Used to determine if a street light acceptance test for known street lighting project has been completed by the Bureau of Street Lighting.
To report a complaint or get a status regarding a streetlight previously requested for repair, call 323-913-4744. To report a complaint regarding an employee call 213-847-1483.
Report an emergency situation for pole knockdowns, post hit, wire exposed, conduit damage, street light fixture hanging or covers open. Call the Bureau of Street Lighting Field Operations Division at(323)913-4744 during working hours of M-Th 7am-4:30 & Fridays 7am-3:30pm. If after working hours ... (see full description)
An "E" Permit (LAMC 62.0A) is issued for jobs in or adjacent to public streets for the purposes of a street light relocation, shoring (lateral support), a monitoring well, soilboring, private conduits (non-franchise), and other activities. E permits are issued to private contractors. ... (see full description)
Excavation permits are required for any excavation or trenching in streets/public right-of-way. Examples of where excavation permits are necessary are electrolier and pull box relocations, monitoring wells, soil borings, and pothole drilling in public right-of-ways. Additionally, excavation and ... (see full description)
As part of the Teamwork LA program, the LADWP will remove shoes that have been wrapped around overhead lines. Contact 800 DIAL-DWP
The B permit is required for all major construction in the public right-of-way which includes the widening of streets and alleys, the changing of existing street grade, construction of bridges, retaining walls, and the installation of sewer, storm drains, street lighting, and traffic signals. The B ... (see full description)
An A permit is required for minor construction in the public right-of-way which includes sidewalks, driveways, curb and gutter along property frontages. An A permit is typically issued to homeowners and contractors and can be obtained over-the-counter at the Bureau of Engineering District offices or ... (see full description)
Proposed private development, planning actions, and street vacations can have street lighting requirements. The public can contact the Bureau of Street Lighting for information on the B-permit process.
The public can request new streetlights by contacting the Bureau of Street Lighting and agreeing to pay for installation and an annual property tax assessment for maintenance.
Contact the Bureau of Street Lighting for assistance with obtaining public improvements, such as streetlights, sewers, and alley paving, using the assessment process.
Information concerning the Bureau of Street Lighting's public counter. Constituents can request street lighting technical records, maps, plans and diagrams at the counter or via telephone.
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.
To report streetlight problems which effect the off/on operation of the street lighting circuitry within the LA City limits, dial 311
Reporting vandalism to streetlights suchas graffiti on poles, wires or cables being removed from underground conduits, wires or cables being cut, light fixtures being shot out or damaged by thrown objects, or base doors being removed. If on metal, steel or concrete streetlight pole call ... (see full description)
Contact the Bureau of Street Lighting to report an unsafe condition at a street lighting construction site.
Community groups or other City entities that wish to attach permanent art medallions or displays on street lighting poles can contact the Bureau of Street Lighting for information on obtaining a permit.
Contact the Bureau of Street Lighting for information on how to obtain light shield to block glare or light trespass into residence windows. If streetlight shield is for steel,metal or concrete pole call 213-847-1826; if for wooden power pole call 213 847-5370.
Lights out on steel or concrete poles should be referred to 311. LADWP manages calls concerning OAL (Outside Area Lights) and lights on wooden poles.
An existing steel or concrete streetlight can be relocated by a contractor or the Bureau of Street Lighting in order to install a driveway or other purpose.
Contact the Bureau of Street Lighting for information regarding proposed street lighting maintenance assessments and the CA Prop 218 voting process, which is required for the approval of installing new street lights or upgrades to existing lights. All lighting adjacent to private and public property ... (see full description)
Information for questions regarding streetlight maintenance assessments on property tax bill, and how maintenance districts are created by the Bureau of Street Lighting.
Existing street lighting can be upgraded or replaced by the Bureau of Street Lighting. This service may be possible without charge or assessment to the benefiting properties.
Contact the Bureau of Street Lighting for information regarding future street lighting construction projects that can be bid upon by qualified contractors.
Contact the Bureau of Street Lighting for information on telecommunication companies wishing to attach equipment such as radios, antennas, transmitters, and cell phone repeaters on streetlight poles.
