SEC. 93.0214. FEES FOR NEW GENERAL USE BRANCH CIRCUITS.
Los Angeles Building Code — LAMC Chapter IX · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · Los Angeles
(a) The fees prescribed in this section apply to new branch circuit wiring and the lighting fixtures, switches, receptacles, appliances or other utilization equipment permitted to be supplied by these branch circuits. Fees shall also be collected for branch circuits which are temporarily installed for trade shows or carnivals and shall be 50% of the fees prescribed in this subsection. (Amended by Ord. No. 171,185, Eff. 7/22/96.)
The term lighting as used in this section applies to general illumination, outdoor and similar lighting except as provided in LAMC Section 93.0216 for studio stage effects lighting and in LAMC Section 93.0215 for temporary lighting. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
FEES FOR NEW GENERAL USE BRANCH CIRCUITS (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
| Rating Type or Use of Branch Circuits | Fees for Each Branch Circuits |
|---|---|
| Rating Type or Use of Branch Circuits | Fees for Each Branch Circuits |
| 15 or 20 ampere 120V lighting or general use receptacle; and dwelling appliances 15 to 50 amperes; and non- dwelling motors or appliances supplying aggregate loads not exceeding 3HP or K.V.A.* |
|
| 1 to 10 branch circuits inclusive | $17.00 Ea. |
| 11 to 40 branch circuits | $16.00 Ea. |
| 41 or more branch circuits | $15.00 Ea. |
| 15 or 20 ampere 208V to 277V lighting | $30.00 Ea. |
| All other lighting branch circuits 600 V or less | $36.00 Ea. |
- The fees are prescribed in LAMC Section 93.0216 shall be charged for equipment loads exceeding those set forth in this section.
(b) For the purposes of this section, each ungrounded conductor of a multi-wire branch circuit is counted as one circuit.
EXCEPTION: Individual multi-wire branch circuits supplying one appliance may be counted as one circuit.
(c) For the purposes of this section, three-phase lighting branch circuits are counted as two branch circuits.
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- Chapter IX
- Chapter IX — BUILDING REGULATIONS
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- Division 91
- Division 92
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- Division 94
- Division 95
▸Division 96
Overview- SEC. 91.9602. SCOPE.
- SEC. 91.9603. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.9604. ANALYSIS AND DESIGN.
- SEC. 91.9605. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION.
- SEC. 91.9606. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON PLANS.
- SEC. 91.9701. TITLE.
- SEC. 91.9702. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 91.9703. SCOPE.
- SEC. 91.9704. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.9705. BENCHMARKING AND SELF-REPORTING OF ENERGY AND WA…
- SEC. 91.9706. ENERGY AND WATER AUDITS AND RETRO-COMMISSIONING.
- SEC. 91.9707. RECORD MAINTENANCE.
- SEC. 91.9708. SCHEDULE FOR COMPLIANCE.
- SEC. 91.9709. NONCOMPLIANCE FEE.
- SEC. 91.9710. SUBMITTAL FEES.
- SEC. 91.9711. BUILDING AND SAFETY DEVELOPMENT SURCHARGE.
- SEC. 91.9712. SEVERABILITY.
- Article 1.2
- Article 1.5
- Article 1.5 — , DIVISION 1
- Article 1.5 — , DIVISION 2
- Article 1.5 — , DIVISION 3
- Article 1.5 — , DIVISION 4
- Article 1.5 — , DIVISION 5
- Article 1.5 — , DIVISION 6
- Article 1.5 — , DIVISION 7
- Article 1.5 — , DIVISION 8
- Article 1.5 — , DIVISION 9
- Article 2
- Part 2
▸Part 3
Overview- SEC. 92.0135. POWERS OF DEPARTMENT AND BOARD.
- SEC. 92.0136. APPEALS.
- SEC. 92.0137. EXPIRATION OF PERMIT AND PLAN CHECK.
- SEC. 92.0138. SCOPE OF PERMITS.
- SEC. 92.0139. NON-RESPONSIBILITY OF CITY.
- SEC. 92.0140. PROCEDURE FOR REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION.
- SEC. 92.0141. ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION.
- SEC. 92.0201. RESERVED.
- SEC. 92.0202. GENERAL.
- SEC. 92.0204. RESERVED.
- SEC. 92.0205. RETROACTIVE PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 92.0206. MECHANICAL LOCKS AND ELECTRIC CONTACTS.
