How much is the permit fee?
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.
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.
Refer to Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-012 on our website to confirm when plans are required to go through regular plan check (back room) review.
A copy of the electrical code can be obtained from NFPA.org.
Plan check fee is 80% of the permit fee, not including the energy fee or other administrative fees. 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
Fees for plan check are calculated based on items to be reviewed and permitted. You can find the breakdown of these item in sections 93.0214 through 93.0224.
You may view our employee directory on the LADBS website to look up your plan checker contact information.
You may submit your plans at any of our three office plan check counters located at Metro, Van Nuys, and WLA Building and Safety offices.
The amount time needed to check a plan will vary week to week based on the day's backlog at the time of submittal. You may ask any available staff about the current backlog and a time estimate.
Only standard solar pv permits currently qualify for online plan check and permit service. See Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-027 for more details. You will find a copy of this bulletin here.
For all other plan review, you are required to visit one of our offices to make a submission.
Refer to our Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-012 from our website for qualifications regarding counter plan check.