LAMC Section 91.108.12

91.108.12. Inspections by Certified Licensed Contractors of Work Performed on Detached Single–family Dwellings.

91.108.12.1. In lieu of the inspections made by employees of the Department, as specified in Section 91.108 of this Code, a certified licensed contractor, employed by the owner, upon notification to the Department prior to the commencement of work, may install, inspect and certify the following work as being performed in compliance with the provisions of the Los Angeles Municipal Code for a detached single–family dwelling:

1. The replacement of defective water heaters with one of the equivalent gallonage, Btu rating and vent capacity when the vent does not require relocation or replacement.

2. The replacement of defective forced–air units with one of equivalent size, Btu rating and vent capacity when the vent does not require relocation or replacement.

3. The replacement of defective air–conditioning units with one of equivalent size and Btu rating;

4. The replacement of plumbing fixtures and solar panels with equal kind and quality;

5. The replacement of defective domestic water piping within a dwelling, with piping of equivalent size and quality when the installation does not exceed 50 feet in length.

6. The replacement of defective metallic water service piping with piping of equivalent size, quality and conductivity;

7. The removing of existing roofing and the replacement of roofing materials which is in compliance with Part II of Division 15 and which does not require any alteration to the roof support system.

8. The replacement of defective smoke detectors.

9. The replacement of shower pans with the same size and capacity.

10. The installation or replacement of masonry and concrete fences not exceeding six (6) feet in height.

91.108.12.2. The employment of a certified licensed contractor by the owner on any work shall not prohibit the department from performing inspections of any work described in Section 91.108.12.1. The called inspections required by Section 91.109 may be delegated to the certified licensed contractor performing the work by the Superintendent of Building.

91.108.12.3. Department Inspection. (Amended by Ord. No. 172,592, Eff. 6/28/99, Oper. 7/1/99.) The Department may allow the use of the certification by a certified licensed contractor in lieu of inspections made by employees of the Department provided there is compliance with all of the following:

1. The certified licensed contractor has a valid Certificate of Registration obtained in accordance with Section 91.1705 of this Code.

2. The certified licensed contractor has filed with the Department a Certificate of Compliance for each installation.

The Certificate of Compliance shall be on a form provided by the Department and shall be signed by the property owner and the certified licensed contractor. The Department may require that the certified licensed contractor affix a certification label obtained from the Department on certain types of installations to identify the work certified;

The Certificate of Compliance shall describe the work performed and state that the certified licensed contractor warrants, from personal knowledge, that the materials installed and the work performed are in compliance with approved manufacturer's instructions, specifications and applicable requirements of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

For the work described in Items 1, 2 and 3 of Section 91.108.12.1, the phrase "personal knowledge" as used in the Certificate of Compliance means that the certified licensed contractor has actual personal knowledge of the facts certified to, or knowledge acquired from an employee of the certified licensed contractor, which employee provided continuous observation of the work or installation at the site in all stages of its progress.

For work set forth in Items 4, 5 and 6 of Section 91.108.12.1, the phrase "personal knowledge" means the certified licensed contractor has actual personal knowledge or knowledge acquired from another certified licensed contractor or a qualified installer.

3. The Certificate of Compliance processing fee has been paid in accordance with Section 98.0417 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

4. The certified licensed contractor has filed the application for a Certificate of Compliance with the Department within 15 days after completion of the installation.

The certified licensed contractor has submitted a report to the Department describing the work the certified licensed contractor performed and declaring that the work complies with all applicable provisions of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. The report shall be made on forms supplied by the Department and shall be filed in the records of the Department.

91.108.12.3.1. (Deleted by Ord. No. 172,592, Eff. 6/28/99, Oper. 7/1/99.)

91.108.12.3.2. (Deleted by Ord. No. 172,592, Eff. 6/28/99, Oper. 7/1/99.)

91.108.12.3.3. (Deleted by Ord. No. 172,592, Eff. 6/28/99, Oper. 7/1/99.)

91.108.12.3.4. (Deleted by Ord. No. 172,592, Eff. 6/28/99, Oper. 7/1/99.)

91.108.12.4. The certified licensed contractor shall notify the Department of the certified licensed contractor's commencement of work for which the certified licensed contractor has been engaged. This notification shall be made no later than the last business day preceding the commencement of work.

The certified licensed contractor shall inspect all materials to be used or concealed within such work.

While engaged in the work, the certified licensed contractor shall not undertake or engage in any other task or occupation which will interfere with the proper performance of the certified licensed contractor's duties of inspection. The certified licensed contractor shall report all violations of this Code which have occurred relating to the construction work to the Superintendent of Building, and such other information relating to the installation work as requested by the Superintendent.

The Department may refuse to issue a Certificate of Compliance if it finds that the contractor has failed to comply with any of these requirements.