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 Certificate of Occupancy is required for new buildings, additions, change of use or occupancy.
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Commissioning report is required for all new non-residential projects of 10,000 square feet or more. The exceptions are warehouses, open parking garages and similar projects.
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When the customer decides not to use anti graffiti coating on the first 9 feet of the exterior of the building.
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When required by the engineer or indicated on the approved plans.
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When there are higher stresses in the structural design.
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When all wallboard has been installed and nailed or screwed in.
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When clearance for the electrical is required to process the Certificate of Occupancy.
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When the building is a title 19, A or E occupancy.
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When clearance for the fire sprinkler is required to process the Certificate of Occupancy.
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When all forms and rebar (reinforcing bar) are in place, but before concrete is placed.
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