Russ Strazzella , Division Manager

The Special Permit Section is responsible for the inspection of "A", "HC", General Deposit, and Special Deposit Excavation Permits in the Metropolitan, West Los Angeles, and Harbor areas of the City.
This inspection covers work done by property owners or contractors for the installation of driveways, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and parkway fill-ins done under an "A" Permit; house and storm drain connections installed by a licensed, bonded contractor; lateral support of large excavations adjacent to the public right-of-way; General Excavation Permits with combination Work Orders and "A" Permits to cover the backfill and permanent paving of trenches or pot holes made in the street for the installation of utility lines and TV cables.