Frequently Asked Questions

Image of Downtown Los Angeles

Search FAQs

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.


or Select by Topic

ePlanLA

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.

Permit

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.

Plan Check

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.

Inspection

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.

Code Enforcement

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.

Zoning

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.

Data & Records

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.

Refunds

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.

Soft-Story Retrofit

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.