Los Angeles County Municipal Code Art. 82 Permits and Inspection
Los Angeles County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles County
Cite as: Los Angeles County Municipal Code Article 82 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 82-1. - Permits Required¶
A person, whether acting as principal, servant, agent or employee, shall not do or cause or permit to be done any electrical work regulated by this Code without first securing a permit from the Chief Electrical Inspector authorizing such work.
(Ord. 2002-0077 § 13, 2002; Ord. 99-0041 § 5, 1999; Ord. 95-0067 § 2, 1995.)
Sec. 82-2. - Time Limit¶
Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 12 months from the date such permit is issued, or the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days, or the permittee fails to obtain inspection as required by the provisions of Section 82-14 of this Code for a period of 180 days.
EXCEPTION: Permits issued to abate violation(s) in conjunction with a code enforcement action shall expire and become null and void at a date not to exceed (12) months from the date of issuance or other date determined by the Building Official.
The Building Official may grant one or more extensions of the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days from the date of expiration upon written request from the permittee and payment of a fee in an amount determined by the Building Official, not to exceed 25 percent of the permit fee.
Once a permit, including any extension(s) thereof, has expired, the permittee shall file a new application as specified in Section 82-1.
(Ord. 2019-0057 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2013-0049 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2002-0077 § 14, 2002; Ord. 99-0041 § 6, 1999; Ord. 92-0004 § 10, 1992.)
Sec. 82-3. - Work Requiring a Permit¶
No person shall install, alter, reconstruct or repair any electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus, or equipment, within or on any building, structure or premises without first obtaining a permit therefor from the Chief Electrical Inspector, except as follows:
(a)
Minor repair work, such as the replacement of lamps, switches, receptacle devices, sockets, and the like, or the connection of portable motor and appliances to suitable receptacles which have been permanently installed.
(b)
The wiring for temporary theater, motion picture or television stage sets.
(c)
Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus, or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.
(d)
Low-energy power, control, and signal circuits that are not an integral part of an appliance and in which the power is limited from a source having a rated output of not more than 30 volts and 1,000 volt-amperes.
(e)
Temporary decorative lighting.
(f)
The installation of temporary wiring for testing or experimental purposes within suitable facilities.
(g)
Replacement of over-current devices of the same type and the same rating.
(h)
Portable generators, portable motors, appliances, tools, power outlets, and other portable equipment connected by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug.
(i)
Private telephone, intercom, sound and communication systems; provided, however, that the above system(s) do not exceed the value as indicated in (c) and (d) of this section. A permit shall be obtained for the power supplies required by the above systems.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, all electrical wiring and equipment shall comply with Section 83-2 of this Code.
(Ord. 2007-0109 § 4 (part), 2007; Ord. 2002-0077 § 15, 2002; Ord. 99-0041 § 7, 1999; Ord. 89-0084 § 1, 1989; Ord. 86-0003 §§ 6 and 7, 1986; Ord. 84-0032 § 1, 1984.)
Sec. 82-4. - Application for Electrical Permits¶
Application for an electrical permit shall describe the work to be performed on the form provided, and shall give the location either by street and house number, by lot, block and tract, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed work. A separate application shall be required for each building or structure.
EXCEPTION: Applications for single-family dwellings may include all accessory buildings such as garages, sheds, guest houses, and the like that are located on the same lot and erected at the same time as the main building.
The applicant for electrical permits for work exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) in value shall be a licensed contractor, registered maintenance electrician, homeowner, or authorized government representative.
The Chief Electrical Inspector may refuse to issue a permit for temporary or permanent service when there is no apparent legally permitted use for the service. In determining whether a proposed use is legally permitted, the Chief Electrical Inspector may consider not just the provisions of the Electrical Code but all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
(a)
Licensed Contractor. A licensed contractor is a person who is engaged in the business of installing or repairing electrical wiring or equipment or who does, or who holds himself out as willing to do personally or through his employees any work or services in connection with the installation, alteration or repair of any electrical wiring or equipment or part thereof, and who possesses an appropriate contractor's license pursuant to Chapter 9, Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California when such license includes within its classification limitations the activities set forth on the application for permit and entitles the licensee to perform personally or through his employees all such activities without personal local qualification or registration.
