Within two (2) years after the service date of the Order to Comply, a structural analysis and plans to either retrofit or demolish, or proof of previous retrofit shall be submitted to the Department for review if the building meets the minimum requirements of this ordinance.

Begin construction and request inspections online using our Online Services.

The documents required for submittal are:

Plan check is a process of which the plans are reviewed for compliance to current codes. For this program, the plans will be reviewed for compliance to the mandatory retrofit ordinance 183983 and 184081. Once plans have been reviewed and approved, permit can be issued.

All construction work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by authorized inspectors. It is your responsibility to notify the inspector when the work is ready for inspection. 

To request for inspection, please call (888) LA4Build or request for inspection online.

“ASHRAE Guideline 0.2-2015 Commissioning Process for Existing Systems and Assemblies”
requires the following items as part of Retro-Commissioning:

”ASHRAE Guideline 0.2-2015 Commissioning Process for Existing Systems and Assemblies” requires the following items as part of the Audit:

Remodeling of apartment buildings that were first occupied prior to March 13, 1991, are not subject to DA requirements.

Yes, as long as it does not obstruct controls, faucets, and shower spray units, or the transfer of an individual from wheelchairs onto shower seats.