You can request an inspection for the next business day, as long as the request is made before 4:00 pm.
You can request an inspection for the next business day, as long as the request is made before 4:00 pm.
You can request an inspection for any permit, regardless of whether it was obtained at an LADBS Development Services Center or on the Internet via
The automated inspection request systems allow inspections to be requested only three days in advance. Call the Customer Call Center at 3-1-1 if you need to request an inspection more than three days in advance.
LADBS provides the following types of inspections:
Yes. You may select as many inspection types as you wish. Please limit your selection(s) to work that is ready to be inspected.
Select the inspection that most closely matches the type of inspection you want to request.
No, Contact Us at 3-1-1 for assistance.
Mistakes can be corrected on the page before clicking the "Continue" button, by highlighting the area to be corrected and retyping the information. Once "Continue" has been pressed, no changes can be made.
For assistance, contact the Customer Call Center at 3-1-1.
To cancel or re-schedule an inspection, please Contact Us through the following numbers: 3-1-1 or (866) 4LA-CITY / (866) 452-2489 within Los Angeles County. If you are outside Los Angeles County, you may call (213) 473-3231.
"Extra Inspection Trip Payment" is an online service offered by LADBS to provide its customers the capability to pay extra inspection trip fees via the e-Permit system, when an inspection is scheduled but cannot be performed due to customer error.
At the time of inspection, make sure the following are available on-site:
No. You must contact the inspector directly to request these types of inspections.
There are three reasons why you might get this error:
A Certificate of Occupancy is issued pursuant to a building permit for new construction, additions, and changes of occupancy after all the necessary construction has been approved by the inspector.
The aim of LADBS Code Enforcement is to preserve and enhance the safety, appearance and economic stability of our community through the diligent enforcement of applicable ordinances and land use regulations.
Building and Safety addresses issues for single-family residential, commercial, industrial and vacant buildings inside the City of Los Angeles.
When you receive an Order To Comply (OTC) stating that your property violates Code, read the order carefully to identify which items:
There could be many reasons why you received an Order To Comply. Do not dismiss it as an error.
Contact the issuing Inspector so the necessary corrections can be completed, if needed. This helps avoid future fees and enforcement.
Call the Inspector immediately to schedule an inspection to avoid any non-compliance fees.
If you disagree on how the code is being applied to your specific situation, discuss the matter with the Inspector or the Inspector's immediate supervisor.