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Environmental Programs Construction And Demolition Permits

What is the Environmental Program Construction And Demolition (C&D)?

C&D helps residents and businesses recycle any material generated during construction, demolition, renovation, tenant improvement, or grading/excavation.

Office Locations

We are here to help you get the permits you need for your building projects. LA County Public Works offers building services to:

  • 10 District Offices for unincorporated communities.
  • 9 City Offices for incorporated cities.
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Apply for a Sewer Tap and Saddle Installation Permit using EPIC-LA

What is EPIC-LA?

EPIC-LA is Los Angeles County’s online system for managing permits and inspections. It helps residents, businesses, and developers oversee their building projects from start to finish. Whether you’re constructing a home, upgrading your property, or planning a large project, EPIC-LA provides a centralized platform to handle all permitting needs. Take a look at the major features of EPIC-LA below.

Application

Use EPIC-LA to submit the application for your permit and inspection online

Application

Apply online for all your permitting and inspection needs

Document Upload

Submit electronic copies of all your plans and supporting documentation

Fee Payment

Pay all permit and inspection fees electronically

Status

Use EPIC-LA to track and manage the progress of your application

Status Updates

Receive comments and notifications electronically

Contacts

Gives others access to real-time feedback, comments and notifications.

Collaboration

Allow collaboration between the Department, applicants, and design teams

Apply for a Construction and Demolition Permit

Step 1: Referral from Building and Safety (B&S)

  1. Receive a referral from B&S during the plan check  which includes details about construction and demolition material removal.

Step 2: Log into EPIC-LA and Apply for C&D Clearance

  1. View the Tutorial for Applying in EPIC-LA for step-by-step guidance.
  2. Log into EPIC-LA to apply for C&D Clearance under the Recycling and Reuse Plan (RRP) sub-record.
  3. Confirm the project details transferred from your B&S permit.
  4. Enter C&D-specific information and upload your project plans.

 

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Step 3: Approval of C&D Clearance

  1. C&D staff will review your application and may request changes or additional information.
  2. Once approved, you’ll receive an approval cover sheet which includes the minimum amount of debris your project is expected to recycle.
  3. Submit this approval sheet to B&S in EPIC-LA as proof of compliance to proceed with your project.

Step 4: During Your Project - Track Materials

  • Keep all weight tickets from the recycling facility or waste hauler you selected in your RRP application.
  • Use tickets to show how much debris was taken to the facility. These tickets are required proof for your Final Compliance Report.

 

Step 5: Notify Staff of Project Changes

  1. Contact the C&D to amend application in EPIC-LA if anything about your project changes (e.g., scope, dates, or facility).

Step 6: Submit the Final Compliance Report (FCR)

  1. View the FCR Tutorial for step-by-step guidance
  2. Submit your FCR with all weight tickets within 45 days of the project’s end date. Missing this deadline may result in significant penalties.
  3. C&D staff will review and approve the FCR to close out your C&D process and issue a Certificate of Occupancy.

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