Los Angeles
HVAC express permit or plan review path for HVAC replacement
LADBS Express Permits include comfort heating and comfort cooling installations and addition of air-conditioning equipment rated 5 tons or less among HVAC work eligible for express permitting. HVAC replacement projects should confirm express-permit eligibility with LADBS before applying, because scopes that need plan review must use the broader LADBS plan review and permitting process.
Official applicationSource record
City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety: Express Permits (No Plan Check Required)- Type
- Local Building Department
- Tier
- A
- Verified
- 2026-05-01