Zoning, Regulation, Permitting
This designation is applied to a property that is unsafe or uninhabitable due to significant damage, unsafe conditions, or code violations.
What is a red tag?
This material is made of a gypsum core sandwiched between two layers of paper & is commonly used on interior walls & ceiling.
What is drywall?
The approximate cost range for installing a new HVAC system in a 1,500 square foot house.
What is $4,000 to $7,000?
This type of foundation uses posts supported by concrete footings to elevate and support a structure above ground level.
What is pier & beam?
Popcorn ceilings installed before this year most likely contain asbestos.
What is 1980?
A web-based mapping tool that provides zoning information for properties located in Los Angeles.
What is Zimas?
The average size of a sheet of plywood
What is 4' x 8'?
The average cost for a standard window replacement
What is $150-$300
This horizontal board is mounted along the edge of a roof, often used to hold gutters in place and provide a finished look.
What is fascia?
The average cost of a 2 car garage door replacement.
What is $1,500-$2,000
This (Los Angeles) zoning allows for 1 unit per every 1,500 sqft of lot space.
What is LARD1.5?
This type of piping, commonly used in modern plumbing, is flexible and resistant to corrosion.
What is PEX piping?
A construction technique used to reinforce and stabilize existing foundations by adding new structural support beneath the existing foundation
What is underpinning?
Ductless heating and cooling systems that allow you to control the temperatures in individual rooms or spaces
What is a mini-split?
A tube or pipe that protects electrical wiring, often made of metal or plastic.
What is conduit?
This designation is applied to neighborhoods or districts to protect and preserve the architectural and cultural integrity of historic buildings and structures.
What is "HPOZ"?
This popular kitchen countertop material is made from crushed stone bonded with resin.
What is Quartz?
Renovating a property built before this year may require testing for lead paint.
What is 1978?
This natural stone, often used for countertops, comes in shades of white, gray, and black, and is known for its durability.
What is granite?
This term denotes a property where the plans for construction have been fully approved and are ready to be issued a building permit
Primary zoning designations in Los Angeles that have the abbreviation "(R)", "(C)", & "(M)"
What is Residential, Commercial, & Industrial?
This material, made of sand, lime, and cement, is popular for exterior walls in Southwestern-style homes.
What is Stucco?
A verification process that is requested for the correct placement of an electrical service panel, often used when installing or upgrading a panel.
The measurement of the front boundary of a property. Specifically the length of the lot.
A beam placed over openings like doors & windows to support the load above
What is a Header?