Los Angeles Municipal Code Div. 2 Permits, Plans and Fees

(Division and Sections Renumbered by Ord No. 154,234, Eff. 9/8/80.)

Section 93.0201 Permit Required. 93.0202 Exceptions, Permits Not Required. 93.0203 Scope of Permit. 93.0204 Permit Applications.

93.0206 Plans and Specifications. 93.0207 Information Required on Plans or Specifications. 93.0208 Transfer of Permits and Plan Checks. 93.0209 Revocation of Permits. 93.0210 Separate Permits Required. 93.0211 Expiration of Permits. 93.0212 Investigation Fee. 93.0213 Fees Required. 93.0214 Fees for New General Use Branch Circuits. 93.0215 Fees for Adding Lighting Fixtures, and Other Loads to Existing Branch Circuits, and for Lampholding Devices. 93.0216 Fees for Motors, Transformers, Heating Appliances, Studio Effects Lighting and Miscellaneous Equipment or Appliances. 93.0217 Fees for Fire Alarm and Signaling System, Communications, Control or Signal Systems and Smoke Detectors. 93.0218 Fees for Services and Switchboard Sections. 93.0219 Fees for Busways, Power Duct, Trolley Duct, Cable Trays, Cable Bus and Similar Equipment. 93.0220 Minimum Inspection Fee. 93.0222 Fees for Gas Tube Lighting, Signs and Sign Flashers. 93.0223 Fees for Swimming Pools. 93.0224 Fee for Miscellaneous Permit. 93.0227 Fees for Changing Address. 93.0228 Fees for Moved Buildings and Structures. 93.0229 Fees for Additional Inspections. 93.0230 Special Inspections. 93.0233 Fees for Plan Checking. 93.0235 Fees for Witnessing Tests of Emergency Systems and Fire Warning Systems. 93.0240 Fees for Registration of Premises Covered by a Maintenance Certificate of Registration. 93.0242 Fees for Certificate of Qualifications. 93.0243 Inspection Fees for Off-site Inspections.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

No person shall, install, alter, reconstruct, or repair any electrical wiring unless a permit therefor has been obtained from the Department except as otherwise provided in this Code. A permit is required for solar powered, stand-alone equipment, including, but not limited to, solar powered pole-mounted luminaires.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. A separate electrical permit shall not be required for any electrical wiring for which a combined building-mechanical permit has been obtained pursuant to LAMC Subsection 91.107.2.2.

2. No person shall be subject to fine, imprisonment or payment of an investigation fee for starting or doing any electrical wiring without a permit being first obtained if a permit is obtained therefor on or

before 12:00 noon on the third day the office of the Department is open for public business after the electrical wiring was started.

(a) No permit shall be required in the following cases: (Amended by Ord. No. 172,593, Eff. 6/28/99, Oper. 7/1/99.)

1. Electric wiring expressly declared to be exempt from permit requirements of this Code by any other sections of the Code or by any other provisions of the LAMC. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff.
12/30/16.)

2. Wiring for temporary theater sets on the theater stages or temporary motion picture or television sets on any property belonging to or under the control of the City, privately owned studios, theaters, or similar
locations designed for that usage. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)

3. Installation of any portable motor or other portable appliance energized by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug end, when that cord or cable is permitted by this Code.

4. Repair or replacement of fixed motors or fixed appliances, supplied by branch circuits not exceeding 20 amperes and not exceeding 240 volts nominal, of the same type and rating in the same location where
not located in an area classed as "hazardous" under CEC Article 500. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)

5. Festive temporary decorative lighting in dwelling occupancies only, for a period not to exceed 90 days. (Amended by Ord. No. 179,325, Eff. 12/10/07, Oper. 1/1/08.)

6. Repair or replacement of current-carrying parts of any switch, contactor or control device. (Amended by Ord. No. 173,704, Eff. 1/27/01.)

7. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacle, but not the outlets for it.

8. Replacement of any overcurrent device of the same rating and in the same location.

9. Replacement of gas tube electrodes, transformers, tubes, drivers and power supplies with the same original manufactured parts having the same size, type, capacity and ratings for electric signs, or luminaries.
(Amended by Ord. No. 181,561, Eff. 3/22/11.)

10. Taping of joints.

11. Removal of electric wiring.

12. Temporary wiring for experimental purposes in suitable experimental laboratories.

13. The following electrical wiring: (Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)

(i) Non-required signaling circuits supplied by an approved Class 2 limited power source, capable of supplying not more than 30 volts and 100 volt-amperes; and

(ii) Non-required communication circuits which have the power limited in accordance with CEC Section 725.121; and

(iii) Non-required amplifier output circuits which are permitted by CEC Section 640.9(C) to employ Class 2 or Class 3 wiring; and

(iv) Any non-required circuit which operates at 12.4 volts or less and does not generate, transmit, transform, utilize or control more than 25 watts or volt-amperes of electric power.

EXCEPTION: No permit is required provided the above-described wiring is not located in any of the following locations:

a. Area classified as "hazardous" under CEC Article 500; or

b. Appurtenant to a required fire alarm and signaling system as classified under CEC Article 760; or

c. Penetrating any fire-resistive wall or floor system; or

d. In a plenum, duct or other space used for environmental air including access floors.

