The time to assign the plans changes from week to week. Normally, regular plan check submittals take 15 to 30 business days, and expedite submittals will take 6 to 10 days. These estimates are subject to change.

Each required affidavit shall be signed by the owner of the property. See the Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-024 for more information.

Counter hours are as follows:

The plan check status can be obtained from the LADBS website or by going to Plan Review.

A contractor or his/her authorized agent can pull a permit. See the Information Bulletin No. P/GI 2014-001 for information. 

A Grading Pre-Inspection (GPI) is required for any grading work on a property which is within LA City Special Grading Area. Check ZIMAS to see if your property is in the Special Grading Area.

Please go to the link to see our Request for Modification of Building Ordinances form.

Any permit other than Express Permits or the online permits require plans. For the list of the Express Permits, check the corresponding Information Bulletin.

Whenever a building is demolished, a Demo Pre-Inspection (DPI) is required. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-039 available on LADBS.ORG for more information.

Please follow the link to see our Request for Extension form.