A permit may be issued to a firm, partnership or corporation, any officer or member of which is a licensed contractor, in the event that all construction or work is done under the direct personal supervision of such officer or member.
(b)
Registered Maintenance Electrician. A Registered Maintenance Electrician is a person possessing a valid Certificate of Registration issued by the Chief Electrical Inspector.
A Certificate of Registration as Maintenance Electrician, upon application therefor, may be issued to any person regularly employing one or more electricians for the purpose of installation, alteration or maintenance of electrical wiring or equipment on his own premises. The application for such certificate shall be made in writing by a responsible officer of the firm, and shall designate one or more persons as registrant.
A registration fee shall be paid for each maintenance electrician as set forth in this Code. All such work shall be installed and done in accordance with the provisions of this Code, and such work shall be subject to permits, fees, and inspection to the same extent as all other similar work for which such inspection is provided.
The firm shall keep a record of all work performed under the maintenance certificate, showing the nature and location of the work, and such records shall be made available to the Chief Electrical Inspector.
(c)
Homeowner. A homeowner is the owner of a single-family residence, including common accessory and minor poultry, animal or agricultural buildings. A permit may be issued to such homeowner for his principal place of residence and appurtenances thereto, provided that work authorized under any such permit shall be done by the person to whom the permit is issued, or by a member of his immediate family.
Should any provision of Sections (a), (b) or (c) be violated, the permit shall be subject to immediate cancellation. This permit cancellation is in addition to any other enforcement provisions or penalties provided for in this Code.
(d)
Government Representative. A government representative is a person who is employed by and who has been authorized by a governmental agency to supervise or control electrical work on the premises of such agency.
(e)
Special Permission. When there appears to the Chief Electrical Inspector an urgent necessity, an electrical permit may be issued to other persons by special permission.
(f)
Expiration of Application. When no permit is issued within one year following the date of the application therefor, the application shall automatically expire. Plans and specifications previously submitted may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Chief Electrical Inspector. The Chief Electrical Inspector may grant up to two extensions not exceeding 180 days per extension beyond the initial one-year limit upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken and upon payment of an extension fee in an amount determined by the Chief Electrical Inspector, not to exceed 25 percent of the plan check fee.
Once an application, including any extension(s) thereof has expired, the applicant shall file a new application, resubmit plans and specifications and pay a new plan checking or review fee.
(Ord. 2013-0049 § 4, 2013; Ord. 2010-0054 § 3, 2010; Ord. 2007-0109 § 4 (part), 2007; Ord. 2002-0077 § 16, 2002; Ord. 99- 0041 § 8, 1999; Ord. 88-0037 § 4, 1988.)
Sec. 82-5. - Plans¶
When required by the Chief Electrical Inspector, the applicant shall submit two sets of plans, specifications, calculations, and/or reports with the application for the electrical permit. When a plan checking fee or other fees are required by this or any related ordinance or statute, such fees shall be collected at the time plans are filed. Unless otherwise permitted by the Chief Electrical Inspector, all plans, specifications, calculations, and/or reports shall be prepared and designed by a professional electrical engineer registered in the State of California in accordance with the Professional Engineer's Act (California Business and Professions Code sections 6700, et seq.), or by a person who is qualified to prepare electrical engineering documents and who is exempt from registration pursuant to the provisions of the Professional Engineer's Act.
Except for plans prepared solely for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with the requirements of Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (California Energy Code) or except as otherwise permitted by the Chief Electrical Inspector, all plans, specifications, calculations, and/or reports shall bear the signature and the seal or stamp of the person preparing the documents.
