Submit proof of previous retrofit, plans to retrofit, or plans to demolish to the Department of Building and Safety. Plans and calculations will be checked for compliance with the retrofit ordinance. LADBS will provide guidance for all necessary steps to obtain the retrofit permit, which includes obtaining clearances from all pertinent agencies.
Within two (2) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, a structural analysis and plans to either retrofit or demolish, or proof of previous retrofit shall be submitted to the Department for review if the building meets the minimum requirements of this ordinance.
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Within three-and-a-half (3 ½) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, obtain all permits for retrofit or demolition of the building.
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Within seven (7) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, complete construction or demolition work and finalize permits.
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Begin construction and request inspections online using our Online Services.
The documents required for submittal are:
- Structural analysis/calculation package
- Architectural plans
- Structural plans
- Structural analysis/calculation package
- Architectural plans
- Structural plans
For more details see our Plan Submittal for Regular Plan Check page.
Plan check is a process of which the plans are reviewed for compliance to current codes. For this program, the plans will be reviewed for compliance to the mandatory retrofit ordinance 183983 and 184081. Once plans have been reviewed and approved, permit can be issued.
All construction work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by authorized inspectors. It is your responsibility to notify the inspector when the work is ready for inspection.
Work is generally inspected and approved in succession and no work may continue beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the inspector.
Common items to be inspected are foundation excavations, concrete work, wood framing, shear wall nailing, etc. When completed, there shall be a final inspection and approval of the completed project.
To request for inspection, please call (888) LA4Build or request for inspection online.
“ASHRAE Guideline 0.2-2015 Commissioning Process for Existing Systems and Assemblies”
requires the following items as part of Retro-Commissioning:
- Define Owner’s EBCx goals and objectives.
- Select the Initial EBCx Team.
- Collect and analyze historical energy use.
- Study the building and its operational characteristics with regard to energy use, occupant health and productivity, and equipment and structural reliability and longevity.
- Develop CFR
- Review building documentation such as building plans, specifications, O&M manuals, and maintenance records.
- Perform diagnostic monitoring and establish trend logs to documents building performance for several weeks.
- Visually inspect systems for correct installation and operation.
- Perform simple repairs required to keep equipment operating, reduce energy use, and allow more accurate data gathering such as trend logging.
- Perform functional tests.
- Identify potential modifications that will reduce energy use and/or cost (includes a descriptions of the measure, estimated energy savings, cost estimate, and simple payback).
- Perform an engineering and economic analysis of potential modifications.
- Prepare a rank-ordered list of appropriate modifications.
- Implement recommended modifications.
- Prepare the draft EBCx Report, which includes the Implementation Report.
- Revise O&M procedures to improve efficiency and equipment longevity.
- Update facility personnel training programs for current and revised systems. Implement retraining of O&M staff as required.
- Transition to Ongoing Commissioning (OCx) with the OCx Plan. Ensure persistence of benefits with measurement and verification (M&V) strategies such as trend logging and monitoring.
- Prepare the final EBCx Report, including the Lessons Learned Report.
Definitions:
CFR: Current Facility Requirements
EBCx: Existing-Building Commissioning
M&V: Measurement and Verification
OCx: Ongoing Commissioning
O&M: Operation and Maintenance
”ASHRAE Guideline 0.2-2015 Commissioning Process for Existing Systems and Assemblies” requires the following items as part of the Audit:
- Convene kick-off meeting to form team. Develop a procedural plan.
- Collect and analyze historical energy use.
- Study the building and its operational characteristics with regard to energy use.
- Identify potential modifications that will reduce energy use and/or cost (includes a description of the measure, estimated energy savings, cost estimate, and simple payback).
- Perform an engineering and economic analysis of potential modifications.
- Prepare a rank-ordered list of appropriate modifications.
- Prepare a report to document the analysis process and results.
Remodeling of apartment buildings that were first occupied prior to March 13, 1991, are not subject to DA requirements.
Yes, as long as it does not obstruct controls, faucets, and shower spray units, or the transfer of an individual from wheelchairs onto shower seats.
Employee workstations must be on an accessible route.
No, but backing for future installation of grab bars is required.
Yes. Per 11B-505.4, handrail height must be a minimum of 34" and maximum of 38" measured vertically.
Yes, DA seating is required for each functional area.
Disabled access requirements apply to both temporary and permanent structures.
No, as this is not “newly constructed” according to LABC 202 or used for public housing.
Yes, the manager's unit needs to comply with the same DA requirements as the dwelling unit.
2% of the dwelling units. If parking is assigned, then 2% of the assigned parking spaces must be accessible. If unassigned, then a minimum of 5% of parking spaces must be accessible.