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Can I expand my second story?

A second story that existed prior to the wildfire may be rebuilt and expanded as part of a like-for-like +10% project, so long as it complies with maximum allowable height and building footprint. 

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ARCx Completion of Energy-100422
       
What items are required for plan check submission using an ADU Pre-Approved Standard Plan.
  • To obtain a building permit, you will need to provide a completed Building Permit Application, a copy of the LA City approved stamped ADU Standard Plan, and plans indicating how the Standard Plan will be adapted to a specific site.
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Testing Req for Smoke Control Systems
IB/P/MC 2023-001
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Can I install a master PRV downstream of the fire pump in a sprinkler system?

A master PRV is allowed to be installed downstream of a fire pump when a second master PRV is installed to provide redundancy, so that failure of one PRV does not affect the operation of the fire protection system.

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What are the requirements for a HVAC application?

 

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Inspection Construction Map Bird Streets - Laurel Canyon Map
       
Commissioning Plan
GRN 23-2014
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Supplemental Correction Sheets for Methane Mitigation Systems
PC/MECH/Corr.Lst.57-2020
       
How can an approval be renewed?

Only products that have either a Laboratory or General Approval (no one-time approvals) may be subject to annual renewal. About 60 days before an approval expires, the original applicant needs to take the following actions:

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EBEWE Compliance Instructions 2021
       
Accessibility Details for Parking
IB/P/BC 2020-084
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YOU-ADU Example Title Page
       
Why can't I obtain copies of my Plumbing and Electrical plans?

Building and Safety does not maintain copies of Plumbing or Electrical plans.

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Can I rebuild my house to the same size and configuration I had prior to the fire?

The Governor's Executive Order and Mayor's Revised Emergency Executive Order #1 authorize that primary and accessory structures can be rebuilt that are in substantially the same location as, and do not exceed 110% of the footprint and height of, the primary and accessory structures that existed i

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February 2025 Newsletter
       
Permit and Inspection Homeowners Guide for Single Family and ADUs
       
Dwellings in High Wind Velocity Areas (HWA)
IB/P/BC 2023-016
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LADBS and LAFD Streamlined Plan Check Process
       
Definition of "Commenced Construction" and Similar Phrases
IB/P/GI 2020-016