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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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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If no permits were pulled for the project, it will investigated by Code Enforcement. If permits were pulled, then the Inspection Division investigates.
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Inspectors are assigned to a district in PCIS. You can check property activity reports on the LADBS website.
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You can call the Customer 311 or Call Center for that information.
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The Architect information may be found on the Building Permit.
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Contact information for plan review questions
Online: https://buildla.lacity.org/contact-form.html
Call Center: 3-1-1 (within the City of Los Angeles) or (213) 473-3231 (outside of Los Angeles)
IT Support: (213) 275-3434
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You can appeal is to LADBS and your appeal will be heard by LADBS Board of Commissioners. You will need to submit your appeal by completing this form.
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You can request the staff's immediate supervisor to discuss the matter further.
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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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The automated inspection request systems allow inspections to be requested only three days in advance. Call the Customer Call Center at 3-1-1 if you need to request an inspection more than three days in advance.
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Sites in most hillside areas, within potentially liquefiable zones, where infiltration rates are too low, or where the earth materials exhibit adverse conditions when saturated (e.g., expansive or hydro collapsible soils) are generally not allowed to infiltrate stormwater. Please refer to Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-118.
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