On April 22, 2025, Mayor Karen Bass issued Emergency Executive Order No. 6 to accelerate the permit review for rebuilding projects in areas that were destroyed in the January 2025 Wildfires, requiring the Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) to establish a plan check Self-Certification Pilot Program.

On June 9, 2025, LADBS will begin accepting applications for Self-Certified Architects.

As directed by EEO6, guidelines on the implementation of the order related to self-certification for architects have been issued. Refer to the link below for more information:

• Self-Certification Pilot Program for Licensed Architects Implementation Guidelines
• ICC Administered Exam (California Residential Code Self-Certification)

You may enroll with the online Self-Certification Application or in person with the application form at 221 N. Figueroa St, 7th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 between the hours of 7:30 am to 9:30 am.

The following are required to enroll in the program.

• Proof of professional architectural licensure in the State of California
• Proof of insurance
• Proof of ICC Certification under the California Residential Code Self-Certification Program
• Registration fee
• Certificate of Good Conduct