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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When required by the provisions of section 1710.2 or 1710.3 of the LAMC.
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When all HVAC, electrical, and fire sprinkler are installed in the ceiling, but before covering.
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Ducts should be covered as soon as installed, and shall remain covered until the HVAC system is installed and ready to be turned on.
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Projects that qualify for Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.
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A permit is good for two years from the time the permit fees are paid. You will need to call for inspection at least once every 6 months, or the permit expires.
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Detectable warnings/truncated domes are required at platform edges, curb ramps, islands or cut-through medians, bus stops, hazardous vehicular areas, reflecting pools, and track crossings.
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Each property owner of these buildings will be sent an order to comply. These orders will be sent accordingly based on the following priority:
Priority | Categories | Start date of Sending Out Orders |
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I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units | 3-story and above | May 2, 2016 |
2-story | July 22, 2016 | |
II. Buildings with 3 or more stories | with less than 16 units | Oct 17, 2016 |
III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or II | with 9-15 units | TBD |
with 7-8 units | TBD | |
with 4-6 units | TBD | |
Condos/Commercial | TBD |
Priority | Categories | Start date of Sending Out Orders |
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I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units | 3-story and above | May 2, 2016 |
2-story | July 22, 2016 | |
II. Buildings with 3 or more stories | with less than 16 units | Oct 17, 2016 |
III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or II | with 9-15 units | TBD |
with 7-8 units | TBD | |
with 4-6 units | TBD | |
Condos/Commercial | TBD |
Priority Categories Start date of Sending Out Orders I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units 3-story and above May 2, 2016 2-story July 22, 2016 II. Buildings with 3 or more stories with less than 16 units Oct 17, 2016 III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or II with 9-15 units TBD with 7-8 units TBD with 4-6 units TBD Condos/Commercial TBD Priority Categories Start date of Sending Out Orders PriorityCategoriesStart date of Sending Out Orders I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units 3-story and above May 2, 2016 I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units3-story and aboveMay 2, 2016 2-story July 22, 2016 2-storyJuly 22, 2016 II. Buildings with 3 or more stories with less than 16 units Oct 17, 2016 II. Buildings with 3 or more storieswith less than 16 unitsOct 17, 2016 III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or II with 9-15 units TBD III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or IIwith 9-15 unitsTBD with 7-8 units TBD with 7-8 unitsTBD with 4-6 units TBD with 4-6 unitsTBD Condos/Commercial TBD Condos/CommercialTBD
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Each property owner of these buildings will be sent an order to comply. These orders will be sent accordingly based on the following priority:
Priority | Categories | Start date of Sending Out Orders |
---|---|---|
I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units | 3-story and above | May 2, 2016 |
2-story | July 22, 2016 | |
II. Buildings with 3 or more stories | with less than 16 units | Oct 17, 2016 |
III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or II | with 9-15 units | TBD |
with 7-8 units | TBD | |
with 4-6 units | TBD | |
Condos/Commercial | TBD |
Priority | Categories | Start date of Sending Out Orders |
---|---|---|
I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units | 3-story and above | May 2, 2016 |
2-story | July 22, 2016 | |
II. Buildings with 3 or more stories | with less than 16 units | Oct 17, 2016 |
III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or II | with 9-15 units | TBD |
with 7-8 units | TBD | |
with 4-6 units | TBD | |
Condos/Commercial | TBD |
Priority Categories Start date of Sending Out Orders I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units 3-story and above May 2, 2016 2-story July 22, 2016 II. Buildings with 3 or more stories with less than 16 units Oct 17, 2016 III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or II with 9-15 units TBD with 7-8 units TBD with 4-6 units TBD Condos/Commercial TBD Priority Categories Start date of Sending Out Orders PriorityCategoriesStart date of Sending Out Orders I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units 3-story and above May 2, 2016 I. Buildings with 16 or more dwelling units3-story and aboveMay 2, 2016 2-story July 22, 2016 2-storyJuly 22, 2016 II. Buildings with 3 or more stories with less than 16 units Oct 17, 2016 II. Buildings with 3 or more storieswith less than 16 unitsOct 17, 2016 III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or II with 9-15 units TBD III. Buildings not falling within the definition of Priority I or IIwith 9-15 unitsTBD with 7-8 units TBD with 7-8 unitsTBD with 4-6 units TBD with 4-6 unitsTBD Condos/Commercial TBD Condos/CommercialTBD
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The district grading inspector will clear the release of the bond upon completion of the work. Financial Services will release the bond amount.
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A covenant can be obtained at the County Recorder’s office.
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