(a) General. For the purpose of this article, certain words and terms are defined as follows: (Amended by Ord. No. 147,576, Eff. 9/15/75, Oper. 1/15/76.)
BOARD. The Board of Building and Safety Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles.
BOARD OF EXAMINERS. Any examining board regularly appointed by the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners or the Superintendent. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)
CODE. Los Angeles Municipal Code.
DEPARTMENT. The Department of Building and Safety.
E-PERMITS. Any Express Permits issued via facsimile or Internet. (Added by Ord. No. 174,610, Eff. 7/7/02.)
EXAMINER. A member of an examining board as hereinafter provided for, or any person designated by the Board or the Superintendent to conduct any hearing provided for in this article. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)
EXPRESS PERMITS. Any Building, Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing permits that do not require plans pursuant to LAMC Paragraph 91.106.3.2.2. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
LICENSE. A certificate, registration, license, authority or approval given or issued by the Department pursuant to the provisions of this Code. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)
LICENSEE. The holder of any license as the word ‘license” is defined in this article.
PARTY. Includes the Board, the Department, the respondent, and any other person who has an interest or estate in a proceeding under this article.
PERMIT. An approved application for the inspection of any work accomplished on or in buildings, structures or sites regulated by Chapter IX of the LAMC, but shall not include an application for inspection to obtain a Certificate of Inspection and Permit to Operate. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
PLAN CHECK. The review of plans, specifications, and/or details required as condition prior to the issuance of a permit.
PROCEEDING. Any process relative to a hearing as provided in this article. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)
RESPONDENT. Any person against whom an accusation is filed pursuant to this article.
SLIGHT MODIFICATION. A waiver, granted by the Superintendent of Building or the Board, of the strict requirements of the provisions of Chapter IX or Article 2, Chapter I, of the LAMC. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDING OR SUPERINTENDENT. The General Manager of the Department of Building and Safety of the City of Los Angeles, or his duly authorized representative. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)
Where the word “Examiner” or “Hearing Examiner” appears hereinafter, the words “Board of Examiners” may be substituted.