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 Range File is a Code Enforcement Violation.

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A soft-story building is a structure which has a weaker first floor and is unable to carry the weight of the stories above during an earthquake. The first floor generally would have large openings in the perimeter walls such as garages, tuck under parking or even large windows.

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A soft-story building is a structure which has a weaker first floor and is unable to carry the weight of the stories above during an earthquake. The first floor generally would have large openings in the perimeter walls such as garages, tuck under parking or even large windows.

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UL Standard is an Underwriters Laboratories standard used as the basis of evaluation and testing of equipment.

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Turning space shall be a circular space of 60” diameter, or a T-shaped space with a 60” length for arms width, and a base that is 36” wide. See 11B-304.3.2.

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Also known as an Online Permit or Express Permit, e-permit is a service we provide to expedite less complex permit types. 
Obtain permits on our website through Online Services or see a list of available online permits on our Express Permit page.

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ePlanLA, short for Electronic Plan Review Los Angeles, is an online service for submitting plans for plan check, applying for permits, and tracking the progress of these applications. Plans submitted must be scaled pdf drawings. Plan review and correspondence will be done through the online service.

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"Extra Inspection Trip Payment" is an online service offered by LADBS to provide its customers the capability to pay extra inspection trip fees via the e-Permit system, when an inspection is scheduled but cannot be performed due to customer error.

Customers can pay for "Extra Inspection Trip" fees through Online Services.

 

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All construction work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by authorized inspectors. It is your responsibility to notify the inspector when the work is ready for inspection. 

Work is generally inspected and approved in succession and no work may continue beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the inspector. 

Common items to be inspected are foundation excavations, concrete work, wood framing, shear wall nailing, etc. When completed, there shall be a final inspection and approval of the completed project.





 

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  1. Applicant submits plans to LADBS, if plan check is required
  2. LADBS reviews plans and issues corrections, and mandates separate City and County approvals as needed
  3. Applicant corrects plans
  4. LADBS verifies corrections, and issues permit
  5. Applicant starts construction after permit is issued
  6. As construction progress, applicant requests inspections from LADBS before work is covered.
  7. LADBS inspects construction.
  8. After approval of all construction and final inspection, LADBS issues Certificate of Occupancy to applicant.

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