LA Inspection Intelligence Brief

Period: April 25, 2026July 24, 2026

Executive Summary

During this period, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety processed 198,555 inspections across 161 inspection types. The overall pass rate was 43%, with a 42% 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

198,555
Total Inspections
43%
Pass Rate
42%
Fail Rate
161
Inspection Types

Top Inspection Types by Volume

Inspection TypeTotalPass RateFail Rate
Final48,66648%38%
Rough15,09119%68%
Service/Power Release7,52050%34%
Smoke Detectors7,04064%21%
Floor/Roof Diaphrgm/Shear Wall5,82437%51%

Highest Fail Rates

(Minimum 100 inspections)

Inspection TypeFail RateVolumePass Rate
Deputy Wood Construction89%86110%
Deputy Shotcrete84%48815%
Stormwater Drainage82%1473%
Fire Damper Framing81%1764%
Water Piping or Service77%5636%