LA Inspection Intelligence Brief

Period: March 11, 2026June 9, 2026

Executive Summary

During this period, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety processed 147,761 inspections across 159 inspection types. The overall pass rate was 44%, 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

147,761
Total Inspections
44%
Pass Rate
42%
Fail Rate
159
Inspection Types

Top Inspection Types by Volume

Inspection TypeTotalPass RateFail Rate
Final37,35948%38%
Rough10,54220%67%
Service/Power Release5,85949%34%
Smoke Detectors5,34965%21%
Inspection4,53699%0%

Highest Fail Rates

(Minimum 100 inspections)

Inspection TypeFail RateVolumePass Rate
Deputy Wood Construction88%64112%
Deputy Shotcrete87%43912%
Stormwater Drainage82%1491%
Fire Damper Framing82%1238%
Deputy Reinf. Concrete77%1,55923%