Design and Construction Handbook - Los Angeles World Airports

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1.4 Project Type – Projects contracted for by LAWA will be referred to as “LAWA
Projects”. All other projects will be referred to as “Tenant Projects”.
1.5 Federal, State, Local Statutes, and Regulations
This section provides an overview of the regulatory requirements and procedures for
development work at LAX. Mentioned in this section are the codes and guidelines that
the Designer is encouraged to become familiar with. This list is neither exhaustive nor
inclusive. The Designer is responsible to be aware of these and any other code
regulations that apply to their specific project.
The City of Los Angeles, Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) is the lead agency
for plan check approvals for most building projects at LAX and VNY. The exceptions
include, but are not limited to, airfield or special structures that are reviewed and
approved through the FAA and roadway projects that fall under the City of Los Angeles
Department of Transportation. LAWA is not a self-permitting agency.
LADBS will determine other City or County agencies with jurisdiction over the project
where review and sign-off is necessary to obtain final plan check approval and permit for
construction. Examples include the City of Los Angeles Fire Department, the Disabled
Access Division and for projects that involve food service facilities, the Los Angeles
County Department of Public Health. In addition, depending on the scope of the project,
review and approval may be required by Federal agencies such as the Department of
Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Border
Protection and the Federal Aviation Administration.
LADBS Case Management and Preliminary Plan Check Services
LAWA works closely with LADBS make sure they are aware of projects at the Airport
that will require plan check services. When starting the plan check process, please be
aware LADBS has a designated case manager with oversight of plan check, permit and