Any permit other than Express Permits or the online permits require plans. For the list of the Express Permits, check the corresponding Information Bulletin.

Whenever a building is demolished, a Demo Pre-Inspection (DPI) is required. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-039 available on LADBS.ORG for more information.

A Grading Pre-Inspection (GPI) is required for any grading work on a property which is within LA City Special Grading Area. Check ZIMAS to see if your property is in the Special Grading Area.

Most of the signs except wall signs, under certain conditions, require a Sign Pre-Inspection (SPI) report. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-078 for more information.

A permit is good for two years from the time the permit fees are paid. You will need to call for inspection at least once every 12 months, or the permit expires.

The forms are available on LADBS.ORG. Please see our Covenant and Agreements forms.

You cannot park within the required front yard setback of a property.

To open a new public record request, please contact the LADBS Custodian of Records via email at
ladbs.custodianofrecords@lacity.org.  In the subject line, please indicate that it is a Public Records Act Request. 

LADBS Custodian of Records
201 N. Figueroa St., Suite 1325
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 482-6770
ladbs.custodianofrecords@lacity.org

Public Record Act Requests to the Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) may include a wide variety of Departmental documents and materials (including print, photographic, and electronic formats) that were created or obtained by the department and are, at the time the request is filed, in the