Any tenant Improvement with the valuation higher than $150,244.00 needs to fully comply with the current Disabled Access regulation. A project with valuation of less than $150,244.00 can apply for a hardship. For Historical Building, please visit the DSA website.

All new buildings, additions or remodeling which introduces new exterior openings need to comply with the current energy regulations.

Please check with the office where you have submitted your Sign Pre-Inspection (SPI) application.

The application form for a Los Angeles City Research Report is available from the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety website. You may download it at New General Approval or Technical Modification.

There is one application form that is used for each type of submittal (New, Renewal, Technical and Clerical Modifications, for Laboratory, General, and One-time Approvals). You can obtain this form as follows:

• On the LADBS website here as PDF (PC-ELEC-App.12) or on the "Electrical Test Lab (ETL)" page.
• Contact City of Los Angeles Electrical Test Lab at 213-482-6721.

Depending on the size of your project, you can get your permit online or at the counter of a Development Services Center. 

For simple projects where plan review is not required, you may obtain an Express Permit online or walk-in at a Development Services Center.

For medium to large projects where a plan review is required, you can get a Counter Plan Check on a walk-in basis at a Development Services Center.

For complex and major projects, call 3-1-1 for assistance.

Check the “Search Online Building Records” on the Department’s web site. Previous soils/geology reports can also be obtained at the Records Section locations at 201 N. Figueroa Street, Rm. 110 (Metro) or 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., 2nd Floor (Van Nuys).

Building and Safety's Financial Services section should have sent an invoice to the person(s) responsible for the fee. If you believe you have fees due, contact the Inspector or the Inspector's supervisor for confirmation.

Off-hour inspections can only be paid through the LADBS website.

Call 3-1-1 to report a complaint or visit Online Services.