Grading | LADBS

What do I do if a slope failure occurs on my property or my neighbor's?

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Contact the Training and Emergency Management Division (TEMD) at 311 or (213) 482-6788.

Where do I apply for a GPI?

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A grading pre-inspection (GPI) can be applied for at the construction services center.

When do I need to post a grading bond?

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A grading bond is required for projects with over 250 CY of cut or fill in a Hillside Grading Area.

When do I need a soils, a geology, or a combined soils and geology report?

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A geology report is needed for development within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone or a Preliminary Fault Rupture Study Area or for new onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS).A combined report is needed for projects in a Hillside Grading Area or where bedrock is encountered in addition to the requirements for a soils report.

When grading plans are reviewed by regular plan check or grading plan check?

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A building plan checker reviews most grading plans. The grading plan checker will review grading plans for grading work in conjunction with an approved subdivision map or to issue grading permits to correct a hazardous soil condition per LABC 7005.7.

How much does it cost to have a report reviewed by the Grading Division?

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Please refer to Department fee schedule online for general fees. Final fees to be determined at the time of submittal.

How do I obtain previous soils/geology reports?

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Check the “Search Online Building Records” on the Department’s web site. Previous soils/geology reports can also be obtained at the Records Section locations at 201 N. Figueroa Street, Rm. 110 (Metro) or 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., 2nd Floor (Van Nuys).