Executive Directive 1 and Implementation Guidelines
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, on her first week in office, issued Executive Directive 1 (ED 1), which addresses the housing and homelessness crisis in Los Angeles and directs "Expedition of Permits and Clearances for Temporary Shelters and 100% affordable housing p
I get an error message when I enter the permit number which is not a Fire Sprinkler, Elevator, or Pressure Vessel Permit. Why can't I request an inspection?
There are three reasons why you might get this error:
What is required to take into consideration for Retro-Commissioning?
“ASHRAE Guideline 0.2-2015 Commissioning Process for Existing Systems and Assemblies”
requires the following items as part of Retro-Commissioning:
What type of electrical equipment requires approval from the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)?
All electrical equipment sold, installed or advertised for sale in the City of Los Angeles shall be approved by the LA Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
What is the maneuvering clearance at the door?
Door maneuvering clearances are determined based on Approach Direction -- from the front, hinge side, latch side, approach side, pull or push side -- whether the path is perpendicular or parallel to a doorway.
See Table 11B-404.2.4.1 for each case scenario.
What is the electrical testing lab address?
2319 Dorris Place
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Do I need a permit for low voltage wiring?
Yes, if the installation involves a (1) communication circuit or class 2 signaling circuit over 30 volts or under 30 volts but more than 100 va, (2) amplifier circuits not using class 2 or 3 wiring, or (3) any circuit operating over 15 volts that control, generate, transmit, transform, or utilize
What do I do when I receive a non-compliance warning letter?
The letter is sent out as a reminder that the recipient of the order is required to comply with the violations, and to call the Inspector for an inspection before the compliance date on the letter.
Are these plans open-source?
The City of Los Angeles is making pre-approved standard plans available as an additional resource to help property owners rebuild more quickly following the January 2025 Wildfires.
Can I use a slope of less than 1% for rain water piping?
No, since the pipe sizing tables for rain rainwater are based on a minimum 1% slope.
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