(Ord. 2005-0065 § 3, 2005; Ord. 88-0037 § 5, 1988.)
Sec. 82-6. - Electrical Permits¶
The application, plans and specifications filed as required, shall be checked by the Chief Electrical Inspector, and if found to be in conformity with the requirements of this Code and all other laws or ordinances applicable thereto, the Chief Electrical Inspector shall, upon receipt of the required fee, issue a permit therefor.
The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this Code or of any other laws or ordinances. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code or any other laws or ordinances shall be valid.
The issuance of a permit based on plans and specifications shall not prevent the Chief Electrical Inspector from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications, or from preventing construction being carried on thereunder when in violation of this Code or of any other laws and ordinances.
(Ord. 2002-0077 § 17, 2002.)
Sec. 82-8. - Fees¶
Except as otherwise provided herein, at the time of filing an application therefor, a fee shall be paid to the Chief Electrical Inspector as set forth in this Section.
| (a) Electrical Permit Fees. | |
|---|---|
| PERMITS. | |
| 1. For issuing permits, each | $39.99 |
| SYSTEM FEE SCHEDULE. | |
| (Note: The following do not include permit issuing fee.) | |
| New Residential Buildings: | |
| The following fees shall include all wiring and electrical equipment in or on each building, or other electrical equipment on the same premises constructed at the same time. | |
| 2. For new multifamily residential buildings (apartments and condominiums) having three (3) or more living units not including garages, carports, and other noncommercial automobile storage areas constructed at the same time, per square foot | $0.11 |
| For garages, carports, and other accessory buildings, used in conjunction with multifamily residential buildings use BRANCH CIRCUIT FEE OR UNIT FEE SCHEDULE. | |
| 3. For new single or two-family residential buildings not including garages, carports and other minor accessory buildings constructed at the same time, per square foot | $0.22 |
| For garages, carports and other minor accessory buildings constructed at the same time as single or two-family residential buildings, a fee will not be required. For other types of residential occupancies and alterations, additions and modifications to existing residential buildings, use BRANCH CIRCUIT FEE OR UNIT FEE SCHEDULE. | |
| 4. Private Swimming Pools: | |
| For new private, residential, inground swimming pools for single or multifamily occupancies, including a complete system of necessary branch circuit wiring, bonding, grounding, underwater lighting, water pumping and other similar electrical equipment directly related to the operation of a swimming pool, each | $117.53 |
| For other types of swimming pools, therapeutic whirlpools, spas, hot tubs and alterations to existing swimming pools, each | $79.09 |
| 5. Carnivals and Circuses: | |
| Carnivals, circuses or other traveling shows or exhibitions utilizing transportable-type rides, booths, displays and attractions: | |
| For electric generators and electrically driven rides, each | $56.43 |
| For mechanically driven rides and walk-through attractions or displays having electric lighting, each | $23.66 |
| For a system of area and booth lighting, each | $23.66 |
| For permanently installed rides, booths, displays and attractions, use UNIT FEE SCHEDULE. | |
| 6. Temporary Power Service: | |
| For a temporary service power pole or pedestal, including all pole or pedestal mounted receptacle outlets and appurtenances, each | $63.21 |
| For a temporary distribution system and temporary lighting and receptacle outlets for construction sites, decorative lighting, Christmas tree sales lots, firework stands, sales booths, additional pole, etc., each | $30.99 |
| BRANCH CIRCUIT AND UNIT FEE SCHEDULES. | |
| (Note: 1. The following do not include permit issuing fees; 2. Where appropriate either fee schedule may be used.) | |
| 7. Branch Circuit Fees (Alternate to Unit Fees): | |
| Branch circuit fees apply to new branch circuit wiring and the lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles which are supplied by these branch circuits, including their outlets. | |