14. Any similar repair or replacement determined by the Department not to involve any hazard to life or property.

15. Repair or replacement of like in kind luminaires in single-family dwellings. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)

16. Any electric wiring, except wiring located in an area classified as "hazardous" under CEC Article 500 after the branch circuit distribution panelboards used exclusively to supply or interconnect equipment installed, owned, operated or maintained by a communication public utility and used exclusively for communication purposes, in the exercise of its communication public utility functions within the communication public utility controlled areas. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)

17. The replacement of defective smoke detectors, smoke alarms or carbon monoxide alarms in a single-family dwelling when the work is performed by a contractor with a valid Certificate of Registration pursuant to LAMC Section 91.1704. A Certificate of Compliance pursuant to LAMC Subsection 91.108.12 must be filed with the City in lieu of a permit. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)

18. Electric wiring in the Harbor District pursuant to Section 98.0102.1(a) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. (Added by Ord. No. 182,851, Eff. 1/3/14.)

(b) The provisions of the foregoing exceptions shall not apply to any repairs or replacements of electrical devices, apparatus, or appliances which were originally installed without a permit when such permit is required for the original installation, or when energized by, or which is a part of any hazardous or illegal wiring system.

(c) The foregoing exceptions from permit requirements shall not be deemed to allow any electric wiring to be done in a manner contrary to other provision’s of this Code.

(a) (Amended by Ord. No. 157,619, Eff. 5/31/83.) The issuance of a permit is not an approval or an authorization of the work specified therein. A permit is merely an application for inspection, the issuance of which entitles the permittee to inspection of the work which is described therein.

EXCEPTION: Where the wiring exceeds the amount described in the original permit, the Department is authorized to make such additional inspection as is required and collect supplementary fee therefor by the supplemental permit system subject to the following provisions:

1. The fees charged shall be the difference in cost between the total fees due upon final inspection and fees paid at the time of the original application for inspection.

2. A fee as specified in LAMC Section 98.0415(d) shall be paid for issuing the supplemental permit. The fee required by this section shall be in addition to fees required elsewhere in the LAMC.

(Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

3. All fees shall apply only to that work installed for the same person as the “owner” in the permit.

4. All fees shall apply to installations where work has not been discontinued for a continuous period of more than 180 days.

(b) Neither the issuance of a permit nor the approval by this Department of any document shall constitute an approval of any violation of any provision of this Code, California Energy Code, or of any other law or ordinance, and a permit or other document purporting to give authority to violate any law shall not be valid with respect thereto. (Amended by Ord. No. 188,739, Eff. 9/23/25.)

(Amended by Ord. No. 188,739, Eff. 9/23/25.)
(a) To obtain a permit, the applicant shall file an application on forms furnished by the Department. The application shall contain all information necessary to the lawful enforcement of the provisions of this Code and the California Energy Code.

(b) The application shall be accompanied by approved plans and specifications or a suitable diagram when and as required by LAMC Section 93.0206.

(c) When the Department determines that the information on the application and plans is in conformance with this Code and the California Energy Code, the Department shall issue a permit upon receipt of the total fees.

(d) Nothing contained in this Code shall be construed to require the Department to immediately accept or reject any application, whenever it is necessary to investigate the proposed wiring and premises as to its compliance with this Code, or it is necessary to check plans and specifications accompanying the application.

(Amended by Ord. No. 188,739, Eff. 9/23/25.)

(a) Plans and specifications required by the provisions of Subsection (b) of this section shall be prepared by and bear the signature and registration number of an appropriate State of California Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer (when the work is supplementary to Civil Engineering work), Electrical Engineer or Licensed Architect.

EXCEPTION: Plans and specifications required for Subdivisions 1, 2, and 4 through 9 of Subsection (b) of this section may be prepared and signed by a person holding a state license as a contractor who will perform the work. The work must be within the classification for which the license is issued.

(b) Plans and specifications for all wiring intended to be installed on the premises shall be submitted to and approved by the Department before a permit is issued and before installing any wiring related to the following:

1. Theaters or motion picture theaters;

2. Places of assembly;

3. All health care facilities within the scope of CEC Article 517;

4. A new building or an addition to a building if the computed area exceeds 30,000 square feet (2,787 m 2 ), any first-time tenant(s), any installation if the new total connected load exceeds 400 amperes, or the
installation of equipment rated 600 amperes or more. The computed area shall be the sum of the areas on each floor bounded by the outside surfaces of the exterior walls and shall include floor areas beneath
building projections that extend more than 6 feet (182.8 mm);

5. All electrical installations over 600 volts;

6. Installation in locations classified as hazardous locations, unless otherwise satisfactory to the Department;

7. Projects which include the installation of exit signs, egress lighting, or security lighting;

8. Installation of a complicated electrical system as determined by the Department, such as Emergency, Legally Required Standby, Fire Alarm and Signaling, and Gas Detection Systems, except for the
following:

(i) The addition of strobe power supplies and their attached devices connected to any existing fire control unit or panel. (Note: This exception does not apply for a first-time tenant);

(ii) The installation of special extinguishing, central station monitoring systems, dialers, and their attached devices;

(iii) The addition of any fire alarm and signaling devices connected to an existing addressable fire alarm and signaling system. (Note: this exception does not apply for a first-time tenant);

9. Installation of lighting fixtures weighing more than 300 pounds;

10. Installation of renewable energy system(s) (i.e., photovoltaic, wind, fuel cell, etc.);

EXCEPTION: Department approved online permitted Standard plans.

