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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See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 92.0129(b) for when an Elevator permit is required.
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No permit is required for a wood fence or wrought iron fence up to 10 feet.
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See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 94.103.1 for when a Plumbing permit is required.
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A LA Research Report is required for any structural items. Please see Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-119 to learn more.
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A geology report is needed for development within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone or a Preliminary Fault Rupture Study Area or for new onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS).A combined report is needed for projects in a Hillside Grading Area or where bedrock is encountered in addition to the requirements for a soils report.
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A soils report is needed for construction on a slope steeper than 3:1 (Horizontal:Vertical), excavations removing lateral support, when a structure cannot be designed per building code values, and/or for structures which do not conform to chapter 18 of the 2014 LABC. Reports are also required for sites in seismic hazard zones that are not exempt under Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-044.
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Floor control valves and waterflow detection assemblies shall be installed at each floor where any of the following occur:
- Buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access
- Buildings that are four or more stories in height
- Buildings that are two or more stories below the highest level of fire department vehicle access
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You will need a Haul Route hearing if your property is within LA City Special Grading Area, and you are exporting more than 1,000 cubic yards of dirt from your property. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-134, available at LADBS.ORG.
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Any new restaurant or any tenant improvement of a restaurant will require approval by the LA County Health Department before a corresponding building permit can be issued. Any place where food is processed requires approval from LA County Health Department. See the Information Bulletin P/GI 2010-005 for more information.
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Please call LAFD at (213) 482-6900 for the information.
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