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Division D›Article 8

SEC. 98.0302. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Los Angeles Building Code — LAMC Chapter IX · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · Los Angeles

(a) Hearing Examiners. The Board or the Superintendent may appoint one or more hearing examiners or the Board may designate one or more of its members to serve as hearing examiners to conduct hearings. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)

(b) Conduct of Hearing. The examiner hearing the case shall exercise all powers relating to the conduct of hearings.

(c) Reporting. The proceedings at the hearing shall be reported by a phonographic reporter if requested by any party thereto. A transcript of the proceedings shall be made available to all parties upon request and upon payment of the prescribed fee therefor.

(d) Continuances. The Board or the Superintendent may grant continuances; however, when a hearing examiner has been assigned to such hearing, no continuances may be granted except by the hearing examiner for good cause shown so long as the matter remains before the hearing examiner. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)

(e) Oaths – Certification. In any proceedings under this article, the Superintendent, the Board, any board member, any examining board, the Secretary of the Board or the hearing examiner has the power to administer oaths and affirmations and to certify to official acts. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)

(f) Reasonable Dispatch. The Superintendent, the Board, or the hearing examiner shall proceed with reasonable dispatch to conclude any matter being heard. Due regard shall be shown for the convenience and necessity of any parties or their representatives. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)

(g) Time and Place of Hearing. The Superintendent or the Board shall determine the time and place of hearing. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)

(h) Attendance of City Attorney. The City Attorney, upon the request of the Superintendent or the Board, may assign one of the City Attorney’s deputies or assistants to attend any hearing, and to give advice on any and all legal matters pertaining to the proceeding. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)

(i) Maintenance of Order. The Superintendent, the Board or examiner shall require the maintenance of order in the hearing room, may order the exclusion of witnesses, may expel anyone who disturbs the hearing, and may secure the aid of the Police Department for such purposes. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)