11. Installation of Energy Storage System(s) (ESS); and

EXCEPTION: Department approved online permitted Standard plans.

12. Engineering calculation(s) and analysis.

(c) The applicant shall submit two sets of plans and specifications to the Department for approval. The applicant shall keep one set of approved plans on the job site, and shall make the plans available to the authorized representative of the Department upon request.

(d) When the plans or specifications do not comply with all provisions of this Code, the necessary changes or revisions shall be made thereto by the person specified in Subsection (a) of this section or by the person’s duly authorized agent.

(e) Every plan shall be a print or other type of plan approved by the Department. The information contained on a plan shall be clearly legible and specifically indicated, and shall comply with LAMC Section 93.0207. No plan for electrical wiring in a building shall be of a scale smaller than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) per foot (304.8 mm) unless a smaller scale is approved by the Department. Symbols satisfactory to the Department shall be used on all plans.

(f) Specifications, legibly and definitely stated, shall be included either on the plan or on separate sheets.

(g) The approval of any plan or specification shall not be construed to sanction any violation of this Code.

(h) No person shall materially deviate from any approved plan, or fail, neglect or refuse to comply therewith, unless permission to do so has first been obtained from the Department.

(i) A Plan Check may be expired within the time limit specified in LAMC Section 98.0603.

The following information is required to be shown on plans, specifications and diagrams submitted for review by the Department: (Amended by Ord. No. 176,775, Eff. 8/1/05, Oper. 8/1/05.)

(a) A complete plan showing the layout of the proposed electric systems for each floor or area, including dimensions of all working spaces, a full scope of the project and a legend of all symbols used. (Amended

by Ord. No. 172,593, Eff. 6/28/99, Oper. 7/1/99.)

(b) The type, location and capacity of all service equipment.

(c) The size and the length of all service raceways to the maintenance hole, vault or pole of the serving agency or to the service head.

(d) The size of all raceways and the length of all feeder raceways.

(e) The dimensions of all pull or junction boxes larger than four inches trade size.

(f) The number, size, and type of all conductors to be installed in wiring enclosures.

(g) The location of every proposed outlet and switch in all parts of the building or structure including all fixed showcases, wall cases, and similar wiring.

(h) The wattage or ampere ratings of each outlet for noninductive loads and the volt-ampere rating of each unit or transformer for electric discharge lighting.

(i) The location, voltage, and H.P. rating of every motor and the K.W. rating of every generator. The type and code letter of every A.C. motor shall be given unless otherwise satisfactory to the Department.

(j) The location and K.V.A., or equivalent rating of each transformer, capacitor, ballast, converter, frequency changer, and similar equipment and the location and ampere or wattage rating of other appliances of

the noninductive type.

(k) Details of panelboard, switchboard, and distribution centers, showing type and arrangement of switches, overcurrent devices, and general control equipment.

(l) Panelboard and switchboard 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.

(m) The existing load, as calculated in accordance with Articles 210 and 220 of the CEC. or by other methods satisfactory to the Department, shall be indicated for existing installations having alterations or additions made to them. (Amended by Ord. No. 172,593, Eff. 6/28/99, Oper. 7/1/99.)

(n) Other additional information as the Department may consider necessary for proper enforcement of this Code.

(o) On all occupancies indicating location, rating and method being served for all new and existing power distribution equipment. (Added by Ord. No. 172,593, Eff. 6/28/99, Oper. 7/1/99.)

(p) Any or all engineering calculations as applicable for the installation. (Added by Ord. No. 176,775, Eff. 8/1/05, Oper. 8/1/05.)

(q) Interconnected wiring between all devices in each branch circuit from any panelboard or switch-board to the last device or load. (Added by Ord. No. 176,775, Eff. 8/1/05, Oper. 8/1/05.)

(r) Scope of the work. (Added by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)

(Amended by Ord. No. 186,488, Eff. 12/27/19.)

No permit shall be transferable for the original permittee to any other person, unless the property owner authorizes the transfer in writing with a notarized letter. Upon authorization, the new permittee shall file with the Department a new permit and pay to the Department a fee as specified in LAMC Section 98.0415 for issuing the new permit. This fee includes the issuing permit fee specified in LAMC Section 93.0213(b).

NOTE: No plan check shall be transferable from one contractor to another contractor. Where the original plans were submitted by a properly state licensed engineer, the plans are valid for use by any installing contractor.

(Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

Permits may be revoked as provided for in LAMC Section 98.0601.

