Plan check expedite fee is 150% of the original plan check fee. See 93.0233(h) and 98.0422 for more details.

Any permit that qualifies as an express permit may be obtained online.

Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, known as the California Building Standards Code or just "Title 24," contains the regulations that govern the construction of buildings in California. Part 6 of Title 24 is the State of California Energy Regulation, where the applicant is required to comply for the indoor or outdoor lighting, desegregation, and monitoring of electrical loads and distribution equipment or service(s).

Refer to our Information Bulletin P/GI 2023-011 from our website for qualifications regarding counter plan check.

An inspection card is not required for any Electrical or Mechanical permits.

You will need a plan check when the scope of work involves items under code section 93.0206.

Any time you alter, repair, add, relocate, or modify existing electrical wiring, you will need an electrical permit. Refer to section 93.0201 for a list of exceptions.

Yes, if the installation involves a (1) communication circuit or class 2 signaling circuit over 30 volts or under 30 volts but more than 100 va, (2) amplifier circuits not using class 2 or 3 wiring, or (3) any circuit operating over 15 volts that control, generate, transmit, transform, or utilize more than 25 watts or va. See section 93.0202 for more details.

Fees for plan check are calculated based on items to be reviewed and permitted. You can find the breakdown of these item in sections 93.0214 through 93.0224.

A product (or equipment) is considered approved if it bares either the approval label of the City of Los Angeles Electrical Test Lab, or listing or certification label, symbol or other identifying mark of a recognized testing agency. And in either case, the product (or the equipment) is installed and used according to any limitations or restrictions posed by the testing agencies and the requirements of the code. See section 93.0402 for more details.