Requests for Modifications

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Apply for your Request for Modifications of Building Ordinances (Modification) Online

The Building and Safety Modification System allows customers to complete and submit modification request(s) online. Once submitted, the modification can be tracked and processed through the online system. To grant a request, equivalence to the ordinance shall be provided to show that the modification is in conformity with the spirit and the purpose of the code.

A listing of modifications templates is available below.

 

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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.

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Building
ID   Title  
PC/STR/Mod106-2023 Multi User All-Gender (Gender-Inclusive) Restrooms View
PC/STR/Mod057C-2020 Methane Exemption for Single Family Dwellings with Raised Foundations View
PC/STR/Mod105-2019 Epoxy Coating Over an Existing Slab View
PC/STR/Mod104-2020 Alternative Construction Materials View
PC/STR/Mod039-2020 Epoxy Injection of Cracks View
PC/STR/Mod040-2020 Expiration of Building Permit View
PC/STR/Mod041-2019 Extension of Time for Plan Check View
PC/STR/Mod041A-2020 Extension of Time for Plan Check - Current Code View
PC/STR/Mod042-2020 Extension of Time to Start Construction View
PC/STR/Mod043-2020 Exterior Wall Protection at Openings View
PC/STR/Mod044-2020 Fill Existing Pool in Lieu of Removing Pool Shell View
PC/STR/Mod057A-2020 Methane Hazard Mitigation Buffer View
PC/STR/Mod057B-2020 Methane Hazard Mitigation Zone View
PC/STR/Mod045-2020 Mortars for Patching View
PC/STR/Mod056-2020 Natural Ventilation In Lieu of Chapter 71 Requirements for Garage or Storage on Grade View
PC/STR/Mod058-2020 Special Egress Control Device View
PC/STR/Mod049-2020 Sprinklers at Exit Court View
PC/STR/Mod037B-2020 Building Separation B View
PC/STR/Mod037A-2020 Building Separation A View
PC/STR/Mod053-2020 Early Start Permit (Interior Demolition Without Triggering Disabled Access Upgrade) View
PC/STR/Mod038-2020 Commercial Coaches View
PC/STR/Mod052-2020 Early Start Permit (Foundation Only) View

Disabled Access
ID   Title  
PC/DAD/Mod004-2014 Reduced Strike Pull Side Distance View
PC/DAD/Mod002-2014 General Request for Modification Form regarding Disabled Access View

Electrical
ID   Title  
PC/ELEC/Mod010A-2016 Extend Plan Check Time (for 2008 Codes) View
PC/ELEC/Mod059-2016 MC Cable Only Permit (for 2011 Codes) View
PC/ELEC/Mod041-2017 Separate Approval for Fire Life Safety Plans View
PC/ELEC/Mod015-2017 Separate Fire Alarm Plans View
PC/ELEC/Mod007-2017 Add Loads to an Existing Installation View
PC/ELEC/Mod054-2017 Conduit Only Permit (Early Start Permit) View
PC/ELEC/Mod008-2017 Demand Factor of 0.65 to a Group of Reefer Receptacles View
PC/ELEC/Mod010-2017 Extend Plan Check Time View
PC/ELEC/Mod010A-2016 Extend Plan Check Time (for 2011 Codes) View
PC/ELEC/Mod013-2017 Installation of Equipment Prior to Test Lab Approval View
PC/ELEC/Mod059-2017 MC Cable Only Permit View
PC/ELEC/Mod016-2017 Use a Scale per Foot Smaller than 0.125 Inch for Site Utility Drawing View
PC/ELEC/Mod007-2017 Add Loads to an Existing Installation View
PC/ELEC/Mod008-2017 Demand Factor of 0.65 to a Group of Reefer Receptacles View
PC/ELEC/Mod013-2017 Installation of Equipment Prior to Test Lab Approval View
PC/ELEC/Mod014-2017 Separate Approval for Fire Life Safety Plans View
PC/ELEC/Mod015-2017 Separate Fire Alarm Plans View
PC/ELEC/Mod016-2017 Use a Scale per Foot Smaller than 0.125 Inch for Site Utility Drawing View
PC/ELEC/Mod054-2017 Conduit Only Permit (Early Start Permit) View
PC/ELEC/Mod059-2017 MC Cable Only Permit View
PC/ELEC/Mod010A-2017 Extend Plan Check Time (for 2011 Codes) View
PC/ELEC/Mod010A-2017 Extend Plan Check Time (for 2014 Codes) View

Grading
ID   Title  
PC/GRAD/Mod019-2017 Stockpiling of Dirt View
PC/GRAD/Mod020-2017 Sump Pump for Site Drainage View
PC/GRAD/GGI020-2015 Sump Pump Instructions - New ADA View
PC/GRAD/App021-2017 Application for GPI Waiver View

Mechanical
ID   Title  
PC/MECH/Mod036-2017 Siphonic Roof Drainage System View
PC/MECH/Mod031-2016 Building Sewer to Cross Lot Lines View
PC/MECH/Mod033-2017 High Pressure Gas View
PC/MECH/Mod24-2017 Drawing Scale View
PC/MECH/Mod27-20014 Inspection Prior to Plan Check View
PC/MECH/Mod29A-2017 Plan Check Extension (Version A) View
PC/MECH/Mod25-2017 Dryer Vent View
PC/MECH/Mod29B-2017 Plan Check Extension (Version B) View
PC/MECH/Mod101-2017 Plastic Underground Piping Variance View
PC/MECH/Mod103-2016 Ventless Dryer Variance View
PC/MECH/Mod35-2017 Tough Drain View
PC/MECH/Mod29-2017 Plan Check Extension View
PC/MECH/Mod105-2017 Non-listed Gas Sub-meters View
PC/MECHMod106-2017 Non-listed Onsite Graywater Treatment System View
PC-Build.Mod00 Request for Modification of Building Ordinances View

Plumbing
ID Title
PC/ALL/Mod00-2020 Request for Modification of Building Ordinances View

Zoning
ID Title
IB/P/ZC 2023-005-RFM Yard Reduction Request for Modification View