The school fees are required for new buildings and additions. Additions made within one year which are less than 500 square feet are exempt from school fee.
When do I need a Building permit?
See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 91.106.2 for when a Building permit is required.
When do I need a HVAC/Mechanical permit?
See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 95.112.1 for when a Mechanical permit is required.
When do I need a permit for my fence?
No permit is required for a wood fence or wrought iron fence up to 10 feet.
When do I need a Plumbing permit?
See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 94.103.1 for when a Plumbing permit is required.
When do I need a Research Report for my product?
A LA Research Report is required for any structural items. Please see Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-119 to learn more.
When do I need an Electrical permit?
See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 93.0201 for when an Electrical permit is required.
When do I need an Elevator permit?
See the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.), Section 92.0129(b) for when an Elevator permit is required.
When do I need Haul Route hearing?
You will need a Haul Route hearing if your property is within LA City Special Grading Area, and you are exporting more than 1,000 cubic yards of dirt from your property. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-134, available at LADBS.ORG.
When do I need LA County Health Department for my project?
Any new restaurant or any tenant improvement of a restaurant will require approval by the LA County Health Department before a corresponding building permit can be issued. Any place where food is processed requires approval from LA County Health Department.
When do I need LA Fire Department approval for my project?
Please call LAFD at (213) 482-6900 for the information.
When do I need plans in order to pull a permit?
Any permit other than Express Permits or the online permits require plans. For the list of the Express Permits, check the corresponding Information Bulletin.
When do I need to apply for a Demolition Pre-Inspection (DPI)?
Whenever a building is demolished, a Demo Pre-Inspection (DPI) is required. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-039 available on LADBS.ORG for more information.
When do I need to apply for a Grading Pre-Inspection (GPI)?
A Grading Pre-Inspection (GPI) is required for any grading work on a property which is within LA City Special Grading Area. Check ZIMAS to see if your property is in the Special Grading Area.
When do I need to apply for a Sign Pre-Inspection (SPI)?
Most of the signs except wall signs, under certain conditions, require a Sign Pre-Inspection (SPI) report. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-078 for more information.
When should I call for inspection?
A permit is good for two years from the time the permit fees are paid. You will need to call for inspection at least once every 6 months, or the permit expires.
Where can I find the affidavit forms?
The forms are available on LADBS.ORG. Please see our Covenant and Agreements forms.
Where do I find the form for Permit Extension?
Please follow the link to see our Request for Extension form.
Where do I find the form for Plan Check Extension?
Please go to the link to see our Request for Modification of Building Ordinances form.