SEC. 91.8205. CERTIFICATE OF BUILDING COMPLIANCE.
Los Angeles Rent Rules (LAMC excerpts) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Los Angeles
(Amended by Ord. No. 171,175, Eff. 7/25/96.)
91.8205.1. General. If the owner of an existing building desires to determine whether the building is in compliance with applicable sections of Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code for existing buildings, the owner may make application to the Department for a Certificate of Building Compliance.
91.8205.2. Fees. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) Before any application for such Certificate of Building Compliance is accepted, a fee shall be paid by the applicant to cover the cost to the City for the necessary inspection and report. The amount of the fee shall be as shown in LAMC Table 82-A.
TABLE 82-A CERTIFICATE OF BUILDING COMPLIANCE INSPECTION FEE. (Former Table 82-B Redesignated 82-A by Ord. No. 172,592, Eff. 6/28/99, Oper. 7/1/99.)
Residential Building* Section Fee Single-family dwelling or the first dwelling unit on the $185.00 premises Each additional dwelling unit on the premises up to four units $105.00 per unit total Each dwelling unit in excess of four units $68.00 per unit Each guest room or light-housekeeping room $47.00 per unit *Inspection of buildings accessory to the residential building shall be included as part of the inspection without an additional fee.
Nonresidential Buildings* Affected Floor Area Fee 0 - 2,500 square feet $315.00 2,501 - 5,000 square feet $470.00 5,001 - 7,500 square feet $500.00 7,501 -10,000 square feet $600.00 Each additional 10,000 square feet or fraction thereof $210.00 *Inspection of buildings accessory to the residential building shall be included as part of the inspection without an additional fee.
91.8205.3. Inspection Procedures. After the application has been accepted, the Department shall cause an inspection to be made and a report prepared. If, after taking into account nonconforming rights, the inspection report indicates that any building or portion thereof does not conform to the requirements of Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, that portion shall be made to conform.
When compliance has been secured, or if no corrections are required as a result of the inspection report, the Department will issue to the owner a Certificate of Building Compliance stating that the building is now in substantial compliance with the applicable provisions of Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code for existing buildings.
The issuance of this certificate shall not be construed by any person to be a representation, guarantee or warranty of the premises for any purpose, including, but not limited to, fitness, suitability, or freedom from defects, either latent or patent. Nor is the issuance of this certificate to be construed to be a waiver of any immunity provided to public entities and public employees under state law, including, but not limited to, those immunities provided by Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the California Government Code.
DIVISION 83 RELOCATION PERMIT
(Division 83 Amended by Ord. No. 171,175, Eff. 7/25/96.)
91.8301 General Application. 91.8302 Permits Required – General Considerations. 91.8303 Permit Application – Plans and Specifications. 91.8304 Special Conditions Under Which a Permit Will Not Be Issued. 91.8305 Guarantee of Completion Required. 91.8306 Terms of Permit. 91.8307 Default in Performance of Conditions or Terms of Permits – Failure to Complete. 91.8308 Permit Fees. 91.8309 Entry upon Premises.
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▸ Chapter IX
Overview- SEC. 91.101. TITLE, PURPOSE, AND SCOPE.
- SEC. 91.102. UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES.
- SEC. 91.103. VIOLATIONS.
- SEC. 91.104. ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
- SEC. 91.105. APPEALS.
- SEC. 91.106. PERMITS.
- SEC. 91.107. FEES.
- SEC. 91.108. INSPECTION.
- SEC. 91.109. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
- SEC. 91.110. RESPONSIBILITY OF PERMITTEE.
- SEC. 91.111. CODE REVISION.
- SEC. 91.113. PERMIT FEES.
- SEC. 91.201. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.202. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.300. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.400. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.500. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.600. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.700. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.703. FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS AND FIRE TESTS.
- SEC. 91.800. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.900. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.909. SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS.
- SEC. 91.1000. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.1100. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.1200. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.1206. SOUND TRANSMISSION.
- SEC. 91.1300. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.1301. SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTORS.
- SEC. 91.1400. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.1402. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 91.1500. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.1505. FIRE CLASSIFICATION.
- SEC. 91.1507. REQUIREMENTS FOR ROOF COVERINGS.
- SEC. 91.1511. REROOFING.
- SEC. 91.1600. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.1603. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
- SEC. 91.1609. WIND LOADS.
- SEC. 91.1612. FLOOD LOADS.
- SEC. 91.1613. EARTHQUAKE LOADS.
- SEC. 91.1700. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.1702. NEW MATERIALS.
- SEC. 91.1703. APPROVALS.
- SEC. 91.1704. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS.
- SEC. 91.1705. REQUIRED VERIFICATION AND INSPECTION.
