AC installation in West Hollywood
Permitted with the right city, done within the city's hours, tested before sign-off.
West Hollywood has its own Building and Safety Division, and its code requires a permit for any change to heating or cooling equipment.
Section 111.1 of the city's mechanical code says no one may install, alter or repair heating, ventilating or cooling equipment without a permit from the Building Official. Applications go through the city's online portal. Next door, Hollywood and Los Feliz are City of Los Angeles neighbourhoods, so the same job there is an LADBS permit.
ZIP 90048 straddles West Hollywood and Los Angeles, so we check the street address, not the ZIP, before quoting.
What shapes a West Hollywood install
Construction hours
8 AM to 7 PM on weekdays; Saturdays interior work only; no work on Sundays and listed holidays without an Extended Hours Construction Permit.
Climate zone 9 tests
90069, 90046 and 90048 are in climate zone 9: a HERS rater checks the refrigerant charge as well as the ducts.
Historic districts
The city has designated more than 80 historic and cultural resources, including six historic districts; outdoor equipment placement deserves a check there.
Buildings, not just houses
Roof space, shared electrical service and the owner's approval come before the equipment choice.
Choosing the system
Many West Hollywood units have no ducts, so a ductless mini split is often the realistic option. Where there are ducts, a heat pump replaces both the air conditioner and an old wall heater. If you are not sure the old system is finished, start with AC repair.
How the install runs
Address check
WeHo or LADBS, decided by the street address.
Survey and quote
Load, ducts or no ducts, electrical, roof access.
Install within hours
Scheduled inside the city's construction hours.
Tests and final
Duct and charge tests, then the city inspection.
Installation questions from West Hollywood
Do I need a permit to replace an air conditioner in West Hollywood?
Yes. The city's mechanical code requires a permit from the Building Official for installing or altering heating and cooling equipment.
Can an AC install happen on a Saturday in West Hollywood?
Only interior work on Saturdays, between 8 AM and 7 PM. Exterior and roof work goes on weekdays.
My ZIP is 90048. Which city issues the permit?
It depends on the street address; 90048 is split between West Hollywood and Los Angeles. We check before quoting.
Planning a new system? We will check the building and quote it in writing.
Installed by the book
Call us, or send the form and we will call you back, every day, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Coverage includes work in Hollywood.