Chapter V — PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROTECTION›Article 7 — FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION (FIRE CODE)
Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.116 Fees for Hydrant and Access Review and Inspection
Los Angeles Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles
Cite as: Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.116 · Text as of 2026-10-04
SEC. 57.116.1. COLLECTION OF FEES.¶
Before performing any services required by Sections 57.116.1.1 through 57.116.1.7, the Fire Department shall collect fees established by the most current cost recovery schedule published by the Fire Department and applicable thereto.
SEC. 57.116.1.1. FIRE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT RESEARCH AND REVIEW FEE.¶
The Fire Environmental Impact Report Research and Review Fee is for research and review within the scope of Section 57.501.1.1. The fee includes plan research and review of a minimum of one hour of an inspector’s research and review. The fee shall be based on the inspector’s hourly rate, with a one-hour minimum.
SEC. 57.116.1.2. FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS PLAN REVIEW FEE.¶
The Fire Department Access Plan Review Fee is for reviews within the scope of Sections 57.503.1 through 57.503.1.6. The fee shall be based on the inspector’s hourly rate, with a one-hour minimum.
SEC. 57.116.1.3. FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS FIELD INSPECTION FEE.¶
The Fire Department Access Field Inspection Fee is for inspections within the scope of Sections 57.503.1 through 57.503.1.6. The fee shall be based on the inspector’s hourly rate, with a two-hour minimum.
SEC. 57.116.1.4. HYDRANT PLAN REVIEW FEE.¶
The Hydrant Plan Review Fee is for reviews within the scope of Section 57.507.3. The fee shall be based on the inspector’s hourly rate, with a one-hour minimum.
SEC. 57.116.1.5. FIRE HYDRANT FIELD INSPECTION AND/OR TEST FEE.¶
The Fire Hydrant Field Inspection and/or Test Fee are for inspections and/or tests within the scope of Section 57.507.3. The fee shall be based on the inspector’s hourly rate, with a two-hour minimum.
SEC. 57.116.1.6. ADDITIONAL PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTION OR RE-INSPECTION FEE.¶
The Additional Plan Review, Inspection or Re- Inspection Fee is for additional inspections beyond the initial inspection minimum time increments. These additional fees will be based on minimum one-hour increments.
SEC. 57.116.1.7. EXPEDITE OR OFF-HOUR ACTIVITIES FEE.¶
The Expedite or Off-Hour Activities Fee applies to fire services related to access, fire hydrants, and fire flow project where the plan review and/or inspection is to be expedited to occur at the earliest possible time, which may include off-hour time. Off-hour time is any time outside of normal business hours of the City. The fee shall be based on the inspector’s expedite/off-hour rate, with a four-hour minimum. Such fee shall be paid to the Fire Department prior to final clearance approval by the Department.
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