ROAD PERMIT - CONDUIT INSTALLATION / JOINT UTILITY TRENCH / MICRO-TRENCHING

The content of this page will provide guidance through the approval process of Conduit Installation / Joint Utility Trench / Micro-Trenching Permits.

 


CONDUIT INSTALLATION / JOINT UTILITY TRENCH / MICRO-TRENCHING PERMIT APPROVAL PROCESS



Conduit Installation / Joint Utility Trench / Micro-Trenching Permit Preparation


  1. 1.

    Letter of Authorization

    Required when the owner of the project is not the applicant.

  2. 2.

    Contractor Information

    Contractor license number and insurance required.

  3. 3.

    Site Plan

  4. 4.

    Traffic Control Plans

  5. 5.

    Register for an account on EPIC-LA





Conduit Installation / Joint Utility Trench / Micro-Trenching Permit Submittal


The steps below will guide you through the application submittal process in EPIC-LA.

  1. 1.

    Apply with EPIC-LA

    Select "Road Excavation Permit" from the "Apply" pull down menu.

  2. 2.

    Locations

    Select the blue box to provide the project address and/or parcel number. Parcel information can be found using the County Assessor's website.

  3. 3.

    Type

    Provide a detailed project scope in the "Description" box.

  4. 4.

    Contacts

    Add permit owner and contractor, they will need to create EPIC-LA accounts also.

  5. 5.

    More Info

    Provide all requested information. Acknowledgements must be accepted.

  6. 6.

    Attachments

    Upload files such as contractor's insurance/license, letter of authorization from permit owner, and any other relevant project documents.

  7. 7.

    Summary

    Review project before final submittal.

  8. 8.

    Once submitted you will receive an email with your permit number.


During the Permit Review Process: You may check the status of your permit application through your EPIC-LA account.




Conduit Installation / Joint Utility Trench / Micro-Trenching Permit Review And Approval


  1. 1.

    Each application submittal will be assigned to a permit engineer for initial review. The applicant will be contacted by the permit engineer and any critical missing items will be requested.


  2. 2.

    During review, an initial invoice for plan check and/or processing may be generated in EPIC-LA. This invoice must be paid before any further work will be performed. Prior to permit issuance, all required documents must be received or approved and all invoices must be paid.

  3. 3.

    Following permit issuance, the applicant must comply with all permit conditions. The new point of contact will be the inspector and the permit office.