Residential Inspections
The Residential Inspection Division inspects one-and two-family dwellings; including new structures, additions, alterations, swimming pools, retaining walls, various accessory structures, and demolition of existing structures.
Additional Resources
- Code Amendment
- Inspection Forms
- Information Bulletins
- Requests for Modifications
Filtered categories:
Commercial Coaches or Modulars for Temporary Usage
IB/P/BC 2026-079
- Effective
Guidelines for Construction of Masonry or Concrete Fence Walls Which Do Not Require a Building Permit
IB/P/BC 2026-080
- Effective
Conversion into Heavy Duty Equipment Room
IB/P/BC 2026-081
- Effective
Accessibility Details for Ramps, Stairs & Elevators
IB/P/BC 2026-085
- Effective
Accessibility Details for Doors, Maneuvering Spaces and Routes
IB/P/BC 2026-086
- Effective
Accessibility Details for Restrooms and Drinking Fountains
IB/P/BC 2026-087
- Effective
Accessibility Details for Tubs and Showers
IB/P/BC 2026-088
- Effective
Accessibility Details for Obstructions, Reach Ranges, Telephones and Baby Changing Stations
IB/P/BC 2026-089
- Effective
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List of Common Acronyms and Abbreviations Used by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
IB/P/GI 2026-023
- Effective
List of Recognized Electrical Testing Laboratories for Field Testing of Electrical Equipment
List of Recognized Electrical Testing Laboratories for Listing of Electrical Equipment
Maintenance Affidavit for Sump Pump with Natural Gas Back-up Generator
PC/GRAD/Aff09A-2026
Filtered categories:
List of Common Acronyms and Abbreviations Used by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
IB/P/GI 2026-023
- Effective
List of Recognized Electrical Testing Laboratories for Field Testing of Electrical Equipment
List of Recognized Electrical Testing Laboratories for Listing of Electrical Equipment
Maintenance Affidavit for Sump Pump with Natural Gas Back-up Generator
PC/GRAD/Aff09A-2026