Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety

Category: City government office in Los Angeles, California

Address: 1828 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA

Phone: +12134733231

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 7:30AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 9AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 7:30AM–4:30PM

Friday: 7:30AM–4:30PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Alfred Gordon

Sep 8, 2020

Lobby area Rep was completely disengaged and didn’t adequately communicate. Stood in line to then be handed a submittal sheet to stand in line again to ask a follow up question to then stand in line again to turn it in. And then when I voiced my displeasure he had a power trip!

Mary De La Rosa

Dec 5, 2019

This place is worst. A lot of new people who have no idea what they are doing! Parking is also awful and wait times are inaccurate.

Keith Yang

Jun 14, 2016

Convenient fast service No waiting

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Questions & Answers

Is the Building Dept open in W/LA to check on the status of a Building Permit ?

Richard Kline | Apr 22, 2022
Fawad Shaiq | Apr 22, 2022

Not yet

is this department open saturday

Hubie Vine | Mar 23, 2022
Edward Liiv | Mar 23, 2022

Are there noise or dances about how much noise a car or motorcycle can legally make in a residential area?

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I recently purchased a home in Westchester and would like to replace some windows and front entry doors. Is the Sawtelle Office the area office I can obtain a permit and schedule the job inspections?

Ricky Lewis | Aug 20, 2021
David Barrozo | Aug 20, 2021

Check out the city website ladbs.org. You can find lots of info for the work to be done. Some work may qualify as express so you don't need to submit a plan. Some may qualify as e-plan and you may submit your plan online. Hope that helps. You may also just go to the Sawtelle office if feasible.

Do I a permit to replace a tub and redo the tile ?

Dennis Miyahira | Aug 20, 2021
johnny banegas | Aug 20, 2021

Yes you need a permit for the tub only

Can I get advise for changes to my property over the phone

jill webb | Aug 20, 2020
David Barrozo | Aug 20, 2020

It's quite possible, dial 311, the City's indo info line, and ask to speak to a plan checker, they help you determine what you can do according to your zoning

Our Condominium complex need some asphalt work done, do we need a permit for this? If we do, what permit(s) do we need and who is responsible for getting the permit(s)?

TIM JOHNSON | Aug 21, 2019
Quetzal Silver | Aug 21, 2019

Perhaps not.. Depends on square footage. You should take a basic idea down to Building dept. If you need more help. 323 947.9039

Hi, I am a homeowner and would like to know more about ADU. Could you help me to find out more about architectural requirements and required taxes that I may have to pay? Could you direct me to a link that I can find the information and requir'mt?

Daniel Yerushalmi | Aug 21, 2019
Bruce Rudman | Aug 21, 2019

Hi Daniel, My first recommendation is to contact an Architect (I am one) to get specific information for your unique property. With regard to taxes, a first step could be to contact the LA County Assessor office https:/assessor.lacounty.gov to get, again, the specific information for your unique property. Hope this helps. Thanks, Bruce.

I want to convert my garage into an auxiliary living quarter. Is it mandatory that the sewer line from the new living quarter must be separate from the main house sewer line?

Hubie Vine | Aug 21, 2019
Bruce Rudman | Aug 21, 2019

Nope. Usually a residence has one connection to the main line servicing your property. As long as you have enough pitch from your ADU, you can connect it to the existing line, given both are the correct size. You should hire an Architect to be sure all codes are met and used to your advantage.

what side do the posts go on when your putting a fence between two houses

Charla Smith | Aug 21, 2019
Bruce Rudman | Aug 21, 2019

Depends on your agreement with your neighbor. If you have a written agreement that the fence is paid for by both and both are responsible, then it can be on the property line. If not, it should be placed on your side with the outside face on but not past the property line. Check with a real estate attorney, Planning Department, and hire a surveyor if you want to push the nitty gritty. Or, just put it entirely on your side, while still meeting all other code requirements. Hope this answers your question.

Where is the customers parking?

MR RED | Aug 21, 2019
Bruce Rudman | Aug 21, 2019

Street parking only. Watch your meter carefully! There is also free side street parking with a very short walk, but read the signs.

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