LA Inspection Intelligence Brief

Period: June 9, 2026September 7, 2026

Executive Summary

During this period, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety processed 117,376 inspections across 157 inspection types. The overall pass rate was 42%, 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

117,376
Total Inspections
42%
Pass Rate
42%
Fail Rate
157
Inspection Types

Top Inspection Types by Volume

Inspection TypeTotalPass RateFail Rate
Final28,58649%37%
Rough9,14219%68%
Service/Power Release4,39050%34%
Smoke Detectors4,12863%21%
Floor/Roof Diaphrgm/Shear Wall3,39937%52%

Highest Fail Rates

(Minimum 100 inspections)

Inspection TypeFail RateVolumePass Rate
Deputy Wood Construction90%5179%
Fire Damper Framing88%1163%
Deputy Shotcrete79%29620%
Water Piping or Service78%3467%
Deputy Steel/Welding74%74726%