You need to file for a Clerical Modification approval. You need to perform the following steps:
What I need to do in order to change the model designation, or other non-technical changes to my approval?
Do all approvals have “Conditions of Approval?”
No. Only General Approvals (Research Reports), and some Laboratory Approvals have Conditions of Approval.
What equipment that is listed by a recognized testing agency is acceptable?
Listed or field evaluated equipment that are tested and listed or field evaluated according to recognized standards as specified for each testing agency are considered as acceptable.
I have equipment that is listed by a recognized testing agency for a food display. Is it acceptable to install this in indoor location other than food display?
No. When equipment is identified or recognizable as suitable for a specific purpose, function, use, environment, application, or so forth either by its listing or by the code, the equipment must comply accordingly.
What are the rules and regulations of LADBS-ETL?
The rules and regulations of LADBS-ETL are provided in Information Bulletin P/EC 2014
Can a listed electrical product be in violation of the electrical code or the safety standard? If so, what does the Department of Building and Safety do?
Yes. From time to time, a testing agency may list an electrical product that may be in violation of the electrical code, and sometimes in violation of the safety test standard that the equipment supposed to be in compliance with, or evaluated to the incorrect safety test standard.
Does the listing mark or logo on an electrical product satisfy approval of installed product?
In general yes; however, if fraudulent, counterfeited, or non-applicable listing mark or logo is used on the electrical products, or if the installer misapply or use the product for other than its intended purpose, or if the installer does not follow the installation instructions of the product,
Can I sale, install or use unlisted electrical products in the City of Los Angeles?
According to the City of Los Angeles Electrical Code section 93.0402, as well as section 110.2 of the State of California and National Electrical Code, only the conductors and equipment required or permitted (by the code) are acceptable when they are approved.
What is the difference between listed and approved electrical equipment?
According to Electrical Code article 100, an equipment or material that is tested by an approved testing agency meeting appropriate designated standards are considered as listed equipment, provided that also, the testing agency publishes a list of these products and the product bears the listing
I saw the name of the City of Los Angeles Electrical Test lab (or LADBS-ETL) as one of the recognized testing agencies. What is the role of the City of Los Angeles Electrical Testing Laboratory?
The City of Los Angeles Electrical Test lab (or LADBS-ETL) was established in 1925 to provide assistance to the industry, local manufacturers, business, inspection authorities, hospitals, importers, construction projects and the citizens of the City of Los Angeles in obtaining product approval at
What is a soft-story building?
A soft-story building is a structure which has a weaker first floor and is unable to carry the weight of the stories above during an earthquake.
What is retrofit?
Retrofit is an improvement to your building by altering or adding any structural elements.
What is this program about?
The purpose of this program is to reduce the risk of injury or loss of life that may result from the effects of earthquakes on wood frame soft-story buildings. In the Northridge Earthquake, many wood frame soft- story buildings caused loss of life, injury, and property damage.
What is the scope of this program?
This program applies to all existing buildings with the following criteria:
When will I receive my order to comply?
Each property owner of these buildings will be sent an order to comply. These orders will be sent accordingly based on the following priority:
What do I need to do first?
The property owner must hire an engineer or architect licensed in the state of California to evaluate the strength of the building. The engineer or architect must then develop plans for the building’s seismic strengthening in compliance with this program.
How do I find an Engineer?
Please visit the State of California’s Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists for information regarding licensed engineers: http://bpelsg.ca.gov.
How do I find an Architect?
Please visit the California Architects Board for information regarding licensed architects: http://cab.ca.gov
How do I find a Contractor?
Please visit the Contractors State License Board for information regarding hiring a contractor and to verify if a contractor is licensed and insured: http://cslb.ca.gov.