What are some of the mandatory upgrades if doing work on a home in the city of Los Angeles?

Renovations
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Example: any project greater than $1000 in value requires the upgrading of smoke alarms in the building.
Example: any project greater than $10,000 in value requires the installation of a seismic gas shut off valve.
Example: any addition adding greater than 50% of the existing square footage of the home requires the installation of a fire sprinkler system.

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Good Luck with LA s inspectors:

  1. Electrical Ground Connection
  2. Water Heater Strap, Discharge, Vent, many more
  3. Smoke and Carbone Monoxide, Hallways and Bedrooms
  4. Hours or more fire proof door from garage to interior if attached
  5. Asbestos and Lead Paint report for homes pre 1978
  6. You might need engineering department to approve things so other departments can make some money.
    Some Inspectors have NO Heart and No place in Heaven
    Good Luck with LA