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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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
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The inspection counter hours are from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
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- Monday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Monday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tuesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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The flow and pressure requirements are 250 GPM at 100 PSI when PRV is not required, and 250 GPM at 125 PSI when PRV is required.
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Please see Section 403.7 of the Los Angeles Mechanical Code (LAMC) for the requirements concerning garage ventilation systems.
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Refer to section 8604.6.5 of LABC.
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The rules and regulations of LADBS-ETL are provided in Information Bulletin P/EC 2014-005.
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The steps of an ePlanLA application are:
1. Submit Application for Screening
2. Application Review
3. Plan Check
4. Corrections Issued
5. Plan Check Complete
6. Permit Issued
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Within two (2) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, a structural analysis and plans to either retrofit or demolish, or proof of previous retrofit shall be submitted to the Department for review if the building meets the minimum requirements of this ordinance.
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Within three-and-a-half (3 ½) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, obtain all permits for retrofit or demolition of the building.
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Within seven (7) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, complete construction or demolition work and finalize permits.
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Within two (2) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, a structural analysis and plans to either retrofit or demolish, or proof of previous retrofit shall be submitted to the Department for review if the building meets the minimum requirements of this ordinance.
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Within three-and-a-half (3 ½) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, obtain all permits for retrofit or demolition of the building.
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Within seven (7) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, complete construction or demolition work and finalize permits.
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