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Building and Safety Division

Welcome to the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Building and Safety web site. This web site provides on-line assistance with :

General Information
Guidance on obtaining permits
Requirements for building plan submission
Construction details
Building codes and standards
How-to report a building or property violation

Building and Safety provides service to the public by verifying safe building design and construction through the enforcement of building codes and standards. The geographical areas applicable to this web site include the Unincorporated County and 17 incorporated cities. Should you need further assistance beyond this web site, our experienced staff is available for your needs.

Announcements

Find the Building and Safety Office for Your Project

Use our Service Locator to quickly determine which Building and Safety office has jurisdiction over a property.

Posted: 17-FEB-2010

Building Energy Efficiency Standards

The 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards went into effect on January 1, 2010. All applications submitted after January 1, 2010 must comply with the 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. Go to the California Energy Commission website for more information.

Posted: 17-FEB-2010

BSD Home Page Information About Us Contact Us Functional Index Code Enforcement Property Rehabilitation Certifications and Special Inspections Links DPW's Main Website Local Offices Contract Cities Code Standards and Guidelines Fees Forms & Publications General Permit Information Plan Submission and Review Green Building Report a Violation Report of Grading Activities			Building and Safety Division Welcome to the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Building and Safety web site. This web site provides on-line assistance with : General Information Guidance on obtaining permits Requirements for building plan submission Construction details Building codes and standards How-to report a building or property violation Building and Safety provides service to the public by verifying safe building design and construction through the enforcement of building codes and standards. The geographical areas applicable to this web site include the Unincorporated County and 17 incorporated cities. Should you need further assistance beyond this web site, our experienced staff is available for your needs. Announcements Find the Building and Safety Office for Your Project Use our Service Locator to quickly determine which Building and Safety office has jurisdiction over a property. Posted: 17-FEB-2010 Building Energy Efficiency Standards The 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards went into effect on January 1, 2010. All applications submitted after January 1, 2010 must comply with the 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. Go to the California Energy Commission website for more information. Posted: 17-FEB-2010			FAQFrequently Asked Questions Where are field permit offices? What are permit fees based on? More... Related Agencies Links Page