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
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Mandatory Requirements Checklist: Additions and Alterations to Non-Residential Buildings
GRN 10-2017
Mandatory Requirements Checklist: Newly Constructed Residential Buildings
GRN 4-2017
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Can the bathroom, kitchen and dryer exhaust terminate under the balcony?
Can the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provided at a disabled parking stall be used to satisfy the Green Building requirements?
Can there be other residential uses on the Lot besides the proposed or existing dwelling mentioned in LAMC 12.22 A.33(c)(6)?
Can you recommend a consultant to prepare a fault investigation report?
Can you recommend a consultant to prepare a soils, geology or soils and geology report?
Determination of when a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or JADU for the purposes of determining when no parking is required for an ADU (LAMC Section 12.22 A.33(c)(12)(iii)).
Determination of when requirements for a passageway or space between buildings are considered in conjunction with the construction of an ADU (LAMC Section 12.22 A.33(c)(7)).
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Alternate Design Methodology for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
IB/P/BC 2011-053
- Effective
Alternative Building Standards for Joint Living and Work Quarters - Division 85
Alternative Construction Materials (for 2011 Codes)
PC/STR/Mod104-2013
Alternative Design Procedure for Seismic Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings and Buildings Utilizing Complex Structural Systems
IB/P/BC 2023-123
- Effective