- SEC. 92.0207. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 92.0302. PRIVATE RESIDENCE INCLINED ELEVATORS.
- SEC. 92.0304. PRIVATE RESIDENCE ELEVATORS.
- SEC. 92.0312. NAMEPLATE.
- SEC. 92.0313. MAINTENANCE.
- SEC. 92.0401. SCOPE.
- SEC. 92.0402. GENERAL.
▸Article 3
Overview- SEC. 93.0101. TITLE.
- SEC. 93.0103. SCOPE.
- SEC. 93.0104. PROHIBITED ACTS.
- SEC. 93.0105. INTERPRETATION.
- SEC. 93.0106. OTHER LIMITATIONS.
- SEC. 93.0107. DISTRACTING, CONFUSING OR NUISANCE LIGHTING VIEW…
- SEC. 93.0108. EXEMPTED FROM CODE.
- SEC. 93.0109. EXISTING CONSTRUCTION.
- SEC. 93.0110. RELOCATED BUILDINGS.
- SEC. 93.0111. CHANGE OF OCCUPANCIES.
- SEC. 93.0112. EFFECTIVE DATE.
- SEC. 93.0113. REFERRED DOCUMENTS – COPIES.
- SEC. 93.0114. RIGHT OF ENTRY.
- SEC. 93.0115. CODE ARRANGEMENT.
- SEC. 93.0116. FIRE DAMAGED WIRING SYSTEM.
- SEC. 93.0117. OUTDOOR LIGHTING AFFECTING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
- SEC. 93.0201. PERMIT REQUIRED.
- SEC. 93.0202. EXCEPTIONS, PERMITS NOT REQUIRED.
- SEC. 93.0204. PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
- SEC. 93.0206. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
- SEC. 93.0207. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON PLANS OR SPECIFICATIONS.
- SEC. 93.0208. TRANSFER OF PERMITS AND PLAN CHECKS.
- SEC. 93.0209. REVOCATION OF PERMITS.
- SEC. 93.0211. EXPIRATION OF PERMITS.
- SEC. 93.0212. INVESTIGATION FEE.
- SEC. 93.0213. FEES REQUIRED.
- SEC. 93.0214. FEES FOR NEW GENERAL USE BRANCH CIRCUITS.
- SEC. 93.0215. FEES FOR ADDING LIGHTING FIXTURES, AND OTHER LOA…
- SEC. 93.0216. FEES FOR MOTORS, TRANSFORMERS, HEATING APPLIANCE…
- SEC. 93.0217. FEES FOR FIRE ALARM AND SIGNALING SYSTEM, COMMUN…
- SEC. 93.0219. FEES FOR BUSWAYS, POWER DUCT, TROLLEY DUCT, CABL…
- SEC. 93.0220. MINIMUM INSPECTION FEE.
- SEC. 93.0222. FEES FOR GAS TUBE LIGHTING, SIGNS AND SIGN FLASH…
- SEC. 93.0223. FEES FOR SWIMMING POOLS.
- SEC. 93.0227. FEES FOR CHANGING ADDRESS.
- SEC. 93.0228. FEES FOR MOVED BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.
- SEC. 93.0229. FEES FOR ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS.
- SEC. 93.0233. FEES FOR PLAN CHECKING.
- SEC. 93.0235. FEES FOR WITNESSING TESTS OF EMERGENCY SYSTEMS A…
- SEC. 93.0243. INSPECTION FEES FOR OFF-SITE INSPECTIONS.
- SEC. 93.0303. NEW MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION.
- SEC. 93.0304. INSPECTIONS.
- SEC. 93.0305. REQUEST FOR INSPECTION.
- SEC. 93.0306. INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL WIRING AND EQUIPMENT IN…
- SEC. 93.0307. REINSPECTION OF ELECTRIC WIRING.
- SEC. 93.0308. TEMPORARY USE OF CURRENT.
- SEC. 93.0311. AUTHORITY TO CONDEMN INSTALLATIONS.
- SEC. 93.0312. ABANDONED WIRING.
- SEC. 93.0313. WIRING STANDARDS.
- SEC. 93.0314. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE.
- SEC. 93.0315. NON-RESPONSIBILITY OF CITY.
- SEC. 93.0401. POWER TO REGULATE.
- SEC. 93.0402. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
- Division 5 — REGISTRATION
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