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We encourage you to recycle your bulky items through charitable organizations and thrift stores. If you are unable to do so, the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) will pick-up large or bulky household items, such as mattresses, couches, and other furniture from residents serviced by the City of Los ... (see full description)
The Department of Building and Safety is responsible for construction permit inspections within the City of Los Angeles. After obtaining the required permit(s) for the work you intend to do, you can request an inspection by using our Internet Request For Inspection System (IRFIS). IRFIS has the ... (see full description)
The Office of Community Beautification (OCB) operates a graffiti removal program. Requests for graffiti removal are referred to community-based organizations contracted through OCB or to other agencies. Work is performed using paint, chemical solvents or sandblasting/waterblasting, depending on the ... (see full description)
This handbook is a consolidation of all departmental clearances needed based on the type of project and its location. It provides plan checker engineers with the necessary information to properly refer permit applicants to the correct office for departmental clearance.
Los Angeles City Ordinance 174343 requires that seismic gas shut off valves be installed on designated buildings with the city . Seismic gas shut off valves are designed to automatically shut off the supply of natural gas to a building to prevent a fire or explosion due to accumulation of gas in the ... (see full description)
877 ASK-LAPD is the police department's primary non-emergency number. Use 877 ASK-LAPD for all of your non-emergency police needs. 877 ASK-LAPD is available 24 hours per day, in English, Spanish and TTY. Non-emergency requests for police service include reports of non-violent disputes, ... (see full description)
To report a streetlight outage on a metal/steel or concrete pole from within the LA City limits, dial 311; from outside of the LA City limits dial 866-452-2489. To report a streetlight outage on a wooden power pole call DWP at 800-342-5397.
The Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) provides collection services for household refuse, yard trimmings, recyclables, dead animals, excessive brush, white goods, electronic waste, and bulky items from residents serviced by the City of Los Angeles. For more information, please call the Bureau of Sanitation ... (see full description)
Business Taxes & License provides information on the following: l)Branch office locations and contact information. Locations in which public can receive information about or pay their business taxes. 2)Billing address where Business Tax Renewal payments may be sent. Annual business tax becomes due ... (see full description)
