How do I Report A Concern/File a Complaint? Report a Concern. 211: A Countywide hotline answered 24 hours a day. Contact the County agency. Contact the local Building and Safety District Office.
The following services are available online: Express Pemits (permits that do not require plan check) at Search for building records at
When the construction happens before 7am they need to call the LAPD Hollywood division (213) 972-2971 and say they want to report a noise violation (ie, loud construction noise before 7am).
(213) 974-6453 or (213) 974-6483; 211 LA County Helpline/or call (800) 339-6993. They are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Common Code Violations Inadequate Sanitation. Structural Hazards. Inadequate or Hazardous Wiring. Inadequate or Faulty Plumbing. Inadequate or Faulty Mechanical Equipment. Faulty Weather Protection. Faulty Materials of Construction. Hazardous or Insanitary Premises.
Non structural items like painting or floors, light fixtures, landscaping do not need permits. You can even add a wall or new cabinets without a permit as long as it is not structural. It's funny you can fix your roof without a permit but if you put a new roof on you need a permit.
To start a construction company in California, you typically need a general contractor's license issued by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Specific licenses for specialized trades like plumbing or electrical may also be required based on the scope of your projects.
Many general contractors in California opt to organize as an LLC (limited liability company). Then generally do so because LLCs have a reputation as being easy to set up and maintain.