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▸Contents — Los Angeles Building Code — LAMC Chapter IX
Los Angeles Building Code — LAMC Chapter IX
  1. Chapter IX
  2. Chapter IX — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  3. Division 1
  4. Division 2
  5. Division 3
  6. Division 4
  7. Division 5
  8. Division 6
  9. Division 7
  10. Division 8
  11. Division 9
  12. Division 10
  13. Division 11
  14. Division 12
  15. Division 13
  16. Division 14
  17. Division 15
  18. Division 16
  19. Division 17
  20. Division 18
  21. Division 19
  22. Division 20
  23. Division 21
  24. Division 22
  25. Division 23
  26. Division 24
  27. Division 25
  28. Division 26
  29. Division 27
  30. Division 28
  31. Division 29
  32. Division 30
  33. Division 31
  34. Division 32
  35. Division 33
  36. Division 34
  37. Division 35
  38. Division 61
  39. Division 62
  40. Division 63
  41. Division 67
  42. Division 70
  43. Division 71
  44. Division 72
  45. Division 82
  46. Division 83
  47. Division 85
  48. Division 88
  49. Division 89
  50. Division 90
  51. Division 91
  52. Division 92
  53. Division 93
  54. Division 94
  55. Division 95
  56. Division 96
  57. Division 5 — REGISTRATION
  58. Division 16A
  59. Division 17
  60. Division 18
  61. Division 19
  62. Division 20
  63. Division 21
  64. Division 17
  65. Division 18
  66. Division C
  67. ▸Division D
    Overview
    1. SEC. 96.300. INTENT.
    2. SEC. 96.301. DEFINITIONS.
    3. SEC. 96.302. REPORTS REQUIRED.
    4. SEC. 96.303. APPLICATION.
    5. SEC. 96.304. CONTENTS OF REPORTS.
    6. SEC. 96.305. FEE FOR REPORTS.
    7. SEC. 96.306. EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF REPORT.
    8. SEC. 96.307. DELIVERY OF THE REPORT.
    9. SEC. 96.308. EXCEPTIONS.
    10. SEC. 96.309. NON-COMPLIANCE NOT TO INVALIDATE SALE OR EXCHANGE…
    11. SEC. 96.310. EFFECTIVE DATE.
    12. Article 7
    13. ▸Article 8
      Overview
      1. SEC. 98.0102. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF ARTICLE.
      2. SEC. 98.0104. CONFLICTING SECTIONS.
      3. SEC. 98.0106. AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT UNDERPAYMENTS AND OVERPAYMEN…
      4. SEC. 98.0107. CONTRACTOR PERMIT APPLICANTS – BUSINESS AND PAYR…
      5. SEC. 98.0108. POSTING OF ORDERS.
      6. SEC. 98.0109. EXPRESS PERMITS.
      7. SEC. 98.0201. AUTHORITY TO MAKE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
      8. SEC. 98.0202. REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, LIMITATION OF LICENSES.
      9. SEC. 98.0302. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
      10. SEC. 98.0303. ACCUSATION RE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENS…
      11. SEC. 98.0304. NOTICE OF DEFENSE TO ACCUSATION.
      12. SEC. 98.0306. AMENDMENT OF ACCUSATION AFTER SUBMISSION.
      13. SEC. 98.0307. SUBPOENAS.
      14. SEC. 98.0308. EVIDENCE.
      15. SEC. 98.0309. OFFICIAL NOTICES.
      16. SEC. 98.0310. METHOD OF DECISION IN CONTESTED CASES.
      17. SEC. 98.0311. DEFAULTS AND UNCONTESTED CASES.
      18. SEC. 98.0312. RECONSIDERATION.
      19. SEC. 98.0401. SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDING MAY INSPECT RECORDS.
      20. SEC. 98.0402. CODE ENFORCEMENT COSTS INCURRED: INVESTIGATION C…
      21. § 98.0403
      22. SEC. 98.0405. CHARGES FOR PRINTED MATERIALS AND MISCELLANEOUS …
      23. SEC. 98.0406. INSPECTION FEES FOR OFF HOURS INSPECTION.
      24. SEC. 98.0407. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE FEES.
      25. SEC. 98.0408. ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS BY DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES.
      26. SEC. 98.0410. SURCHARGE FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTERS.
      27. SEC. 98.0411. NON-COMPLIANCE FEES.
      28. SEC. 98.0412. INSPECTION FEES.
      29. SEC. 98.0413. SURCHARGE FOR ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL TESTING.
      30. SEC. 98.0414. CERTIFICATION FEES.
      31. SEC. 98.0415. CLERICAL, ISSUING OR RESEARCH FEES AND MISCELLAN…
      32. SEC. 98.0416. BUILDING AND SAFETY SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SURCHARGE.
      33. SEC. 98.0417. PROCESSING FEES FOR MISCELLANEOUS CERTIFICATES O…
      34. SEC. 98.0418. SURCHARGES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AUTOMATED SYSTEMS …
      35. SEC. 98.0419. WAIVER OF FEES FOR STRUCTURES DAMAGED IN THE 199…
      36. SEC. 98.0420. REFUNDS OF DEPARTMENT FEES.
      37. SEC. 98.0421. CODE VIOLATION INSPECTION FEE.
      38. SEC. 98.0422. FEES FOR OFF HOURS PLAN CHECK AND OTHER SERVICES
      39. SEC. 98.0501. ALTERNATE MATERIALS, DEVICES AND METHODS OF CONS…
      40. SEC. 98.0502. APPLIANCES, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
      41. SEC. 98.0504. ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS.
      42. SEC. 98.0601. PURPOSE.
      43. SEC. 98.0602. EXPIRATION OF PERMITS.
      44. SEC. 98.0603. EXPIRATION OF PLAN CHECK.
      45. SEC. 98.0605. TIME LIMITS OF REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION.
      46. SEC. 98.0702. DEFINITIONS.
      47. SEC. 98.0703. ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.
      48. SEC. 98.0704. ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES.
      49. SEC. 98.0705. STRICT LIABILITY OFFENSES.
      50. SEC. 98.0707. ADMINISTRATIVE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES FOR VACANT A…
      51. SEC. 98.0708. STANDARDS FOR FENCING AND BARRICADING A VACANT S…
      52. SEC. 98.0710. CONTINUOUS ABATEMENT AUTHORITY.
      53. SEC. 98.0711. ABATEMENT COST.
      54. SEC. 98.0712. CONTINUOUS PUBLIC NUISANCES.
      55. SEC. 98.0713. DUTY TO FILE A STATEMENT OF INTENT.
      56. SEC. 98.0714. POSTING NAME OF RESPONSIBLE PERSON.
      57. SEC. 98.0715. REINSPECTION FEE.
      58. SEC. 98.0716. VACANT STRUCTURE PENALTY.
      59. SEC. 98.0717. PROCEDURES FOR BARRICADED AND VACANT STRUCTURE P…
      60. SEC. 98.0718. APPEAL OF BARRICADED AND VACANT STRUCTURE PENALTY.
      61. SEC. 98.0719. ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT HEARING.
      62. SEC. 98.0720. FAILURE TO PAY PENALTIES.
      63. SEC. 98.0721. ALLOCATION OF VACANT BUILDING PENALTY.
    14. Article 9

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