The overall system needs to be evaluated and approved, not just individual components.

No. The design of the equipment can be reviewed, but the approval can only be issued after satisfactory evaluation and testing of the equipment.

No, the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 93.0402 requires that the testing agencies and the product standards used by these agencies to be approved by the Department. For a list of approved laboratories, and list of their recognized standards, please visit our ETL page.

No, the application number will be assigned when the completed application and payment are received.

No. "CE" is not recognized by the City of Los Angeles. It is a designation used for the self-certified equipment in Europe.

Yes, but the cardholder needs to be present at the cashier's office for payment process.

Yes. Section 98.0422 of the Los Angeles City Municipal Code allows expedited review process when an amount of a fee equal to one-half of the review fee, in addition to the normal review fee, is paid.