Welcome to Building and Safety Website

Building and Safety Division

Welcome to the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Building and Safety website. This website 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 website include the Unicorporated County and 17 incorporated cities. Should you need further assistance beyond this website, our experienced staff is available for your needs

Announcements

We Are Moving!

NEW Building and Safety Office - Southwest Office

Effective February 17, 2009

The Los Angeles County, Department of Public Works, Building and Safety Division is opening it’s new Southwest District Office beginning February 17. If your project is in the unincorporated communities of: Athens, Athens Village, Baldwin Hills, Catalina Island, Compton, Del Aire, East And West Rancho Dominguez, El Camino Village, Florence, Harbor City, Lennox, Ladera Heights, Gardena, Marina del Rey, Rosewood, View Park, Windsor Hills, Walnut Park, Willowbrook; you will need to visit our new office located at 1320 West Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, CA 90044. You can contact us at (323) 820-6500.

Click to view service area map.

Building and Safety 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 website. This website 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 website include the Unicorporated County and 17 incorporated cities. Should you need further assistance beyond this website, our experienced staff is available for your needs Announcements We Are Moving! NEW Building and Safety Office - Southwest Office Effective February 17, 2009 The Los Angeles County, Department of Public Works, Building and Safety Division is opening it’s new Southwest District Office beginning February 17. If your project is in the unincorporated communities of: Athens, Athens Village, Baldwin Hills, Catalina Island, Compton, Del Aire, East And West Rancho Dominguez, El Camino Village, Florence, Harbor City, Lennox, Ladera Heights, Gardena, Marina del Rey, Rosewood, View Park, Windsor Hills, Walnut Park, Willowbrook; you will need to visit our new office located at 1320 West Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, CA 90044. You can contact us at (323) 820-6500. Click to view service area map.			FAQFrequently Asked Questions Where are field permit offices? What are permit fees based on? More... Related Agencies Links Page