Building Permit Records

The Building and Safety Records Counter provides access to and copies of Building and Safety records.

The following types of records are available

• Building Permits (from 1905 to present)
• Certificates of Occupancy (from 1940 to present)
• Range Files (violations)
• Plot Plans
• Geology/Soils Reports
• Affidavits/ZIs
• Approved Building Plans
• Board Files
• Administrative Approvals
• Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (from 1985 to 1990 and from 1996 to present)
• These records are available for all commercial and residential buildings. These public records are for viewing and/or copying except for Blueprint. To obtain copies of blueprints, this Department requires written authorization from the property owner, the licensed architect/engineer of record, and a copy of a current owner's grant deed.

You may obtain copies of these documents in person at our following locations:

Metro - 201 N. Figueroa St., 1st Floor, Room 110
Van Nuys - 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., 2nd Floor, Room 251

Office hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday, except Wednesday. Wednesdays, the public counters open at 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Metro and Van Nuys offices accept requests for records by fax and/or mail. (Please allow 7 - 15 working days for processing). The following mailing addresses are:

The Metro and Van Nuys offices also provide training for individuals who wish to learn how to research for high volume jobs. To schedule for training at the Metro office on Tuesday only, please call (213) 482-6899 or at the Van Nuys office on Wednesday only, please call (818) 374-4390.