LA Inspection Intelligence Brief

Period: November 28, 2025February 26, 2026

Executive Summary

During this period, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety processed 123,297 inspections across 157 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

123,297
Total Inspections
43%
Pass Rate
41%
Fail Rate
157
Inspection Types

Top Inspection Types by Volume

Inspection TypeTotalPass RateFail Rate
Final30,73447%38%
Rough8,63719%66%
Service/Power Release5,64148%35%
Smoke Detectors4,36960%23%
Inspection4,053100%0%

Highest Fail Rates

(Minimum 100 inspections)

Inspection TypeFail RateVolumePass Rate
Fire Damper Framing86%1626%
Deputy Wood Construction85%44314%
Deputy Other (see comments)81%13815%
Rough-Grease Duct79%1392%
Water Piping or Service77%2957%