The BRS approves alternate building materials or products that are at least equivalent to the materials prescribed in the code in terms of quality, effective time period of fire resistance, strength, effectiveness, durability and safety.
Approved materials are published as Los Angeles Research Reports (LARR).
The Building Research Section is located at our Metro location (201 N Figueroa St, Rm 880, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
LADBS approves alternate building materials or products that are at least equivalent to the materials prescribed in the code in terms of quality, effective time period of fire resistance, strength, effectiveness, durability and safety.
Approved materials are published as Los Angeles Research Reports (LARR).
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No. You can appeal as many items as you want. The fees you will need to pay for the appeal will be determined based on the number of the items you are appealing.
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Yes, per 1134A4.
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A complete set of plans showing the proposed work is brought into the Department, likely as a Counter Plan Check. A permit is issued after the plan are reviewed and approved by our plan check engineers. A complete set of plans includes:
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A building permit cannot be issued without the LA County Health Department approval. It is recommended you submit your plans to the Health Department as soon as you can to avoid any delay in your project.
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The City requires the applicant for a project with excavation close to a property line to notify the affected property via a certified mail. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-060 for more information.
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No. The ADU Standard Plan program includes pre-approved designs that are both meant to be built in place as well as designs that are prefabricated off-site.
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No. Each pre-approved plan is available for a fee determined by the architect or designer in consultation with the homeowner/client. Please see the link, ‘For further information on this standard plan click here.’ listed under each plan.
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No. Pre-Approved Plans are not free of charge. Homeowners will need to contract with the design professional listed on the plan in order to utilize the plan.
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No. The participating architects and designers retain ownership of the designs.
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