Product Approval (Test Lab)

LADBS approves alternate building materials or products that are at least equivalent to the materials prescribed in the code in terms of quality, effective time period of fire resistance, strength, effectiveness, durability and safety.

LA Research Reports (LARR)
Building Research Section (BRS)
Mechanical Test Lab (MTL)
Electrical Test Lab (ETL)

About Test Lab

Approved materials are published as Los Angeles Research Reports (LARR).

For licensing of product approval test labs, refer to the Materials Control section in the Inspection Bureau.

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Based on the height district and the type of construction, the building can be single-story to unlimited.

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A permit is valid for two years from the time the permit fees are paid. Each permit extension is good for 6-month within the two years limit.

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For elevator buildings, all units on floors served by the elevator must be accessible. For non-elevator buildings, all ground floor units must be accessible.

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In an assembly area, the number of required wheelchair-accessible spaces are determined based on the total fixed seat count provided for each functional area, per Table 11B-221.2.11.

For example: An assembly area of fixed seats between 51-150 seats, there shall be four accessible spaces, per the Table.



 

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Fees are $550.00 for failure to comply within 15 days of the compliance date.

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Please refer to Department fee schedule online for general fees. Final fees to be determined at the time of submittal.

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The fee is based on the nature of the appeal and the number of the appealed items. See the Information Bulletin P/ZC 2014-019 for more information.

P/ZC 2014-019

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The inspector assigned to your project can explain the required fees for a permit extension.

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The Plan Check staff assigned to your project can explain the required fees for the plan check extension for your project.

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The fee is calculated in accordance to code section 93.0213. Each electrical component is itemized as a fee item. You may calculate the fee on our website using the Permit Fee Calculator.

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