| For 15 or 20 ampere 120 volt lighting or general use receptacles: | |
| First 10 branch circuits, each | $25.10 |
| Each additional branch circuit from 11 to 40 inclusive | $20.88 |
| Each additional branch circuit over 40 | $18.66 |
| For 15 or 20 ampere 208 volt to 277 volt lighting, each | $39.55 |
| Exception: An individual multiwire branch circuit supplying one appliance may be counted as one circuit. | |
| Unit Fees (Alternate to Branch Circuit Fees): | |
| 8. Receptacle, Switch, Lighting, or Other: | |
| For receptacle, switch, lighting, or other outlets at which current is used or controlled, except services, feeders and meters: | |
| First 20, each | $3.11 |
| Additional outlets, each | $2.11 |
| (Note: For multi-outlet assemblies, each five feet or fraction thereof may be considered as one outlet.) | |
| 9. Lighting Fixtures: | |
| For lighting fixtures, sockets, or other lamp-holding devices: | |
| First 20, each | $3.11 |
| Additional fixtures, each | $2.11 |
| For pole or platform mounted lighting fixtures, each | $3.67 |
| For theatrical-type lighting fixtures or assemblies, each | $3.67 |
| 10. Residential Appliances of Three Horsepower or Less: | |
| For fixed residential appliances or receptacle outlets for same, including wall-mounted electric ovens, counter-mounted cooking tops, electric ranges, self-contained room, console, or through- wall air conditioners, space heaters, food-waste grinders, dishwashers, washing machines, water heaters, clothes dryers, or other motor-operated appliances, not exceeding three (3) horsepower (HP) in rating, each | $15.44 |
| Note: For other types of air conditioners and other motor-driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus. | |
| 11. Other Appliances of Three Horsepower or Less: | |
| For any appliance installed in a nonresidential occupancy and not exceeding three (3) horsepower (HP), kilowatt (KW), or kilovolt-ampere (KVA) in rating, including medical and dental devices, food, beverage, and ice cream cabinets, illuminated showcases, drinking fountains, vending machines, laundry machines, or other similar types of equipment, each | $22.44 |
| (Note: 1. As used in the above sentence, "nonresidential occupancy" includes but is not limited to hotels and motels. 2. For other types of air conditioners and other motor-driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus.) | |
| 12. Power Apparatus: | |
| For motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or baking equipment, and other apparatus with a rating as follows: | |
| Rating in horsepower (HP), kilowatts (KW), kilovolt-amperes (KVA), or kilovolt-amperes-reactive (KVAR): |
| (a) Electrical Permit Fees. | |
|---|---|
| Rating over 3 and not over 10, each | $28.88 |
| Rating over 10 and not over 50, each | $66.76 |
| Rating over 50 and not over 100, each | $124.86 |
| Rating over 100, each | $206.39 |
| (Note: 1. For equipment or appliances having more than one motor, transformer, heater, etc., the sum of the combined ratings may be used. 2. These fees include all switches, circuit breakers, contactors, thermostats, relays and other directly related control equipment.) | |
| 13. Busways: | |
| For cable trays, trolley and plug-in type busways, each 100 feet or fraction thereof | $37.99 |
| (Note: An additional fee will be required for lighting fixtures, motors and other appliances that are connected to trolley and plug-in type busways. No fee is required for portable tools.) | |
| 14. Signs, Outline Lighting, and Marquees: | |
| For signs, outline lighting systems, or marquees supplied from one branch circuit, each | $56.43 |
| For additional branch circuits within the same sign, outline lighting system, or marquee, each | $18.66 |
| 15. Services, Switchboards, Switchboard Sections, Motor-Control Centers and Panelboards: | |
| For services, switchboards, switchboard sections, motor-control centers and panelboards of 600 volts or less and not over 399 amperes in rating, each | $56.43 |
| For services, switchboards, switchboard sections, motor-control centers and panelboards of 600 volts or less and equal to or greater than 400 amperes up to 1,000 amperes in rating, each | $110.53 |
| For services, switchboards, switchboard sections, motor-control centers and panelboards over 600 volts or over 1,000 amperes in rating, each | $235.27 |
