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(within the City of Los Angeles)
 Callers from outside Los Angeles can call (213) 473-3231.
  • Provides immediate responses to all calls requiring non-technical assistance
  • Processes property complaints
  • Takes all Request for Inspections (single request only)
  • Provides inspection date and time
  • Refers zoning/code questions to Engineer and Inspector
  • Answers general questions (i.e. office hours and locations)

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Customer feedback is reviewed by LADBS Management and used to improve our operations or recognize staff for exemplary service. You can view our Customer Service Code of Conduct below.

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Code of Conduct

Construction, the number one stimulator of the economy, increases economic growth, creates jobs, and generates revenue for businesses and the government. The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) and Fire (LAFD) play essential roles in facilitating construction throughout the City. We advise, guide, and assist our customers to build safe, well, and fast; and continually improve customer service by being flexible, helpful, responsive, and courteous.

Be Flexible
"Have a Can Do Attitude"

Many projects are unique and may not comply with the verbiage of a code regulation. We encourage our customers to use LADBS' "Request for Modification of Building Ordinances" along with LAFD's agreement (when required) to provide an equivalency to comply with the intent of the regulation and build safe.

Be Helpful
"Go the Extra Mile"

We will use our Code knowledge to not only to "call out" deficiencies, but also advise customers how to solve or correct deficiencies and help foresee bumps in the road.

Be Responsive
"Maintain a Sense of Urgency"

We will promptly return calls and emails, schedule meetings, and make decisions on customers' requests.

Be Courteous and Respectful

We will be courteous, empathetic, and treat customers the way we like to be treated, with respect and integrity.

Custodian of Records

The Custodian of Records group coordinates the retrieval and production of documents in response to subpoenas and California Public Records Act (CPRA) or Freedom of Information Act requests received by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).

 

Media

For all media inquiries, please contact us at: ladbs-media@lacity.org

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We invite you to visit us at one of our Development Services Centers in conjunction with other City departments) located throughout Los Angeles. Please be sure to check business hours for each office as they may vary.

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