A separate permit shall be required for each building or structure.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. A permit for a main building for an dwelling occupancy may include electric wiring for an accessory building having a floor area of 1,000 square feet or less located on the same premises as the main

building and supplied by a feeder or circuit from the main building.

2. Wiring for structures which are not buildings, or outdoor wiring may be included in any other permit for the same premises. However, a separate permit shall be obtained for each derrick or similar

structure erected for the purpose of drilling or maintenance of an oil well.

3. Wiring for temporary construction sheds or structures may be included in any permit for temporary wiring on the same premises.

(Amended by Ord. No. 147,576, Eff. 9/15/75, Oper. 1/15/76.)

(a) A permit may expire as set forth in LAMC Section 98.0602. (First Sentence Amended by Ord. No. 179,325, Eff. 12/10/07, Oper. 1/1/08.)

EXCEPTION: The Superintendent of Building may extend the period of validity of a permit, providing that prior to the date of expiration the applicant submits satisfactory evidence that the work could not be started or continued within the allotted time, either because of its magnitude, its unusual construction difficulties, or for causes beyond the control of the applicant.

(b) Before the work authorized by any expired permit shall be started, recommenced or continued, a new permit shall be obtained as provided in this Code for the original permit and the fee or fees to be paid therefor shall be determined on the basis of the uncompleted portion of the work, and the work that has deteriorated or has been damaged to the point where replacement is necessary.

Whenever any work, for which a permit is required under the provisions of this Code, has been commenced without the authorization of such permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. In addition to the permit fee, an investigation fee shall be collected. (For fee charge, see Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 98.0402 in the appendix.)

(a) The fees described in this division must be paid to the Department for each electrical installation for which a permit is required by this Code, and must be paid before any such permit is issued except as hereinafter provided.

(b) An issuing fee as specified in LAMC Section 98.0415(c) shall be paid for issuing each permit. The fee required by this subsection shall be in addition to fees required elsewhere in this Code. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(c) The fees prescribed in this division shall apply to equipment, appliances, fixtures, and devices that are intended to remain in fixed positions and are connected to permanent wiring either directly or through receptacles provided to facilitate servicing and replacement.

(d) Fees shall be paid for new branch circuits as prescribed in LAMC Section 93.0214. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Fees prescribed in LAMC Section 93.0216 shall be paid for new branch circuits for the supply of motors, transformers, heating appliances, studio effects lighting and miscellaneous equipment or

appliances not specifically set forth in LAMC Section 93.0214.

2. Fees prescribed in LAMC Section 93.0223 shall be paid for each swimming pool.

3. Fees for new branch circuits supplying signs and gas tube systems shall be paid as prescribed in LAMC Section 93.0222.

4. Fees prescribed in LAMC Section 93.0215 shall be paid for new branch circuits supplying temporary lighting.

(e) Where otherwise not covered in this Code, fees shall be paid for outlets, lighting fixtures, appliances, motors, or other utilization equipment added to existing branch circuits as prescribed in LAMC Section 93.0215. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(f) Fees shall be paid for any wiring for which a permit is required and no fees provided. (Added by Ord. No. 171,185, Eff. 7/22/96.)

(g) Fees shall be paid for any conduit installed by special permission prior to plan approval. (Added by Ord. No. 171,185, Eff. 7/22/96.)

(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.)

Fees for Each

Rating Type or Use of Branch Circuits Branch Circuits Fees for Each Rating Type or Use of Branch Circuits 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.

(Title Amended by Ord. No. 151,218, Eff. 8/17/78.)

(a) (Amended by Ord. No. 161,316, Eff. 7/7/86.) The fees for outlets and lighting fixtures added to existing circuits and for lampholding devices for temporary lighting for construction purposes or for a fair, carnival, convention, exhibition or similar temporary purposes shall be as given in this section.

For the purpose of determining fees, and where not otherwise provided for in this Code, each outlet added to an existing branch circuit shall be counted as one unit and each lighting fixture connected thereto shall be counted as an additional unit, except as modified in the following provisions of this section.

(b) (Amended by Ord. No. 171,185, Eff. 7/22/96.) The fees for units and lamp holders for temporary lighting shall be as follows:

FEES FOR ADDING UNITS OR TEMPORARY LAMP HOLDERS
(Amended by Ord. No. 180,868, Eff. 10/22/09.)

Number of Units Fees
Number of Units Fees

1 to 5 units, total $18.00 6 to 10 units, total $22.00 Each additional 10 units or fraction thereof $11.00 Lamp holders for temporary lighting 50 or less lamp holders total fee $14.00 More than 50 lamp holders but less than 101 lamp holders total fee $27.00 More than 100, but less than 501 lamp holders, total fee $48.00 Each 100 or less lamp holders in excess of the initial 500, additional fee $11.00

(c) For the purpose of determining fees, an outlet shall mean a point or place on a fixed-wiring installation from which electric current is controlled, or is supplied to a lamp, lighting fixture, fan, clock, heater, range,

motor, or other electrical appliance or equipment.

(d) For the purpose of determining fees, an outlet box for two or more switches or receptacles shall be considered as one unit.