| 16. Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits and Conductors: | |
| For electrical apparatus, conduits and conductors for which a permit is required but for which no fee is herein set forth | $94.75 |
| (Note: This fee is not applicable when a fee is paid for one or more services, outlets, fixtures, appliances, power apparatus, busways, signs or other equipment.) | |
| Other Inspections: | |
| 17. For each extra inspection resulting from defective workmanship or materials, each | $47.99 |
| 18. For inspection of electrical equipment for which no fee is herein set forth and for emergency inspections for the time consumed: | |
| For each hour, or fraction thereof | $158.63 |
| 19. For any single hazardous location area, as defined by the provisions of Chapter 5 of the California Electrical Code, larger than 2,000 sq. ft. or an aggregate area consisting of smaller hazardous location areas totaling over 2,000 sq. ft., a surcharge in addition to any other applicable fees, each | $317.03 |
| 20. For investigation and review of test reports from local testing laboratories, or to comply with the requirements of Section 83-3, alternate material and methods: | |
| Reports for one (1) to ten (10) electrical items, apparatus, machine tools, appliances, or other electrical equipment | $366.24 |
| For eleven (11) to twenty (20) items | $732.04 |
| For twenty-one (21) to fifty (50) items | $1,098.28 |
| For more than fifty (50) items | $1,220.58 |
| For high-voltage switchgears, transformers or substations, each | $732.04 |
| 21. For investigation of alternate materials and methods performed by the Chief Electrical Inspector, as required by Section 83-3: | |
| For the initial filing fee | $317.25 |
| For each hour or fraction thereof, in excess of two | $158.63 |
| (b) Plan Checking Fee. When required by the Chief Electrical Inspector, plans shall be submitted for enforcement of any provisions of this Code. The plan checking fees shall be paid when the plans are submitted for review. With respect to the work described below no wiring shall be installed, nor any other work for which a permit is required shall be done, until the plans have been approved. Only after the plans have been approved may the applicant apply for an electrical permit for such work. | |
| The fee for each plan check shall be equal to seventy percent (70%) of the required permit fee as set forth in subsection (a) of this Section; provided, however, the minimum fee shall be | $158.63 |
| The fee for each plan check of tenant improvement installations requiring review to verify compliance with the State's Electrical Energy Conservation requirements (Title 24) shall be $19.77 for each 1,000 square feet of tenant improvement; provided, however, the minimum fee shall be | $79.54 |
| EXCEPTION: This fee shall not apply where a building plan check fee has been paid under Title 26. | |
| In addition to the aforementioned fees, the Chief Electrical Inspector may require additional charges at the rate of $158.63 per hour for review required by complexity of plans, or revisions of approved plans or reports, or for services beyond the first and second plan check due to changes, omissions or errors on the part of the applicant. The payment of said fees shall not exempt any person from compliance with other provisions of this Code. | |
| When the Chief Electrical Inspector determines that an identical electrical design is evident in more than one building or structure in a single project, the plan checking fees for the design of the first building or structure will be as set forth above. Plan checking fees for other buildings and structures with identical electrical designs in the same project will be equal to 70 percent (70%) of the plan checking fee for the first building or structure. Such fees shall be paid at the time an application is made for such identical building or structure. | |
| (c) Information Required On Plans. |
(1) Every plan required by Section 82-8(b) shall be a print or other type approved by the Electrical Section of the Building and Safety Division. The information contained on the plans shall be drawn to scale in a professional manner, be clearly legible, and contain the information required in subsection (2) below. Reasonable symbols satisfactory to the Division shall be used on all plans.
