Product Approval (Test Lab)

LADBS approves alternate building materials or products that are at least equivalent to the materials prescribed in the code in terms of quality, effective time period of fire resistance, strength, effectiveness, durability and safety.

LA Research Reports (LARR)
Building Research Section (BRS)
Mechanical Test Lab (MTL)
Electrical Test Lab (ETL)

About Test Lab

Approved materials are published as Los Angeles Research Reports (LARR).

For licensing of product approval test labs, refer to the Materials Control section in the Inspection Bureau.

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Please see Section 403.7 of the Los Angeles Mechanical Code (LAMC) for the requirements concerning garage ventilation systems.

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Refer to section 8604.6.5 of LABC.

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The rules and regulations of LADBS-ETL are provided in Information Bulletin P/EC 2014-005.

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The steps of an ePlanLA application are:

1. Submit Application for Screening 
2. Application Review 
3. Plan Check 
4. Corrections Issued 
5. Plan Check Complete 
6. Permit Issued
 

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Within two (2) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, a structural analysis and plans to either retrofit or demolish, or proof of previous retrofit shall be submitted to the Department for review if the building meets the minimum requirements of this ordinance.

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Within three-and-a-half (3 ½) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, obtain all permits for retrofit or demolition of the building.

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Within seven (7) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, complete construction or demolition work and finalize permits.

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Within two (2) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, a structural analysis and plans to either retrofit or demolish, or proof of previous retrofit shall be submitted to the Department for review if the building meets the minimum requirements of this ordinance.

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Within three-and-a-half (3 ½) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, obtain all permits for retrofit or demolition of the building.

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Within seven (7) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, complete construction or demolition work and finalize permits.

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Any permit that qualifies as an express permit may be obtained online.

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An application for the Electrical Test Lab (ETL) may be submitted for evaluation.

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All major critical components in the equipment need to be recognized and/or listed by a City of Los Angeles recognized testing laboratory.

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Alterations to an existing building must be provided with an accessible path of travel to the specific area of alteration. This includes the primary entrance to the building or facility, toilet or bathing facilities serving the area, drinking fountains, public telephones, and signs.

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