Elevator and Pressure Vessel Permits
Elevator and Pressure Vessel Permits are required for the installation or modification of any elevator, lift, dumbwaiter, or escalator.
About Elevator and Pressure Vessel Permits
Except for repairs, plans for installation or modification of any elevator, lift, dumbwaiter, and/or escalator shall be filed with and approved by the Department before any permit is issued, as part of an Elevator/Pressure Vessel Plan Check.
For more information on the Plan Check process, visit our Express Permit, Regular Plan Check and Counter Plan Check pages.
Additional Resources
- Code Amendment
- Forms & Applications
- Information Bulletins
- Requests for Modifications
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Reduced Underfloor Clearance for Conversion of Attached Garage to Living Area
IB/P/BC 2026-075
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Summary of Accessibility Upgrades for Commercial Projects
IB/P/BC 2026-076
- Effective
Commercial Coaches or Modulars for Temporary Usage
IB/P/BC 2026-079
- Effective
Guidelines for Construction of Masonry or Concrete Fence Walls Which Do Not Require a Building Permit
IB/P/BC 2026-080
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Conversion into Heavy Duty Equipment Room
IB/P/BC 2026-081
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Accessibility Details for Ramps, Stairs & Elevators
IB/P/BC 2026-085
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Accessibility Details for Doors, Maneuvering Spaces and Routes
IB/P/BC 2026-086
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Accessibility Details for Restrooms and Drinking Fountains
IB/P/BC 2026-087
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LA Soft-story Retrofit Program: Tenant Habitability Plan and Cost Recovery Guide
List of Common Acronyms and Abbreviations Used by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
IB/P/GI 2026-023
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List of Recognized Electrical Testing Laboratories for Field Testing of Electrical Equipment
Filtered categories:
LA Soft-story Retrofit Program: Tenant Habitability Plan and Cost Recovery Guide
List of Common Acronyms and Abbreviations Used by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
IB/P/GI 2026-023
- Effective
List of Recognized Electrical Testing Laboratories for Field Testing of Electrical Equipment