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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Based on the height district and the type of construction, the building can be single-story to unlimited.
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A permit is valid for two years from the time the permit fees are paid. Each permit extension is good for 6-month within the two years limit.
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For elevator buildings, all units on floors served by the elevator must be accessible. For non-elevator buildings, all ground floor units must be accessible.
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For example: An assembly area of fixed seats between 51-150 seats, there shall be four accessible spaces, per the Table.
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Fees are $550.00 for failure to comply within 15 days of the compliance date.
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Please refer to Department fee schedule online for general fees. Final fees to be determined at the time of submittal.
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The fee is based on the nature of the appeal and the number of the appealed items. See the Information Bulletin P/ZC 2014-019 for more information.
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The inspector assigned to your project can explain the required fees for a permit extension.
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The Plan Check staff assigned to your project can explain the required fees for the plan check extension for your project.
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The fee is calculated in accordance to code section 93.0213. Each electrical component is itemized as a fee item. You may calculate the fee on our website using the Permit Fee Calculator.
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