UL Standard is an Underwriters Laboratories standard used as the basis of evaluation and testing of equipment.

LARR stands for "Los Angeles Research Reports." 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. Approved materials are published as LARR.

General or laboratory approval is generally for identical mass produced equipment with a one-year approval time, after which a re-evaluation would be required for another one-year period, if the applicant would like to maintain approval.

One-Time approval is for field installed product(s) at a specific location. The approval for the product is limited to the location in which it's installed, but no annual renewal is required, as is the case of general approval. 

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All electrical equipment sold, installed or advertised for sale in the City of Los Angeles shall be approved by the LA Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).

Different types of approval are: Laboratory Approval, Field One-Time Approval, and General Approval

Yes. Please contact ETL prior to the wire transfer.

Wire Routing Transit Number: (RTN/ABA) 121000248
International Transfer: International SWIFT BIC WFBIUS6S
Bank Name: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Bank Address: 420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Account Number: 2000045258718
Please include Wells Fargo USD $8.00 charge for all incoming wire transfers.

For additional information regarding wire transfers, please contact Precy Sanchez at (213) 482-6955.

The initial evaluation process will take about 2 to 4 weeks. The overall completion of the evaluation and approval depends on the applicant.

The cost depends on the type of equipment and type of approval. Fees are based on the LAMC fee ordinance. Please contact ETL at 323-224-2168 to get an accurate quote for the evaluation process.

Time frame depends on current workload backlog. Please call ETL at (323) 224-2168 for the current backlog.