8.33% is the maximum for a ramp slope.
The slope requirements for different parts of an accessible route vary.
Walkways 5%
Ramps 8.33%
Landings 2%
Elevator car 2%
Accessible parking 2%
The clear width of walking surfaces must be 36 inches minimum
36” minimum, if serving elements are on only one side; otherwise 44” minimum.
Van stall must be 9’ wide (with 8’ wide loading area) by 18’ long, or 12’ wide (with 5’ wide loading area) by 18’ long.
DA requirements for apartments came into effect on March 13, 1991.
Yes. DA compliance triggers per 11B-202 of LABC, when there is an alteration to a building or site as defined in Chapter 2, Section 202 of the Building Code.
However, some exceptions apply, such as projects only consisting of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or cosmetic works like painting, wallpapering, etc. There are also general exceptions that exempt DA compliance, such as construction sites, raised areas, and machinery spaces, per 11B-203 of the LABC.
However, some exceptions apply, such as projects only consisting of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or cosmetic works like painting, wallpapering, etc. There are also general exceptions that exempt DA compliance, such as construction sites, raised areas, and machinery spaces, per 11B-203 of the LABC.
Detectable warnings/truncated domes are required at platform edges, curb ramps, islands or cut-through medians, bus stops, hazardous vehicular areas, reflecting pools, and track crossings.
11B, as it is open to the public.
If you have resided in the house for 12 months or more.
A contractor may sign for their own design as permitted by the State Law and section 93.0206(a).
Refer to our Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-012 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.