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§ 57.105.6.22 — LABORATORY

Los Angeles Municipal Code (2026 Rev. 9, current through legislation effective June 30, 2026) · Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.105.6.22

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SEC. 57.105.6.22. LABORATORY.

An Operational Permit is required to engage in the business of operating a laboratory. Only one laboratory permit shall be required for all buildings or structures operated by same permittee at the same location. A laboratory is an occupancy devoted to experimental study in science, or to testing, analysis, inspection, research or process control and development. Laboratories may contain one or more separate laboratory work areas that involve the use of hazardous materials.