No, an agent, homeowner, engineer, contractor or architect can submit an application.
No, all plan sheets must be combined into one PDF document.
Elevator Plan Check projects that qualify for ePlan must meet all of the following:
all
- Installation of one Residential Elevator; or
- Installation of one Cabled Traction Elevator; or
- Installation of one Hydroelectric Elevator.
Application status will be displayed on your dashboard, which is accessible after login to your ePlanLA account.
You will receive an email from RTI.ladbs@lacity.org containing detailed instructions and links to enter contractor and/or owner information in order to pay the final permit fees online.
After the permit fee is paid, your stamped plans will be available to download from your dashboard.
After the permit fee is paid, an LADBS Plan Check Engineer will stamp your plans and you will be able to download the stamped plans from your dashboard.
ePlanLA is compatible with all commonly used web browsers, including: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Apple Safari and Firefox.
No, you may not change your email. The email provided at registration serves as your account name.
Contact information for plan review questions
Online: https://buildla.lacity.org/contact-form.html
Call Center: (213) 473-3231
IT Support: (213) 275-3434
Depending on the size of your project, you can get your permit online or at the counter of a Development Services Center.
For simple projects where plan review is not required, you may obtain an Express Permit online or walk-in at a Development Services Center.
For medium to large projects where a plan review is required, you can get a Counter Plan Check on a walk-in basis at a Development Services Center.
For complex and major projects, call 3-1-1 for assistance.
Also known as an Online Permit or Express Permit, e-permit is a service we provide to expedite less complex permit types.
Obtain permits on our website through Online Services or see a list of available online permits on our Express Permit page.
Permits are issued for many different types of work, including Building, Electrical and Plumbing just to name a few. Please visit each our Plan Review & Permit page for more information about when a permit is required.
If you have a specific question on whether the work you are performing requires a permit, please feel free to call 3-1-1 for further assistance.
The Permit Fee Calculator is an online service that can assist in permit fee calculations.
You can also review the LADBS Fee Schedule page for further information.
A homeowner can obtain a permit and do the construction, alteration or repair on his/her house and accessory buildings or facilities thereto, if the owner resides or will reside in the dwelling.
Read more on our "About the Construction Process" page.
A permit is not required for any type of fence under 3'6" in height.
A permit is required for a masonry or concrete fence over 3'6" in height, and for a fence of any other material over 10'0" in height.
Please note that even though a permit may not be required, all fences must comply with the requirements of the LA Zoning Code.
In most residential areas, fences are limited to 3'-6" in height in the front yard and 6'-0 in the side and rear yards.
Depending on lot size and location, the height limit may be increased to 8'-0 for the side and rear yards. The regulations can be found in Section 12 22 C 20 (f) of the LA Zoning Code.
No, when done as part of the City's "Water Conservation Retrofit Program" pursuant to the City's Water Conservation regulations.
However, a non owner-occupied single family dwelling requires a permit obtained by a licensed plumbing contractor.
No.
Yes. The space must be able to be maintained at a room temperature of 70 degrees F, 3 feet above the floor in all habitable areas.
A complete set of plans showing the proposed work is brought into the Department, likely as a Counter Plan Check. A permit is issued after the plan are reviewed and approved by our plan check engineers. A complete set of plans includes:
- Site Plan
- Floor Plan
- Roof Plan
- Elevation of the building
- Section of the building
- Framing Plan
- Foundation Plan
- Architectural and Structural Details Plan