The Los Angeles Fire Department’s Cannabis Unit is located in the Fire Prevention and Public Safety Bureau. Depending upon the planned business operations, occupancies may require additional inspections and approvals obtained through both LAFD CUPA and Fire Development Services.
The Cannabis Unit can be contacted by email at lafdcannabis@lacity.org
Information is available for Cannabis License applicants seeking assistance with pre-licensure inspection requirements in the following documents:
The following forms are recommended for the Licensure Pre-Inspection
- LAFD Fire Code Pre-Inspection Checklist
- Cannabis Operations Check list
- LADBS Procedures
- FDS Plan Check Instructions
- Cannabis Flow Chart
Reference Material
Other Resources
- City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation
- California Cannabis Portal
- California Bureau of Cannabis Control
- Calcannabis Cultivation Licensing
- Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch
- California Secretary of State Cannabizfile
Information requests regarding the approval of specific appliances used in the cultivation and processing of cannabis should be directed to:
Fire Development Services Unit
201 N. Figueroa St, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 482-6900
Fax: (213) 482-6922