You have the right to appeal any project. There will be a fee for an appeal.

The "Express Permits" can be issued on the same day. See the Information Bulletin P/GI 2023-003 for the list of the Express Permits. For the Permits other than the Express permits which can be checked as Over the Counter, see the Information Bulletin P/GI 2023-011, available at dbs.lacity.gov

For non-structural items, an ICC report is acceptable. For structural elements, you will need a LA Research Report. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-119.

Yes, but with some exceptions. Please see the Information Bulletin P/BC 2023-079 for more details. 

Complete this form and submit it to LADBS.

Yes, you can appeal if the project you are appealing was submitted to LADBS for plan check. LADBS will provide a response to the appeal in writing, and then you may appeal to City Planning if you do not agree with LADBS' responses. See Information Bulletin P/ZC 2023-019 for more information.

All construction work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by authorized inspectors. It is your responsibility to notify the inspector when the work is ready for inspection.

Work is generally inspected and approved in succession and no work may continue beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the inspector.

Common items to be inspected are foundation excavations, concrete work, wood framing, shear wall nailing, etc. When completed, there shall be a final inspection and approval of the completed project.