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Catherine Nuezca Gaba
  • Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
    • One‐ and Two‐Unit Residential Complaint and Referral
    • Commercial Complaint and Referral
    • Vacant Building Abatement
    • Pro‐active Code Enforcement
    • Billboard and Sign Enforcement
    • Environmental Affa
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How much do I pay for a Permit extension?

The inspector assigned to your project can explain the required fees for a permit extension.

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Rebuild Letter
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Surface Fault Rupture Hazard Investigations
IB/P/BC 2023-129
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Procedures for the Application of ASCE 41-17 to Existing Buildings
IB/P/BC 2023-148
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Residential Property Report
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Plan Check Extension
PC/MECH/Mod29-2017
       
What is the difference between a Modification and a Variance?

A modification is issued/processed by LADBS. A variance is handled by the Department of City Planning, when a project is not a by-right project.

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Supplemental Plan Check List for Prestress Concrete (2014 LABC)
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.043-2014
       
What projections are allowed to the building’s footprint and height and still be considered as an Eligible Project?

Eaves: Project into the required side yard not more than 4 inches for each foot of width of such side yard, provided the width of the side yard is not reduced to less than 30 inches. Project into the required front and rear yards not more than 30 inches.

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General Notes for Single-Family Dwelling
IB/P/GI 2020-022
       
OBTENCIÓN DE PERMISOS PARA RESOLVER ÓRDENES
IB/P/GI 2014-026 Obtaining Permits to Resolve Orders
       
Where can I find my sewer connection?

Please contact the Public Works Department.

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Uncertified Fill Underground Structures
PC/GRAD/Aff4-2016
       
Guardrail Requirements Adjacent to Openable Windows
IB/P/BC 2023-105
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Does electrical equipment require approval by the City of Los Angeles Building and Safety Electrical Testing Laboratory (LADBS-ETL)?

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2014 L.A. Amendment to CA Elevator Code
Ord. No.182846
       
How can I report an unpermitted grading/construction?

Online at our website or call 311.

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What type of permit is required?

A permit is required for Demolition, New Building, Addition, and Alteration.

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Residential Mandatory Measures for Additions and Alterations
PC/GRN/Corr.Lst.03-2016
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