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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Lands identified to be located within a Hillside Area based on the latest BOE Basic Grid Map A-13372, per Section 91.7003 of the Building Code. This map is on file in the official City documents located in the Office of the City Clerk in the Council File No. 121222 Sup. #1. An area where grading is only allowed in conjunction with an approved subdivision, a building permit or where the site has already been developed with an existing main building. Other requirements for grading also apply, including haul routes, postings, etc.
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Land designated as “Hillside Area” on the Department of City Planning Hillside Area Map (12.21A.17), which can be viewed on NavigateLA. The area where construction projects are subject to the “Baseline Hillside Ordinance."
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The issuance fee is $453.00.
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Door maneuvering clearances are determined based on Approach Direction -- from the front, hinge side, latch side, approach side, pull or push side -- whether the path is perpendicular or parallel to a doorway.
See Table 11B-404.2.4.1 for each case scenario.
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¼ inch is the maximum.
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34 inches is the maximum height.
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36 inches is the maximum height.
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The slope requirements for different parts of an accessible route vary.
Walkways 5%
Ramps 8.33%
Landings 2%
Elevator car 2%
Accessible parking 2%
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8.33% is the maximum for a ramp slope.
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