- SEC. 91.1706. DESIGN STRENGTHS OF MATERIALS.
- SEC. 91.1710. CERTIFIED SECURITY BAR INSTALLER.
- SEC. 91.1711. PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION.
- SEC. 91.1800. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.1801. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.1802. DESIGN BASIS.
- SEC. 91.1803. GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION.
- SEC. 91.1804. EXCAVATION, GRADING AND FILL.
- SEC. 91.1805. DAMPPROOFING AND WATERPROOFING.
- SEC. 91.1806. PRESUMPTIVE LOAD BEARING VALUES OF SOILS.
- SEC. 91.1807. FOUNDATION WALLS, RETAINING WALLS, AND EMBEDDED …
- SEC. 91.1808. FOUNDATIONS.
- SEC. 91.1809. SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS.
- SEC. 91.1810. DEEP FOUNDATIONS..
- SEC. 91.1900. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.2000. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.2100. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.2113. MASONRY CHIMNEYS.
- SEC. 91.2200. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.2204. CONNECTIONS.
- SEC. 91.2300. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.2301. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.2304. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 91.2305. GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR LATERAL FORCE-RE…
- SEC. 91.2306. ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN.
- SEC. 91.2308. CONVENTIONAL LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION.
- SEC. 91.2400. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.2503. INSPECTIONS.
- SEC. 91.2600. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.2700. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.2800. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.2900. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.3000. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.3001. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.3002. HOISTWAY ENCLOSURES.
- SEC. 91.3003. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS.
- SEC. 91.3004. CONVEYING SYSTEMS.
- SEC. 91.3005. CONVEYING SYSTEMS.
- SEC. 91.3007. FIRE SERVICE ACCESS ELEVATOR.
- SEC. 91.3008. OCCUPANT EVACUATION ELEVATORS.
- SEC. 91.3100. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.3106. MARQUEES.
- SEC. 91.3108. TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCAST TOWERS.
- SEC. 91.3109. SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES AND SAFETY DEVICES.
- SEC. 91.3112. PATIO COVERS.
- SEC. 91.3200. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.3201. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.3202. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.3300. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.3301. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.3304. SITE WORK.
- SEC. 91.3305. TOILET FACILITIES DURING CONSTRUCTION.
- SEC. 91.3306. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS.
- SEC. 91.3307. PROTECTION OF ADJOINING PROPERTY.
- SEC. 91.3500. BASIC PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.6101. IMPACT HAZARD GLAZING IN EXISTING BUILDINGS.
- SEC. 91.6102. RUBBISH ROOMS.
- SEC. 91.6103. SHAFTS, PITS AND SIMILAR EXCAVATION – MISDEMEANOR.
- SEC. 91.6104. FIRE DISTRICTS.
- SEC. 91.6105. SEPARATION FROM OIL WELLS.
- SEC. 91.6107. TRANSFORMER VAULTS.
- SEC. 91.6109. SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER BODIES OF WATER – PROTE…
- SEC. 91.6201. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.6202. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.6203. LOCATION.
- SEC. 91.6204. IDENTIFICATION.
- SEC. 91.6205. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
- SEC. 91.6206. ELECTRICAL.
- SEC. 91.6207. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
- SEC. 91.6208. ANIMATED DEVICES.
- SEC. 91.6209. GROUND SIGNS.
- SEC. 91.6210. ROOF SIGNS.
- SEC. 91.6211. WALL SIGNS.
- SEC. 91.6212. PROJECTING SIGNS.
- SEC. 91.6213. MARQUEE SIGNS.
- SEC. 91.6214. PORTABLE SIGNS.
- SEC. 91.6215. REFERENCED STANDARDS.
- SEC. 91.6216. EXISTING SIGNS.
- SEC. 91.6301. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.6302. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.
- SEC. 91.6303. SERVICE STATIONS.
- SEC. 91.6304. RESIDENTIAL USES.
- SEC. 91.6305. PARKING GARAGES SERVING RESIDENTIAL USES.
- SEC. 91.6306. ANTI-GRAFFITI FINISH TO EXTERIOR WALLS.
- SEC. 91.6307. SHOWER AND LOCKER FACILITIES.
- SEC. 91.6701. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 91.6702. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.6703. LIMITATIONS.
- SEC. 91.6704. ALTERNATE SECURITY PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.6705. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.6706. ENTRY VISION.
- SEC. 91.6707. APPURTENANT ACCESS.
- SEC. 91.6708. DOORS – GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.6709. SWINGING DOORS.
- SEC. 91.6710. SLIDING GLASS DOORS.
- SEC. 91.6711. OVERHEAD AND SLIDING DOORS.
- SEC. 91.6712. METAL ACCORDION-GRATE OR GRILLE-TYPE DOORS.
