Building Research Section (BRS)
The BRS approves alternate building materials or products that are at least equivalent to the materials prescribed in the code in terms of quality, effective time period of fire resistance, strength, effectiveness, durability and safety.
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Approved materials are published as Los Angeles Research Reports (LARR).
The Building Research Section is located at our Metro location (201 N Figueroa St, Rm 880, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
LA Research Reports (LARR)
LADBS approves alternate building materials or products that are at least equivalent to the materials prescribed in the code in terms of quality, effective time period of fire resistance, strength, effectiveness, durability and safety.
Approved materials are published as Los Angeles Research Reports (LARR).
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For a general approval/laboratory approval, a company who has the legal rights to the product's test reports being submitted and the legal rights to the product. Test reports being submitted shall bear the name of the applicant, unless documentation is provided authorizing the applicant to use such reports.
For One-Time approval, application may be filed by the building owner, installer, vendor, or manufacturer.
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The equipment manufacturer (for general or one-time approval) and end user of the equipment (for one-time approval) can apply for equipment approval.
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- The process for a test lab to become a recognized testing and listing agency is outlined in detail in the Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-028.
- The process for a test lab to become a recognized electrical test lab as a testing and listing agency is outlined in detail in the Information Bulletin P/EC 2014-002.
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Please contact the inspector assigned to your project for further information.
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The report can be prepared by commissioning agents and any other trained personnel with experience on projects of comparable size and complexity.
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A contractor or his/her authorized agent can pull a permit. See the Information Bulletin No. P/GI 2014-001 for information.
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Each required affidavit shall be signed by the owner of the property. See the Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-024 for more information.
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The Building Plan Checker determines the amount of the bond.
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Non-compliance fees are paid to Financial Services,
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