Please call (213) 351-7352 for the location of the Health Department office where you can submit your plans.
Please call LAFD at (213) 482-6900 the information.
Please contact the inspector assigned to your project for further information.
A contractor or his/her authorized agent can pull a permit. See the Information Bulletin No. P/GI 2014-001 for information.
Each required affidavit shall be signed by the owner of the property. See the Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-024 for more information.
You can appeal is to LADBS and your appeal will be heard by LADBS Board of Commissioners. You will need to submit your appeal by completing this form.
You can request the staff's immediate supervisor to discuss the matter further.
The time to assign the plans changes from week to week. Normally, regular plan check submittals take 15 to 30 business days, and expedite submittals will take 6 to 10 days. These estimates are subject to change.
The plan check status can be obtained from the LADBS website or by going to Plan Review.
Counter hours are as follows:
- Monday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Tuesday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Thursday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
No. The Grading Division no longer maintains standard general notes for grading plans.
Yes, for passive (non-concentrated) infiltration only. Where concentrated infiltration is proposed please refer to Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-118.
Not usually. However, further expediting supplemental reports for projects under construction can be considered. It’s recommended to discuss with the grading division reviewers at the time of submittal.
Yes. A completed GPI report may be obtained from the Records Section or Grading Division.
GPI waivers may be granted by the district grading inspector on a case by case basis. Waivers are generally not granted for deepened foundations, slopes 3:1 (H:V) or steeper, swimming pool, or retaining walls over 6 feet in height.
In general, infiltration is not allowed within a Hillside Grading Area. However, consideration can be given for properties where slopes won't be impacted.
In general, infiltration is not allowed within a potentially liquefiable hazard zone. However, sites within a potentially liquefiable zone can be considered for infiltration if a soils report demonstrates that the site is not subject to liquefaction.
The Department does not recommend or endorse consultants. The Department does maintain a roster of approved testing agencies on the web site, which contains soil laboratories and geotechnical companies.
The Department does not recommend or endorse consultants. The Department does maintain a roster of approved testing agencies on the web site, which contains soil laboratories and geotechnical companies.