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About the Building Safety Division
The Building Safety Division is responsible for the review, approval, and inspection of all building projects within the City. The purpose of the Building Safety Division is to enforce minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation and green building systems, systems efficiency and property protection.
One of the primary goals of the Building Safety Division is to guide the public through the building construction process and to serve as a resource for building code and design issues.
Building Safety Permit Applications:
• Building Application
• Electrical Application
• HVAC Application
• Plumbing Application
• Sewer Application
• Grading Application
Building Safety Fees:
Forms & Handouts:
- Plan Check Submittal Form
- Window Replacement Guidelines
- Alternate Material Design Application
- Exterior Temporary Structure Requirements
- Credit Card Authorization (Fillable)
- Residential Plan Check Submittal Requirements
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Plan Check Submittal Requirements
- Commercial Plan Check Submittal Requirements
- Building Safety Permit Fees
Other Agencies:
• Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts – Sewerage System Connection Fee Form
• South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1403 Demolition Notification Form
Building Safety fees can be difficult to calculate due to the various formulas. Please call 310-412-5294 and ask to speak to a Building Permit Technician or a Plan Check Engineer and they can assist you in calculating your fees.