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Depending on the type of work being performed, a plan review (plan check) by a department plan check engineer may be required prior to issuing a permit. Permits requiring plan check are issued after the plans have been reviewed and approved by the Department.
For permits that do not require plan check (Express Permits), a permit can be obtained over the counter or online.
Permits
Express Permits (no plan check):
 Building Permits
Electrical Permits
Elevator / Pressure Vessel Permits
Fire Protection Permits
HVAC Permits
Plumbing Permits
Other Permits
Building Plan Check:
New building or structure
Addition to building
Structural alteration to building or structure
Interior modification and change of floor plan
Change of use and/or occupancy
Parking layout change
Use-of-land, such as open air storage
Signs and sign structures
Fences, retaining walls and shoring plans
Records
The Department of Building and Safety provides access to and copies of Building and Safety records. The following types of records are available:
Building Permits
Certificates of Occupancy
Range Files (violations)
Plot Plans
Geology/Soils Reports
Affidavits/ZIs
Approved Building Plans
Board Files
Administrative Approvals
Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical
If you are looking for more information on building permits in Los Angeles visit www.ladbs.org
For Ventura County visit www.ventura.org/vcrma/build_safe/index.html
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