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).
Contact the
ETL
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
Additional Resources
Find Building Permit-related PDFs and forms here. For more options, visit our Forms and Publications page.
- FAQ
- Forms & Applications
- Publication & Rosters
FAQ Search Results
Filtered categories:
All
Zoning Information for a particular property can be obtained by:
- Permit & Inspection Report
- Generate a Zoning Information Letter
- ZIMAS (Zone Information Map Access System)
- The City's 3-1-1 Call Center refers zoning questions to our Engineers and Inspectors. Customers calling within Los Angeles County area may call 311. Customers calling outside of Los Angeles County who need information in the Los Angeles city jurisdiction may call (213) 473-3231
Was this helpful?
Complete the "Application for Renewal and Clerical Modification of General Approval form (PC-STR.App19)". Refer to "Instructions for Completing Application Forms for Research Reports (LARR) and Research Report Fees" for instructions.
The fee is listed on the application based on the type of product approval previously obtained. The renewal application extends the expiration date of the approval form the previous reevaluation due date listed on the current approval.
Was this helpful?
LADBS Custodian of Records
201 N. Figueroa St., Suite 1325
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 482-6770
ladbs.custodianofrecords@lacity.org
Was this helpful?
Please visit the Contractors State License Board for information regarding hiring a contractor and to verify if a contractor is licensed and insured: http://cslb.ca.gov.
Was this helpful?
Please visit the Contractors State License Board for information regarding hiring a contractor and to verify if a contractor is licensed and insured: http://cslb.ca.gov.
Was this helpful?
Please visit the California Architects Board for information regarding licensed architects: http://cab.ca.gov
Was this helpful?
Please visit the California Architects Board for information regarding licensed architects: http://cab.ca.gov
Was this helpful?
Please visit the State of California’s Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists for information regarding licensed engineers: http://bpelsg.ca.gov.
Was this helpful?
Please visit the State of California’s Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists for information regarding licensed engineers: http://bpelsg.ca.gov.
Was this helpful?
Many building records can be researched online.
You may also obtain copies of these documents in person at our following locations:
| Downtown LA - Metro 201 N. Figueroa St. 1st Floor, Room 110 | Van Nuys 6262 Van Nuys Blvd 2nd Floor, Room 251 |
By Mail
The Metro and Van Nuys offices accept requests for records (Research Request Form (.pdf)) by fax and/or mail. (Please allow 7 - 15 working days for processing). The following mailing addresses are:
| Downtown LA - Metro Department of Building and Safety Building Records Section 201 N. Figueroa St 1st Floor, Room 110 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Fax # (213) 482-6862 | Van Nuys Department of Building and Safety Building Records Section 6262 Van Nuys Blvd 2nd Floor, Room 251 Van Nuys, CA 91401 Fax # (818) 374-5013 |
The Metro and Van Nuys offices also provide training for individuals who wish to learn how to research for high volume jobs.
To schedule for training at the Metro office on Tuesday only, please call (213) 482-6899 or at the Van Nuys office on Wednesday only, please call (818) 374-4390.
Was this helpful?
Filtered categories:
Filtered categories: