Once you obtain a permit, you can commence with the work. However, you must call for inspection before you cover or conceal any work. If you are unsure of when to call for inspection, please contact our Customer Call Center at 3-1-1.

The school fees are required for new buildings and additions. Additions made within one year which are less than 500 square feet are exempt from school fee.

Any time your property is in a City Special Grading Area and the amount of the cut or fill exceeds 250 cubic yards.

See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 91.106.2 for when a Building permit is required.

See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 95.112.1 for when a Mechanical permit is required.

See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 93.0201 for when an Electrical permit is required.

See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 92.0129(b) for when an Elevator permit is required.

No permit is required for a wood fence or wrought iron fence up to 10 feet.

See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 94.103.1 for when a Plumbing permit is required.

A LA Research Report is required for any structural items. Please see Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-119 to learn more.