(2) The following is required to be shown on the plans for the wiring installations described in Section 82-8(b):
A complete plan showing the layout of the proposed electric wiring for each floor, including dimensions of all working spaces, and a legend of all symbols used;
A complete single line diagram;
The type, location and capacity of all service equipment, and a dimensional elevation diagram of the service;
The size and the length of all service raceways to the manhole, vault or pole of the serving agency or to the service head;
The size of all raceways and the length of all feeder raceways;
The dimensions of all pull or junction boxes larger than 4 inches (102 mm) trade size;
The number, size and type of all conductors to be installed in wiring enclosures;
The location of every proposed outlet and switch in all parts of the building or structure, including all fixed showcases, wall cases, office furnishings and similar wiring;
The wattage or ampere rating of each outlet for noninductive loads and the volt-ampere rating of each unit or transformer for electric discharge lighting;
The location, voltage and HP rating of every motor and the KW rating of every generator;
The type and code letter of every AC motor, unless an alternate specification is otherwise satisfactory to the Chief Electrical Inspector;
The location and KVA, or equivalent rating of each transformer, capacitor, ballast, converter, frequency changer and similar equipment; and the locations and ampere or wattage rating of other appliances of the noninductive type;
Details of panelboard, switchboard and distribution centers, showing type and arrangement of switches, overcurrent devices, and general control equipment;
Panelboard, switchboard and motor control center schedules, showing wattage and amperage, the number of active branch circuits to be installed, and the number of spare branch circuits for future use. This shall include identifying the circuits to which the outlets are connected and listing the number and type of outlets;
A lighting fixture schedule;
The existing load, as calculated in accordance with Articles 210 and 220 of the California Electrical Code or by other methods satisfactory to the Chief Electrical Inspector shall be indicated for existing installations having alterations or additions made thereto;
Other additional information as the Chief Electrical Inspector may consider necessary for proper enforcement of this Code.
(d) Maintenance Electrician Registration Fee. A fee shall be paid for each Certificate of Registration as Maintenance Electrician. Each registration shall expire on June 30, biennially, in even-numbered years, and each such certificate may be renewed on or before that date upon payment of the renewal fee.
Registration and Renewal Fee, each $305.26
| (e) Investigation Fee for Work Without a Permit. Whenever any work has been commenced without a permit as required by the provisions of Section 82-3 of this Code, a special investigation shall be made prior to the issuance of the permit. An investigation fee shall be collected for each permit so investigated. The investigation fee shall be equal to and in addition to the permit fees specified in Section 82-8, but in no event shall the investigation fee be less than | $487.88 |
|---|---|
| EXCEPTION 1: The fee shall be $243.94 when the Chief Electrical Inspector has determined that the owner-builder of a one family or two family dwelling, accessory building or accessory structure had no knowledge that a permit was necessary and had not previously applied for a permit from the Building and Safety Division of the County of Los Angeles. | |
| EXCEPTION 2: The foregoing provisions shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Chief Electrical Inspector that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefor before the commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit this exception shall not apply and the investigation fee shall be charged. |
(Ord. 2019-0057 § 5, 2019; Ord. 2002-0077 § 18, 2002; Ord. 99-0041 § 9, 1999; Ord. 95-0067 §§ 3-5, 1995; Ord. 92-0004 §§ 11-13, 1992; Ord. 91-0087 §§ 1-4, 1991; Ord. 90-0127 §§ 1-3, 1990; Ord. 89-0057 §§ 1, 2, 1989; Ord. 88-0037 §§ 6, 1988; Ord. 86-0003 §§ 8-10, 1986; Ord. 82-0103 §§ 1-5, 1982.)
* Editor's note: Fee changes in this section were made by the director of public works due to increases in the Consumer Price Index and are effective July 1, 2025.
Sec. 82-9. - Cancellation or Surrender of Permit¶
If no portion of the work or construction covered by a permit issued by the Chief Electrical Inspector under the provisions of this Code has been commenced, the person to whom such permit has been issued may deliver such permit to the Chief Electrical Inspector with the request that such permit be canceled. The Chief Electrical Inspector shall thereupon stamp or write on the face of such permit the words "Canceled at the request of the permittee." Thereupon such permit shall be void and of no effect.
