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.

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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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Refer to Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-012 on our website to confirm when plans are required to go through regular plan check (back room) review.

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Yes. DA compliance triggers per 11B-202 of LABC, when there is an alteration to a building or site as defined in Chapter 2, Section 202 of the Building Code.

However, some exceptions apply, such as projects only consisting of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or cosmetic works like painting, wallpapering, etc. There are also general exceptions that exempt DA compliance, such as construction sites, raised areas, and machinery spaces, per 11B-203 of the LABC.



 

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An import/export approval is valid for twelve months from the date of the Board’s action. The BBSC does not grant extensions on import/export applications. If you fail to obtain your grading permit within the twelve-month period, the application will expire and a new application must be submitted to the Commission Office to be heard before the BBSC. 

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Counter hours are as follows: 

  • Monday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM 

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Once you obtain a permit, you can commence with the work. However, you must call for inspection before you cover or conceal any work. If you are unsure of when to call for inspection, please contact our Customer Call Center at 3-1-1.

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The school fees are required for new buildings and additions. Additions made within one year which are less than 500 square feet are exempt from school fee.

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Any time your property is in a City Special Grading Area and the amount of the cut or fill exceeds 250 cubic yards.

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See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 91.106.2 for when a Building permit is required.

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See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 95.112.1 for when a Mechanical permit is required.

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See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 93.0201 for when an Electrical permit is required.

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