California Self-certification Program
Residential Code Plan Review
A self-certification program is an important tool to rebuild neighborhoods quickly and safely. This self-certification process allows a licensed architect in the State of California to assume responsibility to verify compliance with the building and zoning codes applicable to construction projects on private property in the City of Los Angeles.
Participant Requirements
- Possess a valid architect's license issued by the State of California.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the applicable California Residential Code as required by the Los Angeles Department of Building Safety (LADBS) by successfully completing the test offered by ICC.
- Possess professional liability insurance in an amount to be determined by LADBS in its implementation guidelines.
- Agree to being removed from the program at the discretion of LADBS if the architect has made material errors in compliance with the required California Residential Code, as amended by the City of Los Angeles and as set forth in LADBS' implementation guidelines. Participants shall remain subject to inspections and code enforcement activities.
Training
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ICC will offer training to assist you in preparing for the exam.
Certification
The California self-certification exam is administered through ICC's proctored remote online testing option (PRONTO). Through PRONTO, you can take your exam at your convenience on your home or office computer through a cloud-based testing system, offering secured online proctored exams. You will need a webcam and computer with working audio quality. The 50-question exam is open book and should take approximately 2.5 hours to complete. It is based on the 2022 California Residential Code. Learn more about the exam requirements <here>.
