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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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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The documents required for submittal are:
- Structural analysis/calculation package
- Architectural plans
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For more details see our Plan Submittal for Regular Plan Check page.
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The documents required for submittal are:
- Structural analysis/calculation package
- Architectural plans
- Structural plans
- Structural analysis/calculation package
- Architectural plans
- Structural plans
For more details see our Plan Submittal for Regular Plan Check page.
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The permit will have a section named inspection checklist with all the required documents.
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All electrical equipment sold, installed or advertised for sale in the City of Los Angeles shall be approved by the LA Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
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A permit is required for Demolition, New Building, Addition, and Alteration.
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LADBS currently provides electronic plan review services for following application types:
- Building Plan Check
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- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
- Fences and Block Walls
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- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Elevator
- Residential Solar Photovoltaic
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Electrical equipment is evaluated in accordance with the requirements of National Electrical Code (NEC) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards.
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LADBS provides the following types of inspections:
- Residential
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- Elevator / Pressure Vessel
- Fire Sprinkler
- Grading
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- Green Building
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