Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Note: Projects submitted prior to January 1, 2022 are subject to the 2020 LA City Codes -- see all updated documents on the 2020 Code Documents page.
Note: Projects submitted after January 1, 2017 must comply with the 2017 LA City Codes -- see all updated documents on the 2017 Code Documents page.
When is plan check required?
Projects that qualify for
Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.
When is plan check required?
Projects that qualify for
Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.
When is plan check required?
Projects that qualify for
Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.
When is plan check required?
Projects that qualify for
Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.
When is plan check required?
Projects that qualify for
Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.
When is plan check required?
Projects that qualify for
Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.
When is plan check required?
Projects that qualify for
Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.
When is plan check required?
Projects that qualify for
Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.
Board of Building & Safety Commissioners (BBSC)
When is plan check required?
Projects that qualify for
Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.
Building Product Approval (Test Lab)
When is plan check required?
Projects that qualify for
Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.
Mechanical Product Approval (Test Lab)
When is plan check required?
Projects that qualify for
Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.
Electrical Product Approval (Test Lab)
When is plan check required?
Projects that qualify for
Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.
When is plan check required?
Projects that qualify for
Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.
Audit and Retro-Commissioning
When is plan check required?
Projects that qualify for
Express Permit do not require plan checks. Other plan checks, including plan checks by other City departments, county and state agencies may also be required for the work being performed.