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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No. The design of the equipment can be reviewed, but the approval can only be issued after satisfactory evaluation and testing of the equipment.
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The LADBS-ETL offers three different types of approvals:
- Laboratory Approval – This approval is intended for mass produced electrical products by manufacturers.
- Field One-Time Approval – This approval is intended for field installed products that may be one of a kind or a modified mass produced product. This type of approval is limited to the field conditions, intended for a specific job address.
- General Approval – This approval is intended for products that may have code violations, have no recognized national safety standards to test to, or tested only to manufacturer standards. This approval may be for mass produced products, one of kind products, or for a job at a specific address. This approval may be referred to as “Research Report”.
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Building permit fees are calculated based on the valuation of the project. Please refer to the Los Angeles City Building Code section 91.107 , or Contact Us at 3-1-1 for assistance.
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Different types of approval are: Laboratory Approval, Field One-Time Approval, and General Approval
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Monday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Per the Los Angeles Zoning Code construction hours are 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays, and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays.
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The inspection counter hours are from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
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- Monday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Monday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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The flow and pressure requirements are 250 GPM at 100 PSI when PRV is not required, and 250 GPM at 125 PSI when PRV is required.
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