Electrical Test Lab (ETL)
The ETL evaluates electrical equipment for safety, fire and shock hazards and personnel injuries in accordance with the current applicable codes and standards. Approved materials are published as Los Angeles Research Reports (LARR).
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Electrical Testing Laboratory
Address: 221 N. Figueroa St. Room 500, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 482-6721 Fax: (213) 482-6554
Engineer: Antonio Maldonado
Email: antonio.maldonado@lacity.org Telephone: (213) 482-7382
Engineer: Isaac Almaraz
Email: isaac.almaraz@lacity.org Telephone: (213) 482-0035
Engineer: Stephanie Lopez
Email: stephanie.j.lopez@lacity.org Telephone: (213) 482-0068
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A duplicate of Building Inspection Card can be obtained from LADBS cashier free of charge, but you must bring a copy of the permit.
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GPI waivers may be granted by the district grading inspector on a case by case basis. Waivers are generally not granted for deepened foundations, slopes 3:1 (H:V) or steeper, swimming pool, or retaining walls over 6 feet in height.
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The "Express Permits" can be issued on the same day. See the Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-003 for the list of the Express Permits. For the Permits other than the Express permits which can be checked as Over the Counter, see the Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-011, -12 & -13, available at LADBS.org.
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No. Low pressure gas systems (2 psi or less) with more than 10 gas outlets require plan check. Medium and high pressure gas systems (more than 2 psi) require plan check regardless of the number of gas outlets.
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Kitchen exhaust with intake from the kitchen ceiling register and bathroom exhaust can be combined using the same exhaust duct. Kitchen exhaust from a kitchen hood shall be combined with bathroom exhaust.
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No. To have a special event, the building must have a Certificate of Occupancy.
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A master PRV is allowed to be installed downstream of a fire pump when a second master PRV is installed to provide redundancy, so that failure of one PRV does not affect the operation of the fire protection system.
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Yes, but with conditions. Residential hoods may be installed in employee kitchen areas, community centers in residential buildings, churches and similar areas that are not designed for the selling of food to the public. The cooking equipment shall be of residential grade, and a modification shall be approved by Mechanical Plan Check before installation.
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In general, infiltration is not allowed within a Hillside Grading Area. However, consideration can be given for properties where slopes won't be impacted.
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In general, infiltration is not allowed within a potentially liquefiable hazard zone. However, sites within a potentially liquefiable zone can be considered for infiltration if a soils report demonstrates that the site is not subject to liquefaction.
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