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FAQ's      

Frequently Asked Questions

Guides

Do you have a Guide to make the Building Permit process easier?

What is the minimum that I can submit for Plan Check?

What is a Partial Submittal?

Permits

Does the City offer ONLINE Permitting?

What are the different types of Permits?

What type of documentation do I need to pull a Permit?

What is a Foundation Only Permit?

What is an Interior Demolition Permit?

When and why do I need a Residential Building Record report?

Where can I find a Special Inspector?

Plan Check 

Does my project require a Soils Report?

Does the City have Standard Correction Lists for different Plan Checks?

Is there a Preliminary Review before I submit for Plan Check?

Is there a Pre-Submittal for Complex Projects?

Is there someone at the City that will oversee the permit process for my project?

What are the Submittal Requirements?

What if my project is LEED (Green Building)?

What is a minimum submittal?

What is the processing times?

What are the turnaround times?

What are the County and State Requirements?

What are the Customer Service Standards?

Inspection     

Do you have a Standard Checklist for Inspection?

How do I schedule my inspection online?

How do I schedule my inspection by phone?

How do I use the Automated attendant?

How do I cancel my inspection?

What is the Cut-off time for Next Day Inspections?

What time do I need to cancel my inspection by so that I do not have a Re-inspection Fee assessed to my job?

What time is the inspector going to be at the job site?

Who is my inspector?

Special Inspection

How do I arrange for Special Inspection?

List of Special (Deputy) Inspectors

When will I need a Special Inspector?

Hours of Operation 

What are the Inspectors phone hours?

What are the Inspectors office hours?

What time can I start my construction?

What time is the inspector going to be at the jobsite?

Phone Numbers

What is the phone number to call to schedule an inspection?

What is the Inspector's phone number?

What is the phone number to call to schedule approvals with other departments prior to Final inspection?

Forms

Contractor City Business License Release Form

Special Inspector Registration Form

Special Inspector Report Form


Outside Agencies

What are the County and State Requirements?

Air Quality Control Management

CAL - OSHA

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Los Angeles County Health Department

This page was last modified on 04/21/2009

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