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:
Alternate Design Methodology for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
IB/P/BC 2026-053
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Crack Repair of Unreinforced Masonry Walls with Grout Injection
IB-P-BC-2026-056
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Swimming Pool Permit Issuance and Inspection Procedure for Noise Level Control
IB/P/BC 2026-059
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Asbestos Fireproofing Removal and Replacement Procedures
IB/P/BC 2026-066
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Asbestos Notification for Demolition / Alteration Permits
IB/P/BC 2026-067
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Rules and Regulations for Hillside Exploratory Work Rules
IB/P/BC 2026-068
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Reconstruction and Replacement of Earthquake Damaged Masonry Chimneys
IB/P/BC 2026-070
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Wall Anchorage to Flexible Diaphragms Revised Design Criteria
IB/P/BC 2026-071
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LA Soft-story Retrofit Program: Tenant Habitability Plan and Cost Recovery Guide
List of Common Acronyms and Abbreviations Used by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
IB/P/GI 2026-023
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Filtered categories:
LA Soft-story Retrofit Program: Tenant Habitability Plan and Cost Recovery Guide
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