Everything you need to know about requesting, scheduling, and tracking LADBS inspections — plus how InspectPilot AI automates the entire process so you never miss the 3 PM deadline again.
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Contractors can request inspections through iRFIS, 311/AIRS, or let InspectPilot handle it automatically.
Log into ladbs.org, navigate to iRFIS, enter your 15-digit permit number + 7-digit confirmation code, select inspection type, and submit. Available 24/7 but requests after 3 PM count for the next day.
Call 311, select building inspection, and navigate the AIRS IVR system. Enter permit number via keypad, select inspection type, and confirm. Best for when iRFIS is down or for inspection types not available online.
Authorize once. InspectPilot submits requests through iRFIS and AIRS on your behalf, before the 3 PM deadline, with instant confirmation. No forms, no phone calls, no missed deadlines.
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Request Deadline | 3:00 PM the business day before desired inspection |
| Advance Booking Window | Up to 3 business days ahead |
| Required Information | 15-digit permit number + 7-digit confirmation number |
| Online Portal | iRFIS at ladbs.org (available 24/7) |
| Phone System | 311 → AIRS IVR (business hours) |
| Max Inspections per Day | Multiple inspections can be requested per permit per day |
| Results Notification | Same day or next business day via LADBS online portal |
| Re-Inspection After Failure | Must complete corrections first, then re-request |
A typical residential project follows this inspection order. ADU projects require 10–15 of these inspections.
Footings, slab, grading
Structural frame, shear walls
Water supply, drain lines
Wiring, panels, circuits
HVAC ductwork, venting
R-value, vapor barriers
Nailing, fire-rated assemblies
All trades, certificate of occupancy
Through iRFIS (the LADBS online portal) or by calling 311 and using the AIRS IVR phone system. Both require your 15-digit permit number and 7-digit confirmation number. Requests must be in before 3 PM the day before.
LADBS requires all inspection requests by 3 PM the business day before the inspection. Requests after 3 PM roll to the following day. You can schedule up to 3 business days in advance.
iRFIS (Inspection Request and Field Inspection System) is LADBS's online portal for requesting building inspections. It's available 24/7 but the 3 PM cutoff still applies for next-day scheduling.
Yes. InspectPilot AI automates the entire LADBS inspection process — from iRFIS submission to result tracking to re-inspection scheduling. It submits using your credentials before the 3 PM deadline.
The inspector issues a correction notice. You must fix the violations, then re-request the inspection. This cycle typically adds 3–7 days. InspectPilot automates the entire correction loop.
A typical ADU project in LA requires 10–15 inspections: foundation, framing, rough plumbing/electrical/mechanical, insulation, drywall, and final inspections for each trade.
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