(e) For the purpose of determining fees, each five feet or fraction thereof of multioutlet assemblies or continuous incandescent trough lighting fixtures shall be considered equivalent to one unit.

(f) Where electric discharge lighting fixtures or sections thereof are joined in end-to- end or through construction, a fee of two units shall be charged for each fixture or section of fixture containing one or more ballasts, reactors or transformers. (This fee covers both the outlets and lighting fixtures.)

(g) A fee of five units shall be charged for each ballast or transformer where not an integral part of an electric discharge lighting fixture and the primary voltage exceeds 150 volts or the secondary voltage exceeds 1,000 volts.

A fee of two units shall be charged for each ballast or transformer not contained within an electric discharge lighting fixture and not included in the foregoing paragraph. (The fees specified in this subsection include the lighting fixture applied therefrom.)

(h) A fee of one unit for the outlet shall be charged for each outdoor lighting standard used for floodlighting, or for each conduit used for floodlights on buildings or structures

(i) An additional fee of one unit for the fixture shall be charged for each lighting fixture used on an outdoor lighting standard. Each lampholder in a cluster of such fixtures shall be considered a separate fixture. The fee for floodlights on buildings or structures shall be computed in the same manner.

(j) A fee of $16.00 shall be paid for each appliance, motor or other utilization equipment not exceeding three HP, KVA, or KW in rating that is connected to one existing branch circuit. This fee shall cover any switch outlet or other control equipment for the appliance, motor or equipment. (Amended by Ord. No. 180,868, Eff. 10/22/09.)

(k) (Amended by Ord. No. 157,618 Eff. 5/30/83.) The fee for permanent yard lighting shall be twice the amount prescribed in Subsection (a) above. The fee for any temporary or yard lighting other than lampholders connected to open wiring shall be that prescribed for permanent wiring.

(l) No fee shall be required for any switch on a switchboard, panelboard or control board. (Amended by Ord. No. 161,316, Eff. 7/7/86.)

The fees prescribed in this section cover the inspection of the supply branch circuit and the utilization equipment supplied therefrom and the control equipment therefor.

(a) (Amended by Ord. No. 171,185, Eff. 7/22/96.) Except where supplied by branch circuits rated over 50 amperes, the fees required by this section apply only to nondwelling occupancies. The fee for each
motor, transformer, heating appliance, welder, rectifier, x-ray machine, storage battery system, infrared industrial heating appliance, cooking or baking equipment, studio effects lighting, and other miscellaneous
equipment or appliances shall be given in the following table for the rating thereof:

FEES FOR MOTORS, TRANSFORMERS, HEATING APPLIANCES,

STUDIO EFFECTS LIGHTING AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT OR APPLIANCES
(Amended by Ord. No. 180,868, Eff. 10/22/09.)

H.P., K.W., or K.V.A. Rating of Equipment Fees

Over 3 and not over 5 $19.00 Over 5 and not over 20 $29.00 Over 20 and not over 50 $41.00 Over 50 and not over 100 $76.00 Over 100 $118.00

(b) The fees listed in the foregoing table shall be required for all fixed equipment. Where fixed equipment is supplied by flexible cords to facilitate servicing or replacement, those fees shall apply to the

receptacle outlet supplying the equipment. Those fees shall also apply for each receptacle outlet installed for the supply of portable equipment rated larger than three H.P., K.W., or K.V.A.

(c) For any equipment or appliance containing more than one motor, or other current consuming utilization components in addition to the motor or motors, the combined electrical ratings converted to K.V.A. of

all utilization equipment shall be used to determine the fee. For the purpose of this subsection, one H.P. or one K.W. is equivalent to one K.V.A. The total ampere ratings of all receptacles installed on a factory fabricated wireway assembly for studio effects lighting may be used in computing the fees therefor. (Amended by Ord. No. 161,316, Eff. 7/7/86.)

(d) The fees for a change of location or replacement of equipment on the same premises shall be the same as that for a new installation. However, no fees shall be required for moving any temporary construction

motor from one place to another on the same site during the time of actual construction work after a permit has once been obtained for such motor and the fees required therefor have been paid.

(e) The fees for equipment described in this section which are temporarily installed for trade shows or carnivals shall be 50% of the amount shown in the fee table specified in Subparagraph (a) of this section.

(Added by Ord. No. 151,218 Eff. 8/17/78.)

(Title Amended by Ord. No. 182,851, Eff. 1/3/14.)

(a) The fees for installing, replacing or relocating each fire alarm and signaling system, communication, control or signal system equipment, or portion thereof, shall be as follows: (Amended by Ord. No. 182,851, Eff. 1/3/14.)

Number or Devices Fees

1 to 10 total devices $48.00 11 to 40 devices $4.00 each 41 or more devices $3.00 each Each control panel, standby power supply panel, annunciator panel or similar main piece $36.00 of control equipment for one of the above systems

For the purpose of this subsection, devices shall include all signaling equipment, stations, power equipment such as damper actuators or door holding devices, communication jacks or outlets, control sensors, or switches or remote indicators, and smoke detectors that are part of fire alarm and signaling systems or process control systems.

