LADBS Inspection Sign-Off Soft-Story
LADBS Inspection Sign-Off Soft-Story: Inspector sign-off is not listed as an Order-dismiss act. Ordinance 183893 lists §91.9306.6 recordation/terminating-certificate text and §91.9310.2 plan statements (design-time). §91.9305.1 states that a civil or structural engineer or architect licensed by the state of California prepares the structural analysis.
Last updated: August 28, 2026
What does Ordinance 183893 say about recordation and plan statements?
Ordinance 183893 §91.9306.6 states that at the time the Department serves the order, the Department shall file with the Office of the County Recorder a certificate stating that the subject building has been determined to be within the scope of this division. The same section states that the Department shall file a certificate terminating the above recorded status if the building is thereafter demolished, found not to be within the scope, or is determined to be structurally capable of resisting minimum seismic forces as a result of structural alterations or analysis. §91.9310.2 states that the responsible engineer or architect shall provide statements on the approved plans — design-time plan text, not an Order-dismiss act. §91.9305.1 states that a civil or structural engineer or architect licensed by the state of California prepares the structural analysis. It does not list inspection sign-off, observation-report submission, or a before-inspection duty as an Order-dismiss act.
| Ordinance item | Ordinance cite | Who |
|---|---|---|
| County Recorder certificate | §91.9306.6 | Department |
| Statement on approved plans | §91.9310.2 | Civil or structural engineer or architect (§91.9305.1) |
Frequently asked questions
Does LADBS inspection sign-off appear in Ordinance 183893 as an Order-dismiss act?
No. Ordinance 183893, Ordinance 183893 §91.9306.6 states that at the time the Department serves the order, the Department shall file with the Office of the County Recorder a certificate stating that the subject building has been determined to be within the scope of this division. The same section states that the Department shall file a certificate terminating the above recorded status if the building is thereafter demolished, found not to be within the scope, or is determined to be structurally capable of resisting minimum seismic forces as a result of structural alterations or analysis. §91.9310.2 states that the responsible engineer or architect shall provide statements on the approved plans — design-time plan text, not an Order-dismiss act. §91.9305.1 states that a civil or structural engineer or architect licensed by the state of California prepares the structural analysis. Inspection sign-off is not listed as an Order-dismiss act.
What does Ordinance 183893 say about recordation and plan statements?
Ordinance 183893 §91.9306.6 states that at the time the Department serves the order, the Department shall file with the Office of the County Recorder a certificate stating that the subject building has been determined to be within the scope of this division. The same section states that the Department shall file a certificate terminating the above recorded status if the building is thereafter demolished, found not to be within the scope, or is determined to be structurally capable of resisting minimum seismic forces as a result of structural alterations or analysis. §91.9310.2 states that the responsible engineer or architect shall provide statements on the approved plans — design-time plan text, not an Order-dismiss act. §91.9305.1 states that a civil or structural engineer or architect licensed by the state of California prepares the structural analysis. It does not list inspection sign-off, observation-report submission, or a before-inspection duty as an Order-dismiss act.
Who provides the County Recorder certificate and the statement on approved plans?
The Department provides the County Recorder certificate (§91.9306.6). A civil or structural engineer or architect (§91.9305.1) provides the statement on approved plans (§91.9310.2). Inspection sign-off is not listed as an Order-dismiss act.