Residential Inspections
The Residential Inspection Division inspects one-and two-family dwellings; including new structures, additions, alterations, swimming pools, retaining walls, various accessory structures, and demolition of existing structures.
Additional Resources
- Code Amendment
- Inspection Forms
- Information Bulletins
- Requests for Modifications
Filtered categories:
Reduced Underfloor Clearance for Conversion of Attached Garage to Living Area
IB/P/BC 2026-075
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Summary of Accessibility Upgrades for Commercial Projects
IB/P/BC 2026-076
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Commercial Coaches or Modulars for Temporary Usage
IB/P/BC 2026-079
- Effective
Guidelines for Construction of Masonry or Concrete Fence Walls Which Do Not Require a Building Permit
IB/P/BC 2026-080
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Conversion into Heavy Duty Equipment Room
IB/P/BC 2026-081
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Accessibility Details for Ramps, Stairs & Elevators
IB/P/BC 2026-085
- Effective
Accessibility Details for Doors, Maneuvering Spaces and Routes
IB/P/BC 2026-086
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Accessibility Details for Restrooms and Drinking Fountains
IB/P/BC 2026-087
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LA Soft-story Retrofit Program: Tenant Habitability Plan and Cost Recovery Guide
List of Common Acronyms and Abbreviations Used by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
IB/P/GI 2026-023
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List of Recognized Electrical Testing Laboratories for Field Testing of Electrical Equipment
Filtered categories:
LA Soft-story Retrofit Program: Tenant Habitability Plan and Cost Recovery Guide
List of Common Acronyms and Abbreviations Used by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
IB/P/GI 2026-023
- Effective
List of Recognized Electrical Testing Laboratories for Field Testing of Electrical Equipment