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The Citations Unit issues citations primarily on transient types of violations such as open air vending on private property, a variety of zoning violations, noise violation from air conditioning, refrigeration, heat pump, filtering equipment and nuisance lighting violations.

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What is the square footage of this building?

The measurement of the length times the width of the structure.

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Importance of Lumber Species and Grade in Wood Shear Walls

IB/P/BC 2023-010

Effective Date: 2023-01-01

Can I get a GPI waiver?

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.

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Supplemental Correction Sheet for Curtain Wall (for 2011 Codes)

PC/STR/Corr.Lst.37-201

Pre-scheduled Meter Set Program

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.

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Supplemental Concrete Tilt Up Retrofit Plan Check Correction Sheet (2023 LABC)

PC/STR/Corr.Lst.036-2023

When is a drywall inspection required?

When all wallboard has been installed and nailed or screwed in.

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LISTA DE ACRÓNIMOS Y ABREVIATURAS USUALES UTILIZADOS POR LA CIUDAD DE LOS ÁNGELES DEPARTAMENTO DE CONSTRUCCIÓN Y SEGURIDAD (LABDS)

IB/P/GI 2014-023 List of Common Acronyms and Abbreviations Used by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)

SoCal Gas LA City District Map

LADBS Non-Ductile Concrete Building Checklist

Lytemods - ADU44

City of L.A. Mechanical Plan Check Correction List

PC/MECH/Corr.Lst.14-2014

ARCx Compliance Process

Permission to Energize Electrical Equipment

PC/ELEC/Mod60

VOC Content Verification Checklist

GRN 2-2023

Effective Date: 2023-01-17

Do I need plan check if I am adding plumbing fixtures in an existing building that has a main pipe 2 inches diameter or larger?

Plan check is not required for existing systems that are added added or altered with branch lines serving less than 20 fixture units and sized per table 610.4.

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