Building Research Section (BRS)

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.

LA Research Reports (LARR)

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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)

LA Research Reports (LARR)

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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The Department requires the use of a back-up generator for sloping properties to maintain proper drainage and reduce the potential for erosion and sloughing in the event of a power failure.

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No, a CofO will only be issued if it is a change of occupancy or an increase in square footage.

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Whenever an Order to Comply is issued you will be billed $336.00, plus a 6% surcharge fee.

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Yes. In all cases, you are required to provide the equipment for evaluation.

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The Temporary Special Event (TSE) permit must be obtained then contact the Fire Department.

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Original documents are required. Copies may be accepted under special circumstances.

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Yes, each complaint will be kept confidential.

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Yes, the clerical staff will mail it out once the inspector issues and turn it in for filing.

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No, but there may be a fire inspector present.

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Wildfire Plan Submittal Checklist
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Boiler and Gas Fired Water Heaters
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Multi-Building Complexes Electrical Plan Check Required
IB/P/EC 2017-003 - Effective
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Multi-Building Complexes Electrical Plan Check Required
IB/P/EC 2020-003 - Effective
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Multi User All-Gender (Gender-Inclusive) Restrooms
PC/STR/Mod106-2023
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Natural Ventilation In Lieu of Chapter 71 Requirements for Garage or Storage on Grade
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NEC Standard Electrical Load Calculation for Single Family Dwellings (with Electrical Vehicle Charger)
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Newly Constructed Non-Residential Buildings Green Building Correction Sheet
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Newly Constructed Residential Buildings Green Building Correction Sheet
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New Submittal and Verification Procedures
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NFPA 13 2022 - Automated Mechanical Parking Lifts (Car Stackers)
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NFPA 13 2022 - General Plan Check Correction Sheet
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