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
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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
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Instructions for Preparing and Recording Covenants with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office
IB/P/GI 2026-024
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How to Obtain Copies of City of Los Angeles Ordinances
IB/P/GI 2026-025
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Document Submittal Requirements for a New Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Standard Plan
IB/P/GI 2026-032
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Covid-19 - Emergency Tolling of Deadlines Related to Expiration of Permits and Related Documents
IB/P/GI 2026-033
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Guidelines for Plan Check and Permit Requirements for an Outdoor Dining Area (Al Fresco) on Private Property
IB/P/GI 2026-035
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Access Requirements to Mechanical Equipment Located on Roofs of Buildings
IB/P/MC 2020-06
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Duties of a Registered Deputy Pressure Vessel Inspector
IB/P/MC 2022-009
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NFPA 13 2026 - Automated Mechanical Parking Lifts (Car Stackers)
PC/FP/Corr.Lst.004-2026
NFPA 13R 2025 - Plan Check Correction Sheet
PC/MECH/NFPA13R-2025
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NFPA 14 2024 - Plan Check Correction Sheet
PC/MECH/NFPA14-2024
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NFPA 20 2025 - Plan Check Correction Sheet
PC/MECH/NFPA20-2025
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NON-ENGINEERED DOMESTIC WATER PIPE SIZING
IB/P/PC 2026-014
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Non-potable Rainwater Catchment System Correction Sheet
PC/MECH/Corr.Lst.109-2026
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Non-potable Water Reuse (Recycled) Correction Sheet (for 2017 Codes)
PC/MECH/Corr.Lst.110-2026
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NFPA 13 2026 - Automated Mechanical Parking Lifts (Car Stackers)
PC/FP/Corr.Lst.004-2026
NFPA 13R 2025 - Plan Check Correction Sheet
PC/MECH/NFPA13R-2025
- Effective
NFPA 14 2024 - Plan Check Correction Sheet
PC/MECH/NFPA14-2024
- Effective
NFPA 20 2025 - Plan Check Correction Sheet
PC/MECH/NFPA20-2025
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NON-ENGINEERED DOMESTIC WATER PIPE SIZING
IB/P/PC 2026-014
- Effective
Non-potable Rainwater Catchment System Correction Sheet
PC/MECH/Corr.Lst.109-2026
- Effective
Non-potable Water Reuse (Recycled) Correction Sheet (for 2017 Codes)
PC/MECH/Corr.Lst.110-2026
- Effective