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Obtaining a permit online at our website LADBS.org takes only minutes.
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A permit expires
1. In two years from the date of its issuance
2. If no work has been started within six months from its issuance
3. Work has started but stopped for over six months.
However, within 30 days of its expiration, an extension of time to extend a permit may be filed with the Department using either modification Request for Modification Form 41a or Request for Modification Form 42 . The request shall be filed with the inspection district supervisor if no work has been started. If the permit has expired and the work has started, the request shall be filed with any plan check office.
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You can visit one of our development centers and apply for your permit in person by making the required appointment through the BuildLA system.
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Most of the ADU Standard Plans have been pre-approved with various options. Some customization is possible, such as changes to window and door types and sizes, colors, etc. Approved standard plan floor plans can also be rotated.
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Standard plans are intended to serve as a base design that has already been reviewed by the Department of Building and Safety for Building Code Compliance. However, each property is unique, and modifications / customizations to a pre-approved standard plan may be necessary. Any customization of a pre-approved standard plan must be completed by the plan’s owner. Please note that design changes may result in additional costs and could result in additional permitting review timelines, as revised portions of the plan will require City review.
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One-time Approval. This approval is granted for fixtures and equipment that are custom made or installed at a specific job site. The evaluation and testing can often be performed at the location where the fixture/equipment is installed. Application for this type of approval may be filed by the building owner, installer, vendor, or manufacturer. The approval is for one time and for a specific location, and it cannot be used for another installation.
General Approval/Laboratory Approval. This approval is granted for fixtures and equipment to be used anytime and anywhere within the City. The testing and physical evaluation are usually done in an approved laboratory, unless a suitable site visit is prearranged. Application for this type of approval shall be filed by the manufacturer.
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Elevator Plan Check projects that qualify for ePlan must meet all of the following:
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- Installation of one Residential Elevator; or
- Installation of one Cabled Traction Elevator; or
- Installation of one Hydroelectric Elevator.
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Fire Sprinkler projects that qualify for ePlanLA must meet one of the following conditions:
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- Installation of Fire Sprinkler for a single Family Dwelling or Duplex.
- Installation of Fire Sprinkler in a Commercial Building that is a. Four (4) stories or less and b. No more than a total of four (4) hydraulic calculations.
- Installation of fire Sprinkler in an Apartment that is a. Four (4) stories or less and; b. No more than a total of four (4) hydraulic calculations.
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