LA Inspection Intelligence Brief

Period: October 14, 2025January 12, 2026

Executive Summary

During this period, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety processed 210,151 inspections across 159 inspection types. The overall pass rate was 43%, with a 41% fail rate.

Note: This pilot brief demonstrates the system's capability to generate executive intelligence from LADBS data. Results are categorized using actual LADBS terminology.

Key Metrics

210,151
Total Inspections
43%
Pass Rate
41%
Fail Rate
159
Inspection Types

Top Inspection Types by Volume

Inspection TypeTotalPass RateFail Rate
Final51,25048%38%
Rough15,35519%67%
Service/Power Release9,33250%33%
Smoke Detectors7,63962%22%
Floor/Roof Diaphrgm/Shear Wall6,38338%49%

Highest Fail Rates

(Minimum 100 inspections)

Inspection TypeFail RateVolumePass Rate
Deputy Wood Construction86%75813%
Stormwater Drainage85%1033%
Deputy Pre-Stress Concrete84%10816%
Fire Damper Framing80%2436%
Deputy Other (see comments)76%27522%