Recent content by Inspector Parker

LA City does. And it's serious, we just came across one that the billboard company was just charged $350,000 for the 3rd time because they still have not obtained a permit.

Code Enforcement Inspector here in Los Angeles and we enforce municipal and zoning violations. During Covid the City implemented a Notice of Code Violation with no fees in order to give the constituents a chance to comply without fees. We are weening off of those and use them strictly for...

I totally agree with that perspective. If it's just a rental for out of towners then so be it but like you say it's being advertised with the perception of a party house and used in such a way then definitely needs some special attention. I would love if they created a specialty team to...

The problem with the parties, is it is not a building code violation for a owner/tenant to have family/friend gatherings. It's a far reach to classify it as a special event requiring the structure to be deemed an event hall. The parties would fall more under a municipal code for noise...

I work with Los Angeles City Code Enforcement and was just curious what other departments have as far as jurisdiction and how far you go to enforce old work with no permits. I think it's one of my favorite parts of this job, being able to be a detective and find all the work that was done...

Just wanted to update everyone that LADBS has a new website that has been completely revamped and seems much easier to use. As for the permitting process like Raffi was explaining, that has gotten much better in the last year and a half as the offices began to open back up to the public. You...

Sorry I missed this one. It's a market value of anything as well as the actual cash or gift card amount. So yes, if you were to be given sport event tickets the market value would go toward that $500.

Yeah the .gov makes a lot more sense. Also, I agree with you on the new design. Looks a lot easier to navigate and should help people to get through the permitting process a lot easier.

LADBS has changed it's website from LADBS.org to https://dbs.lacity.gov/.

Our department allows for $500 a year to be accepted by any inspector. It must be reported to your supervisor, but they will let you keep it. Any food items we just share amongst everyone so it doesn't count towards that $500.

Yeah, in LA you can go 8ft high on a lot that is at least 50ft wide.

Not sure where you are located, but Los Angeles City does not require a permit for vinyl, wood, or metal fences. Only block walls over 42" require a permit. So I would check with your local Building department to clarify what they require.

2023 City of LA Green, Existing Building and Residential Code

2023 City of LA Building Vol 1 & 2 These are just the City of LA revisions not the whole book

2023 City of LA Plumbing and Mechanical