Obtain Certificate of Occupancy
Every homeowner must to make sure that their property is safe to live in. However, having a Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) is required to ensure that it has been inspected by the LADBS / building department for safety and compliance and the property is up to code.
Failure to obtain necessary permits or occupy a space without a CofO can result in substantial fines and penalties. We at CCS Inc help homeowners in Los Angeles obtain a CofO for their property even with unpermitted construction.
No matter what type of structure you need to be declared safe for occupancy, we can work with you at every step of the process from start to finish and communicate with the city on your behalf for easy and stressfree process.
Avoid Unnecessary Penalty And Let Us Start Working To Obtain The Certificate Of Occupancy For Your Property
What Is A Certificate of Occupancy?
A certificate of occupancy is an essential document issued by the city which means the property is up to code and ready to be occupied.
- The structure is suitable for occupancy
- What the structure is used for
- The structure complies with all building codes
Should I Obtain The Certificate of Occupancy?
By not obtaining a certificate of occupancy for a structure, you may risk facing the following:
- Penalty / Whopping fines
- Code enforcement action
- A lawsuit by the city
- Forced demolition of the structure
We Can Obtain Certificate-Of-Occupancy
How To Obtain Certificate of Occupancy
It doesn’t matter what type of property or unpermitted work you have, we work hand-in-hand with you to make the process of obtaining a certificate of occupancy for it seamless and hassle-free for you.
Application Submission for a Retroactive Permit
To obtain a CofO for an unpermitted structure, you will need to submit an application for a retroactive building permit along with the floor plans, and structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical drawings. From designing the floor plans to submitting the permit application to the building department, we can work with you in tandem to get it retroactively permitted.
LADBS Inspections
Your property must pass a series of inspections that certify that the work done complies with the submitted plans. If your property fails to pass the inspection, you will be provided with a list of items that need to be corrected within a certain amount of time. We can assist you in scheduling inspections and be your liaison with the city inspectors during both initial and final inspections.
Remedial Work
We will perform any required repair and maintenance and schedule a re-inspection of your property. If everything is fine, it shows that your structure conforms to local building codes and you will be granted your CofO.
How To Obtain Certificate of Occupancy
It doesn’t matter what type of unpermitted work you have, we work hand-in-hand with you to make the process of obtaining a certificate of occupancy for it seamless and hassle-free for you.
Application Submission for a Retroactive Permit
To obtain a CofO for an unpermitted structure, you will need to submit an application for a retroactive building permit along with the floor plans, and structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical drawings. From designing the floor plans to submitting the permit application to the building department, we can work with you in tandem to get it retroactively permitted.
LADBS Inspections
Your property must pass a series of inspections that certify that the work done complies with the submitted plans. If your property fails to pass the inspection, you will be provided with a list of items that need to be corrected within a certain amount of time. We can assist you in scheduling inspections and be your liaison with the city inspectors during both initial and final inspections.
Remedial Work
We will perform any required repair and maintenance and schedule a re-inspection of your property. If everything is fine, it shows that your structure conforms to local building codes and you will be granted your CofO.