Electrical Test Lab (ETL)
The ETL evaluates electrical equipment for safety, fire and shock hazards and personnel injuries in accordance with the current applicable codes and standards. Approved materials are published as Los Angeles Research Reports (LARR).
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ETL
Electrical Testing Laboratory
Address: 221 N. Figueroa St. Room 500, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 482-6721 Fax: (213) 482-6554
Engineer: Antonio Maldonado
Email: antonio.maldonado@lacity.org Telephone: (213) 482-7382
Engineer: Isaac Almaraz
Email: isaac.almaraz@lacity.org Telephone: (213) 482-0035
Engineer: Stephanie Lopez
Email: stephanie.j.lopez@lacity.org Telephone: (213) 482-0068
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A soils/geology report for a subdivision is generally required in hillside areas and seismic hazard zones. See Information Bulletin P/BC 2107-132.
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The required parking spaces for a house in a single-family zoned property shall be covered.
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Low pressure gas systems (2 psi or less) with more than 10 gas outlets require plan check. Medium and high pressure gas systems (more than 2 psi) require plan check regardless of the number of gas outlets.
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Plan check is not required for a 2-inch or less water service when the potable water piping is sized using table 610.4 of the Los Angeles Plumbing Code.
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Plan check for sewer piping is not required when the drainage fixture units do not exceed 216 fixture units and pumps are not used.
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No plan check is required for rain gutters.
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Systems up to 10 interconnected roof drains do not require plan check.
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Plan check is not required for existing systems that are added added or altered with branch lines serving less than 20 fixture units and sized per table 610.4.
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Plan check is required when the aggregate cooling or the heating in the building exceeds 500,000 BTU/hr.
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Yes, plan check is required for sewage ejector per Section 101.5.6 of the Los Angeles Plumbing Code (LAPC).
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