EXCEPTION: Communications equipment installed, owned or operated and maintained by a communications public utility and exempt under the provisions of LAMC Section 93.0108(c). (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(b) The fees for installing, replacing or relocating individual smoke detectors in residential units which are energized from the building wiring shall be as follows:

1 residential unit $15.00 Each additional residential unit in a multiple dwelling occupancy $12.00 Each additional residential unit over 20 in a hotel, motel, boarding house or lodge $7.00

For the purpose of this subsection, a residential unit shall include a single family dwelling, every dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling and every guest room in a hotel, motel, boarding house or lodge.

(a) (Amended by Ord. No. 171,185, Eff. 7/22/96.) The fees for the installation, reinstallation, replacement or alteration of each service, each panel board and each switchboard section shall be as specified below. Fees shall also be collected for panel boards which are temporarily installed for trade shows or carnivals and shall be 50% of the fees specified in this subsection.

FEES FOR SERVICES, SWITCHBOARD SECTIONS, PANEL BOARDS AND SOLAR VOLTAIC SYSTEMS (Amended by Ord. No. 180,868, Eff. 10/22/09.)

Ampacity and Voltage Ratings of Service Entrance Conductors, Panel board and Service Switches or Circuit Breakers, Panel Boards or Switchboard Services Switchboard Sections Sections Ampacity and Voltage Ratings of Service Entrance Conductors, Panel board and Service Switches or Circuit Breakers, Panel Boards or Switchboard Services Switchboard Sections Sections 200-ampere or less rating $16.00 $ 16.00 201 to and including 600 ampere $34.00 $38.00 601 to and including 1200 ampere $62.00 $48.00 Over 1200 ampere $76.00 $90.00 Over 600-volt rating $132.00 $138.00 Solar Voltaic System Combiner Box $6.00 each Solar Voltaic Module DC or AC $6.00 each 1st 100 sq. ft. Per Roll of Solar Voltaic Roofing Material $25.00 $0.25 sq. ft. thereafter 1st 100 sq. ft. Solar Voltaic Roofing Tiles $25.00 $0.25sq. ft. thereafter

Inverters K.W., or K.V.A. Rating of Equipment Fees Not exceeding 3KW or K.V.A.* $8.00 Over 3 and not over 5 $18.00 Over 5 and not over 20 $27.00 Over 20 and not over 50 $39.00 Over 50 and not over 100 $71.50 Over 100 $111.00

(b) For the purpose of this section, a switchboard section means any portion of complete switchboard, distribution board, or motor control center which is prevented by the structural framework from being, separated into smaller units.

(c) The fees for services shall be determined from the ampacity of the set of service entrance conductors or the total ampere rating of the service equipment.

(d) No fee need be paid for a switchboard section which incorporates service equipment for which service fees were paid.

(Title Amended by Ord. No. 159,709, Eff. 4/8/85.)

(a) The fees for busways, power ducts, trolley duct, cable bus and similar equipment shall be as follows: (Amended by Ord. No. 171,185, Eff. 7/22/96.)

FEES FOR BUSWAYS, POWER DUCT, TROLLEY DUCT, CABLE BUS AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
(Amended by Ord. No. 180,868, Eff. 10/22/09.)

Less Than 100 Over 100 Feet Per

Ampere Ratings Feet Foot 0 to 99 amperes $34.00 $0.34 per foot 100 to 400 amperes $41.00 $0.41 per foot Over 400 amperes $62.00 $0.62 per foot

(b) The fee for lighting fixtures, motors and other equipment which are plugged in shall be that given in LAMC Sections 93.0214 and 93.0216 and shall be in addition to the fees required by this section. Portable hand tools are not included. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(c) The fee for the inspection of the circuit supplying the busway, power duct, trolley duct and cable bus and similar equipment shall be that given in LAMC Sections 93.0214 and 93.0216 and shall be in addition to the fees required by this section. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(d) The fee for the inspection of the installation of cable trays shall be $48.00 for 1 to 100 feet, plus $0.49 per foot for each foot over 100 feet. (Amended by Ord. No. 180,868, Eff. 10/22/09.)

(Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

A minimum fee as specified in LAMC Section 98.0412(a) must be paid to the Department for each electrical installation for which a permit is required by this Code. Where the cumulative equipment fees described in this division total less than the minimum fee required by this section, the minimum fee shall be paid. The fee required by this section shall be in addition to the issuing fee required by LAMC Section 98.0415(c).

(Title Amended by Ord. 151,218, Eff. 8/17/78.)

(a) Equipment: (Amended by Ord. No. 171,185, Eff. 7/22/96.)

FEES FOR GAS TUBE LIGHTING, SIGNS AND SIGN FLASHERS (Amended by Ord. No. 180,868, Eff. 10/22/09.)

Type of Service Fees Each sign, gas tube or LED lighting system utilizing not more than one branch circuit $36.00 For each additional sign, gas tube or LED lighting system utilizing not more than one $13.00 branch circuit For each additional branch circuit utilized by a sign, gas tube or LED lighting system $15.00

(b) For the purposes of this section: (Amended by Ord. No. 163,488, Eff. 5/22/88.)

