• Project Assistance Meeting (PAM)
  • Executive Directives 1 & 4
  • Make Appointment for Project Assistance Meeting
  • Request for Inspection
  • Helpful links
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ

PROJECT ASSISTANCE MEETING (PAM)

Appointments can be scheduled Monday thru Thursdays between 8 am and 9 am.

Project Assistance Meeting (PAM) is a tool to better serve and educate our customers.
The BCA PAM facilitates easy access to a live inspector who can answer questions and provide guidance for Public Work permit requirements, and answer questions relating to Executive Directives 1 & 4 (ED1 & ED4).

The links provided on this page will assist you with understanding your permit and permit inspection requirements. Should you still have questions pertaining to your permit or inspection requirements, please click on the make appointment icon above and schedule a PAM appointment.

Executive Directive 1 - Expedition of Permits and Clearances for Affordable Housing
Executive Directive 4 - Identifying Barriers to Small Business Creation, Development

Executive Directive 1 - expedites the processing of shelters and 100% affordable housing projects in Los Angeles.

Executive Directive 4 - “To help businesses continue to recover, thrive, and strengthen our local economy as a whole, the City is committed to reducing the barriers to small business growth”

BCA provides Construction Inspections for all permits in the Public Right of Way including: Utility Permits, A, B, E, and S Permits.
To ensure the success of your small business or affordable housing related permit, the Bureau of Contract Administration is here to assist.

All general questions for small business/affordable housing related permits can be emailed to bcavirtualcounter@lacity.org or schedule a PAM and speak virtually to a live inspector who will assist you with finding the answers you need.

Contact Us

General Permit related questions and any matters relating to projects associated with Executive Directive 1 & 4, or other construction work in the public right of way can be emailed to bcavirtualcounter@lacity.org

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

General Permit related questions and any matters relating to projects associated with Executive Directive 1 & 4, or other construction work in the public right of way can be emailed to bcavirtualcounter@lacity.org