- SEC. 91.6713. GLAZED OPENING – GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.6714. GLAZING.
- SEC. 91.6715. WINDOWS.
- SEC. 91.6716. OPENINGS OTHER THAN DOORS OR GLAZED OPENINGS.
- SEC. 91.6717. TESTS – GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.7001. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 91.7002. SCOPE.
- SEC. 91.7003. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.7004. GRADING DESIGNATION.
- SEC. 91.7005. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 91.7006. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO ISSUING A GRADING PERMIT.
- SEC. 91.7007. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING GRADING.
- SEC. 91.7008. PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION FOR EN…
- SEC. 91.7009. PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION FOR REGULAR GRADING.
- SEC. 91.7010. EXCAVATIONS.
- SEC. 91.7011. FILLS.
- SEC. 91.7012. PLANTING AND IRRIGATION OF CUT AND FILL SLOPES I…
- SEC. 91.7013. EROSION CONTROL AND DRAINAGE DEVICES.
- SEC. 91.7014. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS.
- SEC. 91.7015. BUTTRESS FILLS.
- SEC. 91.7016. AREAS SUBJECTED TO SLIDES AND UNSTABLE SOIL.
- SEC. 91.7101. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 91.7102. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.7103. GENERAL METHANE MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 91.7104. GENERAL METHANE REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 91.7105. EXISTING BUILDINGS.
- SEC. 91.7106. TESTING, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE OF GAS-DETECTIO…
- SEC. 91.7107. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
- SEC. 91.7108. APPLICATION OF METHANE SEEPAGE REGULATIONS TO LO…
- SEC. 91.7109. ADDITIONAL REMEDIAL MEASURES.
- SEC. 91.7200. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 91.7201. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.7202. ADDITIONS TO BUILDINGS.
- SEC. 91.7203. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 91.7204. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER 1.
- SEC. 91.7205. PROVISIONAL STRUCTURES.
- SEC. 91.7207. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VERY HIGH FIRE HAZA…
- SEC. 91.7208. PROHIBITED VEHICLES.
- SEC. 91.8101. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 91.8102. ENFORCEMENT.
- SEC. 91.8103. EXISTING BUILDING RIGHTS.
- SEC. 91.8104. BASIC MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF EXISTING BUILDIN…
- SEC. 91.8105. ILLEGAL BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION AND USE.
- SEC. 91.8106. FIRE DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 91.8108. NUISANCES, HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS AND SUBSTANDARD R…
- SEC. 91.8109. RELOCATED BUILDINGS.
- SEC. 91.8110. UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS.
- SEC. 91.8111. RESIDENTIAL HEATING.
- SEC. 91.8112. RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING.
- SEC. 91.8113. ROD BRACING SYSTEMS.
- SEC. 91.8114. PARAPETS AND APPENDAGES.
- SEC. 91.8115. SANDBLASTING.
- SEC. 91.8116. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LIGHT-HOUSEKEEPING ROOMS.
- SEC. 91.8117. FIRE WATCH.
- SEC. 91.8118. POOL WATER CLARITY.
- SEC. 91.8119. HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.
- SEC. 91.8201. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.8202. CHANGE OF RATING CLASSIFICATION.
- SEC. 91.8203. CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY GROUP OR GROUP DIVISION.
- SEC. 91.8204. CHANGE OF USE.
- SEC. 91.8205. CERTIFICATE OF BUILDING COMPLIANCE.
- SEC. 91.8301. GENERAL APPLICATION.
- SEC. 91.8302. PERMITS REQUIRED – GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS.
- SEC. 91.8303. PERMIT APPLICATION – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
- SEC. 91.8304. SPECIAL CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PERMIT WILL NOT…
- SEC. 91.8305. GUARANTEE OF COMPLETION REQUIRED.
- SEC. 91.8306. TERMS OF PERMIT.
- SEC. 91.8307. DEFAULT IN PERFORMANCE OF CONDITIONS OR TERMS OF…
- SEC. 91.8308. PERMIT FEES.
- SEC. 91.8309. ENTRY UPON PREMISES.
- SEC. 91.8501. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.8502. ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS.
- SEC. 91.8601. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.8602. GROUP E OCCUPANCIES.
- SEC. 91.8603. FIRE PROTECTION – WARNING SYSTEM.
- SEC. 91.8604. FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS.
- SEC. 91.8605. EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTERS.
- SEC. 91.8606. EMERGENCY LIGHTING STANDARDS FOR EXISTING RESIDE…
- SEC. 91.8607. TENANT SAFETY FOR APARTMENT HOUSES, EXCEPT FOR R…
- SEC. 91.8801. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 91.8802. SCOPE.
- SEC. 91.8803. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.8804. RATING CLASSIFICATIONS.
