Custodian of Records

Anyone can initiate a request to Public Records. It may include a wide variety of documents and materials (including print, photographic, and electronic formats) that were created or obtained by the LADBS.

About the Program

The California State Legislature adopted the Public Records Act in 1968. It is designed to give the public access to information in the possession of public agencies. The Act also provides that public records shall be open for inspection during regular office hours of the agency. The public can inspect or receive a copy of any record unless the record is exempted from disclosure under the act.

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A claim for refund of fees paid to the Department of Building and Safety must be filed:

  1. Within one year from the date of payment of the fee (L.A.M.C. Section 22.12 & 22.13)
  2. Within one year from the date of expiration of extensions on building or grading permits granted by the Department of Building and Safety (L.A.M.C. Section 98.0420).

 

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At the time of filing:

  1. For single family or duplex submittal, one set if the job is not in a hillside area, and two sets if it is.
  2. For apartment or commercial project submittal, two sets of plans are required. If it is a Title 19 project, a third set is required for Fire Department review.

 

  • At permit issuance
    1. For residential project permit issuance, two sets of plans if the job is not in a hillside area, and three sets if it is.
    2. For commercial project permit issuance, two sets of plans are required.

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  1. The Appeal processing Fee is $130.00 for the first item plus $39.00 for each additional item and a 6% surcharge. Additional fees may be added for research ($104.00/hour) and inspection ($84.00/hour).

    Board Fee is based on Table 4-A (found in LAMC Section 98.0403.2) (see Table 4-A below). The cost to file the appeal consists of the appeal processing fee and the Board fee combined.

    Applications for import/export have a filing fee of $529.00 for the first 1000 cubic yards and $100.00 additional for each 1000 cubic yards or portion of 1000 cubic yards, plus surcharges (17% + $10.00).
  2. Department of City Planning Case applications have an Appeal processing fee of $130.00 with a 6% surcharge. Additional fees may be added for research ($104.00/hour) and inspection ($84.00/hour)
Table 4-A
 FILING FEES * FOR APPEALS
 FIRST ITEM FOR SINGLE BUILDING TYPE OF BUILDING **
 GROUP OCCUPANCY VIV and II-N III I and II EXCEPT II-N  Each Additional Item
 R-3 and U $215 $215 $215 $215 $76
 A,B,E,F,H,I,M,S and R-1 and R-2 $354 $354 $354 $632 $215
 All other filing fees not covered in the above schedule including appeals   pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.26, shall be $500.00 for the first item and $150.00 for each additional item.

Table 4-A  FILING FEES * FOR APPEALS  FIRST ITEM FOR SINGLE BUILDING TYPE OF BUILDING **  GROUP OCCUPANCY  V IV and II-N  III  I and II EXCEPT II-N   Each Additional Item  R-3 and U  $215  $215  $215  $215  $76  A,B,E,F,H,I,M,S and R-1 and R-2  $354  $354  $354  $632  $215  All other filing fees not covered in the above schedule including appeals   pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.26, shall be $500.00 for the first item and $150.00 for each additional item. Table 4-A Table 4-A  FILING FEES * FOR APPEALS  FILING FEES * FOR APPEALS  FIRST ITEM FOR SINGLE BUILDING TYPE OF BUILDING **  FIRST ITEM FOR SINGLE BUILDING TYPE OF BUILDING **  GROUP OCCUPANCY  V IV and II-N  III  I and II EXCEPT II-N   Each Additional Item  GROUP OCCUPANCY VIV and II-N III I and II EXCEPT II-N  Each Additional Item  R-3 and U  $215  $215  $215  $215  $76  R-3 and U $215 $215 $215 $215 $76  A,B,E,F,H,I,M,S and R-1 and R-2  $354  $354  $354  $632  $215  A,B,E,F,H,I,M,S and R-1 and R-2 $354 $354 $354 $632 $215  All other filing fees not covered in the above schedule including appeals   pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.26, shall be $500.00 for the first item and $150.00 for each additional item.  All other filing fees not covered in the above schedule including appeals   pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.26, shall be $500.00 for the first item and $150.00 for each additional item.

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Charges for copying public records are in accordance with California Public Records Act Sections 6253(b), 6253.9(a)(2), and 6253.9(b); Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 98.0405, and Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 12.40 and 19.44 and are as follows:

The charge for copying public records maintained on paper is $1.00 per request (file or media type) and $0.10 per page for pages 8.5x14 inches or less, and $1.00 per page for pages of 11x17 inches.

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Building plan check and permit fees are based on the total project valuation (total cost of construction). Estimated building plan check and permit fees can be determined using our Online Permit Fee Calculator.

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The California Public Records Act requires an Agency to provide a response to the public records request within 10 calendar days.

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Replacement parking is not required for a garage converted into a JADU.

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Public Works - Bureau of Engineering will determine if the JADU requires a new address.

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Two forms must be completed together:

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Section III of Alternate Building Materials Products Approval Requirements (IB-P-BC2014-119) specifies the qualifications that Nationally Recognized Model Code Agency must meet for their Evaluation Report to be used as a basis for a Los Angeles City Research Report.

Currently, Evaluation Reports from the International Code Council Evaluation Services (ICC-ES) and, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform Evaluation Service (IAPMO UES) may be used as a basis for a Los Angeles City Research Reportttt.

Alternate Building Materials Products Approval Requirements (IB-P-BC2014-119)
 

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