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Boiler and Gas-Fired Water Heater Venting
IB/P/PC 2023-002
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When do I need a permit for my fence?

No permit is required for a wood fence or wrought iron fence up to 10 feet.

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Anchor Bolting Bracing Foundation Drawing
       
Guidelines for Plan Check and Permit Requirements for Solar Energy Systems
IB/P/GI 2023-027
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Can I obtain a permit over the phone?

No.

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For the purpose of assessing a per-unit impact fee to an ADU that is 750 square feet or larger on a Lot with an existing single-family dwelling, how is the square footage of the single-family dwelling determined?

Los Angeles County Tax Assessor’s records may be used to establish the square footage of the single-family dwelling for the purpose of calculating the required impact fee for the ADU.

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Local Enforcement Agency
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Executive Directive 1 and Implementation Guidelines

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, on her first week in office, issued Executive Directive 1 (ED 1), which addresses the housing and homelessness crisis in Los Angeles and directs "Expedition of Permits and Clearances for Temporary Shelters and 100% affordable housing p

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I get an error message when I enter the permit number which is not a Fire Sprinkler, Elevator, or Pressure Vessel Permit. Why can't I request an inspection?

There are three reasons why you might get this error:
 


 

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Request for Modification of Building Ordinances (Blank)
PC/ALL/Mod00-2019
       
Plumbing Fixture Flow Rate Tables (Residential) (for 2011 Codes)
GRN 16-2013
       
Basis of Design (BOD)
GRN 21
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Plan Check Correction Sheet for On-Site Treated Gray Water (2023)
PC/MECH/Corr.Lst.115-2023
       
Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule
PC/PC/FeeSch5-2017
       
What is required to take into consideration for Retro-Commissioning?

“ASHRAE Guideline 0.2-2015 Commissioning Process for Existing Systems and Assemblies”
requires the following items as part of Retro-Commissioning:

 

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Import-Export Route (Haul Route) Requests Status Table
       
Identification of Piping In Fire Pump Room
       
What type of electrical equipment requires approval from the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)?

All electrical equipment sold, installed or advertised for sale in the City of Los Angeles shall be approved by the LA Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).

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Supplemental Correction Sheets for Garage Ventilation System (for 2011 Codes)
PC/MECH/Corr.29-2011