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Grading Permits
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Is approved equipment or conductor required to have an approval label, and if so, how one can get one?

All equipment approved by LADBS-ETL, with some exceptions for some of the equipment that have General Approvals, are required to bear the approval label of LADBS-ETL. This approval label would be different from equipment that is approved under Laboratory or General Approval vs.

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LADWP - Encroachment Power Pole Clearances
       
Sign Enforcement and Inspection

As a part of our effort to reduce visual blight in the City, this Division is comprised of three units:

  • General Sign Code Enforcement
  • Inspection of New Sign Construction
  • Off-Site Sign Periodic Inspection Program (OSSPIP)
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When can I use combination waste and vent systems?

Combination Waste and Vent Systems are permitted when structural conditions prevents the use or conventional waste system.

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Maintenance of ___________
PC/GRAD/Aff8-2016
       
Permits for Gas Water Heaters
IB/P/PC 2023-006
       
Dryer Vent
PC/MECH/Mod25-2017
       
How long is the approval good for, and where do I find it?

A General Approval/Laboratory Approval is valid for one year from the approval date.

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Termination of Covenant and Agreement
PC/STR/Aff.35
       
Do I need to tie my two properties if I want to build one house over two properties?

Yes, a Lot Tie affidavit will be required to create one lot in order to build a building over two lots. The lots shall be owned by the same owner in order to be tied together.

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Basis of Design (BOD)
GRN 21-2020
Effective Date:
       
NFPA 13 2022 - General Plan Check Correction Sheet
PC/MECH/NFPA13-2022
       
Liquefaction Analysis Guideline
IB/P/BC 2023-151
Effective Date:
       
Notification of Alternate Method of Grading or Construction (for 2011 Codes)
PC/GRAD/Aff05-2009
       
Storm Water Pollution Control
GRN 1-2020
Effective Date:
       
What piping material I can use for subsoil drainage system?

The acceptable pipe material for subsoil drain are listed in table 1102.5 of LAPC. Acceptable pipe material are Asbestos Cement, PE, PVC, and Clay.

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Supplemental Correction Sheet for Solar Photovoltaic Systems (for 2011 Codes)
PC/ELEC/Corr.Lst.111-2009
       
Yard Modification Policy
IB/P/ZC 2023-005