LADBS - City of LA Department of Building and Safety
LADBS - City of LA Department of Building and Safety
Wednesday May 16, 2012
LADBS-Building Research Lab


Building Research Section (BRS)

The Building Research Section (BRS) of LADBS will approve alternate building materials or products that are at least equivalent to the materials prescribed in the code in terms of quality, effective time period of fire resistance, strength, effectiveness, durability and safety.

Research Report Index
Instructions for Completing Application Forms for Research Report and Research Report Fee's
Application for New General Approval or Technical Modification
Application for Renewal and Clerical Modification
Frequently Asked Questions
LADBS Information Bulletins
P/BC-2008-058 Guidelines for Recognition of Testing Agencies
P/BC-2011-119 Policy on Accepting Alternate Building Materials or Products
All LADBS Information Bulletins
Approved Testing Agency Roster
Research Report Activity (Under Construction)
International Code Council (ICC)
BRS Contact Information
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