078 for details.

Not usually. However, further expediting supplemental reports for projects under construction can be considered. It’s recommended to discuss with the grading division reviewers at the time of submittal.

Yes. A completed GPI report may be obtained from the Records Section or Grading Division.

The Department does not recommend or endorse consultants. The Department does maintain a roster of approved testing agencies on the web site, which contains soil laboratories and geotechnical companies.

The Department does not recommend or endorse consultants. The Department does maintain a roster of approved testing agencies on the web site, which contains soil laboratories and geotechnical companies.

No. Methane reports are reviewed by the building plan checker. See Chapter 71 of the LABC.

Check the “Search Online Building Records” on the Department’s web site. Previous soils/geology reports can also be obtained at the Records Section locations at 201 N. Figueroa Street, Rm.

A soils report is needed for construction on a slope steeper than 3:1 (Horizontal:Vertical), excavations removing lateral support, when a structure cannot be designed per building code values, and/or for structures which do not conform to chapter 18 of the 2014 LABC.

A geology report is needed for development within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone or a Preliminary Fault Rupture Study Area or for new onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS).A combined report is needed for projects in a Hillside Grading Area or where bedrock is encountered in addition

Please see Information Bulletin P/BC 2023-060 for a detailed explanation.

The minimum content required in a report is outlined in Information Bulletins P/BC 2014-113 and

Sites in most hillside areas, within potentially liquefiable zones, where infiltration rates are too low, or where the earth materials exhibit adverse conditions when saturated (e.g., expansive or hydro collapsible soils) are generally not allowed to infiltrate stormwater.

The report can be prepared by commissioning agents and any other trained personnel with experience on projects of comparable size and complexity.

One inspector for building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, grading, and green. Separate for Fire Sprinkler.

Building Information Online on the LADBS.org homepage or Permit & Inspection Report can provide permit information for a specific property. 

To obtain copies of plans, we would first have to make sure there are plans on file. Plans are not maintained for every property.

The application form for a Los Angeles City Research Report is available from the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety website.

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).

Complete an Application for Renewal and Clerical Modification of General Approval as directed in the instructions available at dbs.lacity.gov. The fee is listed on the application based on the type of product approval previously obtained.