- FAQ
- Forms & Applications
- Publication & Rosters
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).
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
Find Building Permit-related PDFs and forms here. For more options, visit our Forms and Publications page.
Filtered categories:
Building plan check and permit fees are based on the total project valuation (total cost of construction). Estimated building plan check and permit fees can be determined using our Online Permit Fee Calculator.
Was this helpful?
The California Public Records Act requires an Agency to provide a response to the public records request within 10 calendar days.
Was this helpful?
Replacement parking is not required for a garage converted into a JADU.
Was this helpful?
Public Works - Bureau of Engineering will determine if the JADU requires a new address.
Was this helpful?
Two forms must be completed together:
Was this helpful?
Section III of Alternate Building Materials Products Approval Requirements (IB-P-BC2014-119) specifies the qualifications that Nationally Recognized Model Code Agency must meet for their Evaluation Report to be used as a basis for a Los Angeles City Research Report.
Currently, Evaluation Reports from the International Code Council Evaluation Services (ICC-ES) and, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform Evaluation Service (IAPMO UES) may be used as a basis for a Los Angeles City Research Reportttt.
Alternate Building Materials Products Approval Requirements (IB-P-BC2014-119)
Was this helpful?
State law allows a local ADU ordinance to establish certain ADU development standards. However, these standards shall not include minimum lot size (see GC Section 65852.2(a)(1)(B)(i)). Therefore, a minimum Lot size requirement for a given zone classification shall not be the basis of a denial of a new ADU.
Was this helpful?
When submitting your Building Permit application, please indicate the SFD Standard Plan number you are using in the work description.
Was this helpful?
When submitting your Building Permit application, please indicate the ADU Standard Plan number you are using in the work description.
Was this helpful?
Mayor Bass’ Emergency Executive Order No. 1 authorizes that a project may be repaired or reconstructed with the same nonconforming use, yards, height, number of stories, lot area, floor area, residential floor area, residential density, loading space, parking or off-site signs as the original building, provided that the rebuilt or restored structures or facilities do not exceed 110% of the square footage, height, and bulk existing immediately prior to the Wildfires.
The project will need to comply with the current Building Codes.
Was this helpful?
Filtered categories: