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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See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 92.0129(b) for when an Elevator permit is required.

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No permit is required for a wood fence or wrought iron fence up to 10 feet.

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See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 94.103.1 for when a Plumbing permit is required.

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A LA Research Report is required for any structural items. Please see Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-119 to learn more.

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A geology report is needed for development within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone or a Preliminary Fault Rupture Study Area or for new onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS).A combined report is needed for projects in a Hillside Grading Area or where bedrock is encountered in addition to the requirements for a soils report.

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A soils report is needed for construction on a slope steeper than 3:1 (Horizontal:Vertical), excavations removing lateral support, when a structure cannot be designed per building code values, and/or for structures which do not conform to chapter 18 of the 2014 LABC. Reports are also required for sites in seismic hazard zones that are not exempt under Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-044.

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Floor control valves and waterflow detection assemblies shall be installed at each floor where any of the following occur:

  1. Buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access
  2. Buildings that are four or more stories in height
  3. Buildings that are two or more stories below the highest level of fire department vehicle access



     

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You will need a Haul Route hearing if your property is within LA City Special Grading Area, and you are exporting more than 1,000 cubic yards of dirt from your property. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-134, available at LADBS.ORG.

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Any new restaurant or any tenant improvement of a restaurant will require approval by the LA County Health Department before a corresponding building permit can be issued. Any place where food is processed requires approval from LA County Health Department. See the Information Bulletin P/GI 2010-005 for more information.

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Please call LAFD at (213) 482-6900 for the information.

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