1. A gas tube system shall mean that electric discharge tubing installed continuously or contiguously for the purpose of illumination or to form a single outline, border, symbol or to convey a message and

operating at more than 1,000 volts; and

2. Each ungrounded conductor of a multi-wire branch circuit shall be counted as one circuit and each three-phase branch circuit shall be counted as two circuits.

(c) A fee of $12.00 shall be charged for each flasher, time clock or other automatic control device that is not an integral component of an approved sign, but is installed separately for the control of signs or gas tube systems. (Amended by Ord. No. 180,868, Eff. 10/22/09.)

(Amended by Ord. No. 171,185, Eff. 7/22/96.)

The fee for constructing each swimming pool shall be not less than $65.00. The fee specified in this section shall include payment for inspection of the branch-circuit wiring, bonding, grounding, underwater pool light, pool pump and similar electrically operated equipment directly related to the operation of the pool.

(Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(a) The fee for any electric wiring for which a permit is required, but for which no fee is provided herein, shall be as specified in LAMC Section 98.0412(c); provided, however, that no such fee shall be charged when a fee is paid for one or more outlets, fixtures, motors, appliances or other equipment. The fee is in addition to the permit fee under LAMC Section 98.0415(c).

(b) When special permission has been obtained from the Department, a miscellaneous permit may be issued for electrical raceways, and enclosures which are to be installed in the ground or masonry floors or installations, where an electrical permit cannot be issued until the required plans have been approved. This special permission shall not include permission to install any raceways, enclosures, wiring, or devices of any description related to a fire alarm, or life safety system until those specific system plans have been approved and permits have been issued. The miscellaneous permit shall not be an authorization to install any additional wiring other than the specified raceways and enclosures.

A miscellaneous inspection fee as specified in LAMC Section 98.0412(c) shall be paid for the inspection and shall be limited to one inspection and one reinspection trip. This fee is in addition to the permit fee specified in LAMC Section 93.0213(b).

(Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

Whenever it shall become necessary to make an extra inspection trip because the applicant has given an incorrect or wrong location when obtaining a permit required by the Code, a fee as specified in LAMC Section 98.0415(a) shall be paid for correcting the address location in such permit.

(Amended by Ord. No. 171,185, Eff. 7/22/96.)

A fee of $100.00 shall be charged for the inspection of the existing electrical wiring, if any, in or on a moved building or structure. Fees as required elsewhere in this division shall be paid before any other electrical wiring installed except that necessary to connect the existing electrical wiring to the grounding electrode.

(a) Each permit shall be entitled to four inspection trips when the job is of a type requiring an inspection before covering or concealing the work. On jobs which may be completely inspected on one inspection trip, two inspection trips will be allowed.

EXCEPTION: The number of inspection trips will not be limited on progress jobs; provided, however, that only one inspection will be permitted for checking a correction. For the purpose of this section, progress jobs are those where circumstances beyond the control of the qualified installer make it impossible for the electrical work to be completed at any specific time.

(b) If more inspection trips than are specified in Subsection (a) of this section are required due to fault or error on the part of the qualified installer or the qualified installer’s employees, an additional fee as specified in LAMC Section 98.0412(b) shall be paid for each such additional inspection trip. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(c) Corrections shall be completed within 30 days of the date of issuance of a written notice to the qualified installer by the Department. Installations on which a written notice has been issued shall be rechecked by the Department after 30 days have elapsed from the date of issuance of the notice.

(d) The Department may recheck installations upon which violations continue to exist at intervals of 30 days or more until either the violations are eliminated or a total of three rechecks are made. The fees specified in Subsection (b) of this section shall apply for each recheck inspection.

(e) The fees charged under this section are in addition to any other fees shown in this Code and the payment of the fees required by this section shall not exempt any person from compliance with other provisions of this Code, nor from any penalty prescribed by law. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(f) Whenever special enforcement procedures are required to obtain compliance with properly executed Department notices or orders, a fee, as specified in LAMC Section 98.0407, shall be assessed in addition to the added trip fee specified in Subsection (b) of this section. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(a) Off-Hours Inspection. (Amended by Ord. No 166,524, Eff. 1/29/91.) The Department may, at its discretion, make emergency inspections at other than normal working hours, upon the request of a permittee, provided that additional fees are paid as specified in Section 98.0406 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

(b) Special Equipment. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) The Department may inspect special equipment that is exempt from approval as set forth in the Exceptions to LAMC Section 93.0402 upon application by the owner or lessee of the equipment.

The fees for a special equipment inspection shall be charged at the rate specified in LAMC Section 98.0412(d), per hour for each inspector. The fee required by this section shall be in addition to the fees required elsewhere in this Code.

(c) Existing Buildings. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) The owner may apply for inspection of the electric wiring in an existing building. The inspector shall notify the owner of any alterations

necessary. A Certificate of Inspection will be issued to the building owner when all applicable CEC and Los Angeles Electrical Code requirements are met.