- SEC. 91.8805. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 91.8806. ADMINISTRATION.
- SEC. 91.8807. HISTORICAL BUILDINGS.
- SEC. 91.8808. ANALYSIS AND DESIGN.
- SEC. 91.8809. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION.
- SEC. 91.8810. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON PLANS.
- SEC. 91.8811. DESIGN CHECK – COMPATIBILITY OF ROOF DIAPHRAGM S…
- SEC. 91.8812. VIOLATIONS.
- SEC. 91.8813. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VACANT BUILDINGS.
- SEC. 91.8901. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.8902. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.8903. ABATEMENT PROCEDURES.
- SEC. 91.8903 Los Angeles Municipal Code.
- SEC. 91.8904. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VACANT PROPERTY GRAFFITI …
- SEC. 91.8905. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VACATING, BARRICADING, RE…
- SEC. 91.8906. PAYMENT AND RECOVERY OF REPAIR AND DEMOLITION FU…
- SEC. 91.8907. ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE CONDITIONS RELATED …
- SEC. 91.8908. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR THE REPAIR OF WELDED STEE…
- SEC. 91.8910. PROCEDURE FOR ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE; RECOVERY OF…
- SEC. 91.9001. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.9002. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.9003. ABATEMENT PROCEDURES.
- SEC. 91.9101. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 91.9102. SCOPE.
- SEC. 91.9103. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.9104. RATING CLASSIFICATIONS.
- SEC. 91.9105. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 91.9106. ADMINISTRATION.
- SEC. 91.9107. HISTORICAL BUILDINGS.
- SEC. 91.9108. ANALYSIS AND DESIGN.
- SEC. 91.9109. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION.
- SEC. 91.9110. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON PLANS.
- SEC. 91.9111. REQUIRED BUILDING MAINTENANCE.
- SEC. 91.9112. VIOLATIONS – PENALTIES FOR DISREGARDING DEPARTME…
- SEC. 91.9201. GENERAL.
- SEC. 91.9202. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.9203. STRUCTURAL WEAKNESSES.
- SEC. 91.9204. STRENGTHENING REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 91.9205. QUALITY CONTROL.
- SEC. 91.9301. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 91.9302. SCOPE.
- SEC. 91.9303. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.9304. PRIORITY DESIGNATIONS.
- SEC. 91.9305. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 91.9306. ADMINISTRATION.
- SEC. 91.9307. OCCUPANT AND TENANT ADVISORY.
- SEC. 91.9308. HISTORICAL BULDINGS.
- SEC. 91.9309. ENGINEERING ANALYSIS.
- SEC. 91.9310. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON PLANS.
- SEC. 91.9311. VIOLATION / PENALTY.
- SEC. 91.9312. SEVERABILITY.
- SEC. 91.9401. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 91.9402. SCOPE.
- SEC. 91.9403. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.9404. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 91.9405. PRE-DESIGN INVESTIGATION.
- SEC. 91.9406. ANALYSIS AND DESIGN.
- SEC. 91.9407. HISTORICAL BUILDINGS.
- SEC. 91.9408. QUALITY CONTROL.
- SEC. 91.9409. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON PLANS.
- SEC. 91.9501. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 91.9502. SCOPE.
- SEC. 91.9503. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.9504. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 91.9505. ADMINISTRATION.
- SEC. 91.9506. OCCUPANT AND TENANT ADVISORY.
- SEC. 91.9507. HISTORICAL BUILDINGS.
- SEC. 91.9508. ENGINEERING ANALYSIS.
- SEC. 91.9509. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON PLANS.
- SEC. 91.9510. VIOLATION / PENALTY.
- SEC. 91.9511. SEVERABILITY.
- SEC. 91.9601. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 91.9602. SCOPE.
- SEC. 91.9603. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.9604. ANALYSIS AND DESIGN.
- SEC. 91.9605. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION.
- SEC. 91.9606. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON PLANS.
- SEC. 91.9701. TITLE.
- SEC. 91.9702. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 91.9703. SCOPE.
- SEC. 91.9704. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 91.9705. BENCHMARKING AND SELF-REPORTING OF ENERGY AND WA…
- SEC. 91.9706. ENERGY AND WATER AUDITS AND RETRO-COMMISSIONING.
- SEC. 91.9707. RECORD MAINTENANCE.
- SEC. 91.9708. SCHEDULE FOR COMPLIANCE.
- SEC. 91.9709. NONCOMPLIANCE FEE.
- SEC. 91.9710. SUBMITTAL FEES.
- SEC. 91.9711. BUILDING AND SAFETY DEVELOPMENT SURCHARGE.
- SEC. 91.9712. SEVERABILITY.
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