Sec. 82-10. - Suspension or Revocation of Permit¶
The Chief Electrical Inspector may suspend or revoke any permit issued under the provisions of this Code whenever such permit is issued in error, or is issued on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or has been obtained by falsification or misrepresentation, or when work is being done thereunder in violation of this or any other related ordinance or regulation.
Sec. 82-11. - Refund¶
In the event that any person shall have obtained a permit and no portion of the work or construction covered by such permit shall have been commenced and such permit shall have been canceled or expired without any work having been done as provided for in this Code, the permittee, upon presentation to the Chief Electrical Inspector of a request therefor in writing, shall be entitled to a refund in an amount equal to 80 percent of the fee actually paid for such permit.
The Chief Electrical Inspector shall be satisfied as to the right of such applicant to such refund, and each such refund shall be paid as provided by law for the payment of claims against the County. No refund shall be made when a permit has been obtained by falsification or misrepresentation and has been revoked for such cause.
(Ord. 2002-0077 § 19, 2002.)
Sec. 82-12. - Transfer¶
Permits are not transferable from one person to another or from one location to another.
Sec. 82-13. - Exemption From Fees¶
The requirements for fees contained in this Code shall not apply when the collection of such fees is contrary to the provisions of any contract to which the County of Los Angeles is a party or is legally prohibited by other laws or ordinances. A fee shall not be required for a permit to perform work regulated by this Code for a trailer coach exempt from fees in Title 26, entitled "Building Code," or when a combination permit is issued in compliance with the requirements of Title 26.
(Ord. 2005-0065 § 4, 2005; Ord. 86-0003 § 11, 1986.)
Sec. 82-14. - Inspection¶
(a)
Scope. All new electrical work, and such portions of existing systems as may be affected by new work, or any changes, shall be inspected by the Chief Electrical Inspector to insure compliance with all the requirements of this Code.
(b)
Advance Notice. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by the permit to notify the Chief Electrical Inspector that said work is ready for inspection. Such notification shall be given not less than 24 hours before the work is to be inspected.
(c)
Permission to Cover Work. It shall be unlawful for any person to lath over, seal, cover or conceal any electrical wiring or other electrical equipment, for the installation of which a permit is provided herein, until such electric wiring or other electrical equipment shall have been inspected and approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector.
(d)
Uncovering. Said Chief Electrical Inspector shall have the authority to remove, or to require the removal of, any obstruction which prevents proper inspection of any electrical equipment.
(e)
Corrections. All defects shall be corrected within 10 days after inspection and notification or within such other reasonable time as is permitted by the Chief Electrical Inspector.
(f)
Approval. Upon the completion of the electrical wiring in or on any building or structure of any nature, or tent, or premises, except as otherwise exempted in this Code, the person, firm or corporation installing the same shall notify the Chief Electrical Inspector, who shall inspect such installation, and if it is found by the Chief Electrical Inspector to be fully in compliance with the provisions of this Code and all other laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the Chief Electrical Inspector shall issue, as provided for herein, the certificate of inspection or approval notice authorizing connection of the electrical service and the energizing of the installation.
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this Code or of other laws. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code or of other laws shall not be valid.
(g)
Connection. It shall be unlawful to energize or cause or permit to be energized any electrical wiring coming under the provisions of this Code, until such electrical wiring shall have been inspected and approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector. Provided, however, that temporary permission may be given to furnish electric current to, or the use of electric current through any electrical wiring for a length of time not exceeding 30 days, or other reasonable period, if it appears to said Chief
Electrical Inspector that such electrical wiring may be used safely for such purpose, and that there exists an urgent necessity for such use.
(Ord. 2005-0070 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2002-0077 § 20, 2002; Ord. 88-0037 § 7, 1988; Ord. 86-0003 § 12, 1986.)
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