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I have a Los Angeles City Research Report (LARR) based on a Nationally Recognized Model Code Agency Evaluation Report. Is my Los Angeles City Research Report Approved for the Current Los Angeles City Building Code (LABC)?

Your products are approved for the Code version only listed on both the Evaluation Report and the LARR approval letter.  If either product approval document does not list the current version of the Building Code, you will need to have these updated.

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I have a Los Angeles City Research Report (LARR). How do I know if my approval is applicable to the current code?

The LARR may be used only for projects permitted under the Code version specified on the LARR.

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Los Angeles City Research Reports are allowed to be based on an Evaluation Report from a Nationally Recognized Model Code Agency. Who are Nationally Recognized Model Code Agencies currently accepted by LADBS Building Research Section?
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I have a technical change I want to include to my Los Angeles City Research Report and I also need to renew my current Research Report. What are the fees and what forms do I need to fill out?

 

Two forms must be completed together:

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Do plumbing and mechanical equipment and fixtures require approval by LADBS-MTL?

No, provided the equipment or fixture is listed by an approved listing agency to meet the applicable standards listed in the code.

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What are the different approvals I can get from LADBS-MTL?

One-time Approval. This approval is granted for fixtures and equipment that are custom made or installed at a specific job site. The evaluation and testing can often be performed at the location where the fixture/equipment is installed.

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What is the process of obtaining an LADBS-MTL approval?

The process to obtain a Los Angeles City Mechanical Research Report consists of the following steps:

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How can I obtain an application for product approval?

The application form can be found on the website here o

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How long does it take to obtain LADBS-MTL approval for a product?

It depends on the backlog at the time the application is submitted. The backlog information is provided to applicants at the time of submittal. The backlog is the time it takes to assign an application and report to an LADBS-MTL engineer to be processed from the submittal date.

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Who can apply for approval?

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