City of Lawndale, CA

Explore the Permit Center!

Visit our Permit Center to get information on:

• Permit FAQs
• Requesting Inspections
• When and Why Permits Are Required
• Viewing Permit Records Online
• When Are Plans Required
• Submitting Plans and Applications
• Construction Hours

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Permitted Construction Hours

You can conduct construction work between the following times. Work conducted outside of these hours may result in the issuance of a stop work notice and code enforcement action. 

• Monday - Friday: from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday and City observed holidays: No work allowed!

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How to Report Unpermitted Construction

To report construction being performed outside of the permitted hours or report work being done without permits, contact the Code Enforcement Department at (310) 973-3220.

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Quick Facts

• The permit and plan check fees for the Building Permit application is based are project valuation
• The permit fees for the Electrical, Mechanical, Miscellaneous, Plumbing, Sewer Permit applications are based on fixture/item count
• The permit and plan check fees are based on the amount of cubic yards move (fit, cull, excavated)
• Building Permits are valid for up to one year. Afterwards, two additional permit extensions, for up to six months each, must be paid for to extend the permits
• All permits include an issuance fee

Building Permit Application Forms 

Below are the list of permit applications and a list of work items fall under each permit.

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Building Permit Application

Plan check fee: 85% of building permit fee

List of work items:

• New construction
• Installing, repairing, or replacing drywall, insulation, lath, or sheathing
• Repairing and replacing stucco, siding, or other exterior finishes (not including stucco patching)
• Any expansion, modification, or alteration of floor area to a structure, garage, or accessory building
• Roof repair and alterations
• Replacement of any doors and windows (like-for-like, retrofits, or changes in size and location)
  A door schedule or window schedule must be attached with the permit application.
• Demolition of structures
• Installation, alteration, or re-installation of commercial and residential solar PV systems
• Counters and cabinets with electrical, plumbing, or mechanical fixtures attached
• Conversion or legalization of any structures or rooms
• Residential remodels
• Installation and repairs for garage doors
• Tenant improvements for commercial properties
• Installation of fire sprinklers
• Installation of swimming pools

Download Building Permit Application (PDF) (190 KB)

Download Door Schedule (PDF) (109 KB)

Download Window Schedule (PDF) (131 KB)

Building Plan Check Information

Solar Plan Check Information

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Electrical Permit Application

Plan check fee: 70% of permit fee

List of work items:

• Installation, repair, or replacement of major appliances, such as:
  • Dishwashers
  • Clothes washers and dryers
  • Air conditioners
  • Other comparable equipment
• Installation, repair, or replacement of:
  • Light fixtures
  • Light switches
  • Electrical outlets
  • Branch circuits
  • Conduits
• Installation, repair, or replacement of electrical wiring
• Installation, repair, or replacement of vehicle charging systems
• Installation, repair, replacement, or upgrade of electrical service panels
• Installation of appliances, motors, or apparatuses rated above 3 HP
• Installation of a temporary power pole
• Electrical work related to signage
• Electrical work related to pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and similar systems
• Installation of lighting fixtures for pole-mounted, platform-mounted, or theatrical applications
• Capping off electrical connection

Download Electrical Permit Application (PDF) (235 KB)

Electrical Plan Check Information

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Grading Permit Application

Plan check fee: based on cubic yards

List of work items:

• Cutting, filling, or relocating more than 50 cubic yards of soil

Download Grading Permit Application (PDF) (182 KB)

Drainage and Grading Plan Check Information

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Mechanical Permit

Plan check fee: 50% of permit fee

List of work items:

• Installation, repair, or replacement of:
  • Air conditioning units
  • Air inlets and outlets
  • Air handling units
  • Absorption units
  • Boilers
  • Compressors
  • Evaporative coolers
  • Fireplaces
  • Fire dampers
  • Furnaces
  • Heaters
• Installation, repair, or replacement of:
  • Appliance vents
  • Standard vents
  • Commercial kitchen hoods
  • Spray booths
  • Standard and convection duct systems
• Installation, repair, or replacement of:
  • Duct systems
  • Ventilation systems

Download Mechanical Permit Application (PDF) (209 KB)

Mechanical Plan Check Information

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Miscellaneous Permit Application

List of work items:

• Certificate of Occupancy
• Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
• Special Inspections 

Download Miscellaneous Permit Application (PDF) (181 KB)

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Plumbing Permit Application

Plan check fee: 40% of permit fee

List of work items:

• Installation, repair, or replacement of:
  • Bathroom and kitchen sinks
  • Bathtubs and showers
  • Drinking fountains
  • Hose bibs
  • Roof drains
  • Shower valves
  • Toilets, urinals, water closets
  • Waste inlets
• Installation, repair, or replacement of low-, medium-, or high-pressure gas systems, including:
  • Gas outlets
  • Gas meters
  • Gas pressure regulators
• Installation of:
  • Trap primers
  • Waste inlets
  • Backflow prevention devices or sprinklers
  • Backwater valves
  • Drainage or sewage back valves
• Installation, repair, or replacement of:
  • Water piping
  • Service lines
  • Pressure regulators
• Installation of solar potable water heating systems (including heater and vent)
• Installation, repair, or replacement of:
  • Swimming pool drainage systems
  • Vent trap interceptors and receptors
• Installation, repair, or replacement of:
  • Water softening systems
  • Pretreatment interceptors
  • Vents
  • Grease interceptors
• Capping off water and gas connections

Download Plumbing Permit Application (PDF) (221 KB)

Plumbing Plan Check Information

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Sewer Permit Application 

List of work items:

• Connect an additional building or structure to a house sewer
• Alter, repair, or abandon a house sewer or disposal system
• Disconnect a house sewer or disposal system
• Install a house sewer connecting to a private disposal system
• Install a house sewer connecting to a public sewer
• Construct or modify a cesspool, overflow seepage pit, percolation test pit, or swimming pool dry well
• Install gray water system storage tanks
• Extend or modify an overflow seepage pit, drain field, dry well, or manhole
• Install or modify a septic tank, storage tank, seepage pit(s), and/or drain field
• Perform a tap-and-saddle connection 

Download Sewer Permit Application (PDF) (200 KB)