Where a reinspection is required in order to authorize the serving agency to reconnect an existing service, an owner may apply for inspection in accordance with the above. A fee equal to 50% of those specified m Subsection (b) of this section shall be paid.

(Amended by Ord. No. 180,868, Eff. 10/22/09.)

(a) Before formally accepting a set of plans and specifications for checking, the Department shall collect a plan check fee.

(b) The plan check fee shall be 80% of the fees specified in LAMC Sections 93.0214 through 93.0233 for each of the items shown on the plans, with a minimum fee of $90.00. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(c) A fee of $13.00 per thousand square feet, or major fraction thereof, of the floor, illuminated building façade, and display surface areas which is required to comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the California Energy Commission shall be charged for plan checking for conformity to such rules and regulations. The minimum fee shall not be less than $69.00. The fee required here shall be in addition to those fees required by Subsection (b), above. This fee shall not be subject to the percentage set forth in Subsection (b), above.

(d) A complete schedule of the fees due shall be included with each set of plans submitted to the Department.

(e) The plan check fees required by the provisions of this section are in addition to the permit fees required elsewhere in this Code. The total plan check fees shall be paid regardless of whether or not the plans are approved or the proposed wiring as indicated on the plans is abandoned. The plans shall not be approved until the total plan check fees are paid.

(f) Electrical installations for which plan checking fees are not specified in the fee schedules, or which receive more than three sets of plan corrections, shall be checked and a fee shall be paid as specified in LAMC Section 98.0415(e). (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(g) In addition to the fees charged under LAMC Sections 93.0217(a) and 93.0233(b), when replacing, installing or relocating each fire alarm and signaling system, communication, control or signal system equipment, or portion thereof, the Department may collect a plan check fee as specified in LAMC Section 98.0415(e). (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(h) Off-hour Plan Check. Upon request by an applicant and accepted by the Department, an off-hour plan check fee per Section 98.0422 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code may be collected.

(Title Amended by Ord. No. 182,851, Eff. 1//3/14.)

(a) The fees for conducting or witnessing the original test of an Emergency System or Fire Alarm and Signaling System shall be collected as specified in LAMC Section 98.0412(f) for each inspector. The fees required by this section shall be in addition to the fees required elsewhere in the Code. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)

(b) The fees for conducting or witnessing an annual test for each existing emergency system, other than unit equipment, shall be prescribed in Table A of this section. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)

TABLE A

FEES FOR CONDUCTING ANNUAL TEST OF EMERGENCY SYSTEMS

Combined K.W. of K.V.A. Rating of Supply System Fees 10 or less $69.00 10.1 to 50, total fee $104.00 50.1 to 100, total fee $132.00 For each additional 100 K.W. or K.V.A. $38.00

Where a building contains more than ten occupied floors, a fee of $41.00 shall be paid for each additional group or portion of a group of ten floors.

The fees for conducting or witnessing an annual test of an existing emergency system comprised of unit equipment shall be as prescribed in Table B of this subsection.

TABLE B

FEES FOR CONDUCTING ANNUAL TESTS OF UNIT EQUIPMENT

Units Fees 1-5 units, inclusive $41.00 Each additional unit $2.00

(c) A Certificate of Approval, valid for a period of one year, shall be issued by the Department following each test when the system is found to be in compliance. The Certificate of Approval shall be prominently posted adjacent to the generator or battery system.

EXCEPTION: The Certificate of Approval need not be posted by the equipment provided it is on display on the premises and the location of posting is noted at the generator or battery system location. The Certificate shall show:

1. A technical description of the system;

2. The electrical rating; and

3. Date of issuance.

When systems are found to be defective and additional inspection trips are required, added trip fees shall be paid as specified in LAMC Section 93.0229. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(d) Certificates of Approval are subject to revocation by the Superintendent of Building when: (Amended by Ord. No. 172,593, Eff. 6/28/99, Oper. 7/1/99.)

1. It is found that the tests and maintenance prescribed in Article 700 of the CEC are not being accomplished; or

   2. The supply system is found to be defective.

(Amended by Ord. No. 147,537, Eff. 9/15/75.)

(a) An annual registration fee as specified in LAMC Section 98.0414 shall be paid for premises covered by a maintenance certificate of registration. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(b) The payments of the annual registration fee shall not be construed as waiving any provisions of this division concerning the issuance of a permit or the payment of fees therefor.

(Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(a) Every applicant for a Certificate of Qualification shall file an application and shall pay an initial application fee specified in LAMC Section 98.0414.

An additional subsequent application and examination fee as specified in LAMC Section 98.0414 shall be required for each subsequent application and examination if the applicant fails to pass the first time.

(b) An annual renewal fee as specified in LAMC Section 98.0414 shall be paid within 30 days of expiration.

(Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

Upon a written request, the Department may, at its discretion make inspections at locations other than the site upon which a building will be located provided such location is within 60 miles of the Los Angeles City Hall.

A fee as specified in LAMC Section 98.0412(e), in addition to fees charged elsewhere in this Code, shall be charged for such inspections. The time shall include travel to and from the place of inspection.