Counter Hours
General Information Building Inspector Plan Check Engineer	Monday through Thursday 7:00am - 6:00pm Monday through Thursday 7:00am - 9:00am Tuesdays 8:00am - 11:00am

Permit requirements - Information on when permits are required and how to obtain permits.

Inspections - Work be conducted in conjunction with a permit must be inspected during the project to insure compliance with codes and the approved plans. To arrange an inspection, call us at least one day before the desired inspection date.

Permit Fees -Summary of Permit and plan check fees

Downloadable Construction Details

• Typical framing details - Los Angeles Regional Uniform Code Program - Type V Const.*

Plan check information

• Residential plan check requirements
• Commercial/industrial plan check requirements
• Mechanical/electrical/plumbing plan check requirements
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Construction Hours -

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Saturday.
No Sundays, No Holidays

Building Codes for the City are Changing
On January 1, 2008 The City of Lawndale’s building codes are changing. These changes are part of a state-wide adoption of new codes and every city, county and local jurisdiction in the state will be effected. If you have plans on file with the City, are planning to file or would like more information (click here).

South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution: Having trouble settling a dispute? Contact the South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution, (310) 376-7007. Click here for more info.

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