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Building and Construction Permit: Required for all new and remodeling construction, including change of occupancy.

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Notes: Additional location: Van Nuys District Office, 14425 Erwin Street Mall, Van Nuys, CA 91401. 818-756-8257,

Burglar Alarm Permit: A permit must be obtained from this department for any businesses requiring a burglar alarm or security system.

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Notes: Additional location: City Clerk's Van Nuys Office 14401 Erwin Street Mall Van Nuys, CA 91401 818-756-8531

Business License (Business Tax Certificate): Required for all entities doing business within city limits. See "County Unincorporated" for businesses located outside of city limits.

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Notes: Additional locations: City Clerk's Van Nuys Office, 14401 Erwin Street Mall, Van Nuys, CA 91401, 818-756-8531. And at the Los Angeles City Clerk's Office at 201 North Main Street, Room 101; Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213-626-9271

Conditional Use Permit/Alcohol Sales: Required for retail alcoholic beverage sales.

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Notes: Notes: Additional location: Van Nuys Office Building & Safety/Zoning 14425 Erwin Street Mall Van Nuys, CA 91401 818-756-8257

Fire Department Permit - Fire Protection: All businesses subject to annual inspection of facility.

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Notes: Entire process requires approximately 2 months. Fire Department effort usually requires approximately 2 weeks. Annual cost is based on number of different hazardous materials inventory items.

Hazardous Materials/Waste Management Program: The CUPA agency/division is responsible for consolidation of 6 Program elements: Hazardous waste/generator treatment; Underground storage tanks, Hazardous Materials Release; Accidental Release Prevention; Above ground tank Spill Prevention; and Hazardous Material Management - for businesses handling, storing or generating hazardous materials.

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Notes: Entire process requires approximately 2 months. Fire Department effort usually requires approximately 2 weeks. Annual cost is based on number of different hazardous materials inventory items.

Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit: Required by most businesses discharging wastewater to the sewer system. Certain areas may be regulated by the County Department of Public Works.

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Land Use Permit: Zone change, variance,conditional use permit.

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Notes: Notes: Additional location: Van Nuys Office Building & Safety/Zoning 14425 Erwin Street Mall Van Nuys, CA 91401 818-756-8257

Underground Storage Tank Permit: Please contact environmental protection director.

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Notes: Los Angeles City Fire Department - CUPA Program

Zoning Approval: Permitted uses, development regulations, design review, sign permit, parking regulations.

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Notes: Notes: Additional location: Van Nuys Office Building & Safety/Zoning 14425 Erwin Street Mall Van Nuys, CA 91401 818-756-8257

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Business Personal Property: Property used in the operation of a business such as machinery, equipment, trade fixtures, etc. is taxable and subject to assessment. Business operations need to file a Business Property Statement annually with the Assessor declaring property on hand as of January 1 of each year. Generally those businesses with personal property and fixtures with a cost less that $100,000 are not required to file a property statement.

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Notes: The Valley office is located at 13800 Balboa Blvd., Sylmar, 91342. Phone: 818-833-6000

Fictitious Name Filing (DBA): Required if fictitious name is used.

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Notes: Notes: Additional location: 14340 Sylvan Street, 1st Floor Van Nuys, CA 91401 818-374-7191 Name search can be completed on the Internet.

Weights and Measures: Businesses using scales, fuel pumps, electronic or manual price lookup scanner devices,taxi meters or other measuring devices must ensure proper calibration and pass inspections.

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Authority to Construct/Permit to Operate: Stationary sources of air emissions from specific types of equipment, industrial processes, paints and solvents and some consumer products, must be permitted.

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Air Tanks Permit: Required of all businesses using (1) pressurized tanks with a volume greater than 1.5 cubic feet and containing greater than 150 PSI (pounds per square inch) of air; (2) Steam boilers over 15 PSI; or (3) retail stationary propane tanks.

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Corporation, Company or Partnership Filings: If you are considering becoming a corporation, (either stock or nonprofit), a limited liability company or a partnership (limited, or limited liability), you must file with the Secretary of State's Office.

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Notes: Also, if you are conducting business as one of the following, you must file a bond with the Secretary of State's Office: immigration consultant,credit services organization, dance studio, discount buying organization, employment agency, employment counseling service, invention developer, job listing service, nurses registry, or auctioneer or auction company.

Discrimination Law: Harassment or discrimination in employment is prohibited if it is based on a person's race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, physical disability (including AIDS), mental disability, marital status, medical condition (cured cancer), and refusal of family care leave. Discrimination in housing, public services and accommodations is also prohibited.

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Notes: Employers must post the Harassment or Discrimination in Employment notice (DFEH 162) and provide their employees with a copy of the DFEH's information sheet on sexual harassment (DEFH 185) or a statement that contains equivalent information. Employers must also provide notice for an employee's right to request pregnancy disability leave or transfer, as well as notice to request a family and medical care leave (CFRA). Employers with 5 or more employees must maintain all personnel records for a minimum of 2 years.

Domestic Water Supply Permit: Anyone who serves drinking water to at least 25 persons for at least 60 days out of the year, or who serves domestic water to 15 or more service connections, is a public water system and must obtain this permit.

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Notes: If you are in doubt as to whether or not you may meet the criteria for a public water system, you should contact the local district office of the Department's drinking water program.

Industrial Activities Storm Water General Permit: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit No. CAS000001 includes waste discharge requirements for discharges of storm water associated with industrial activities, excluding construction activities.

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Notes: For discharges of wastewater other than to a sanitary or industrial sewer, contact the Regional Water Quality Control Board in your Region to determine waste discharge requirements and if the filing of a Report of Waste Discharge is necessary.

National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit: Facilities may be required to obtain this permit if there is any discharge of pollutant waste into streams, rivers, lakes or oceans (waters of the U.S.).

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Occupational Safety and Health Information: Businesses with employees must prepare an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. The state provides a no-fee consultation service to assist employers with preventing unsafe working conditions and workplace hazards.

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Registration Form for Employers: Required to file a registration form within 15 days after paying more than $100.00 in wages to one or more employees. No distinction is made between full-time and part-time or permanent and temporary employees in meeting this requirement.

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Sales & Use Permit (Seller's Permit): All businesses selling or leasing tangible property must obtain a Seller's Permit.

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Notes: For Additional information about RESALE CERTIFICATE go to this website: www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/faqresale.htm

Solid Waste Permit: Required for solid waste handling, processing and disposal activities including operation of landfills, transfer-processing stations, material recovery facilities, compost facilities and waste to energy facilities

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Notes: Local enforcement agencies are designated by the governing body of a county or city and, upon certification by the Integrated Waste Management Board, are empowered to implement delegated Board programs and locally designated activities. They have the primary responsibility for ensuring the correct operation and closure of solid waste facilities in the state. They also have responsibilities for guaranteeing the proper storage and transportation of solid wastes. Click on "For office locations" to locate the local enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the proposed site.

State EPA Identification Number: Required of businesses that generate, surrender to be transported, transport, treat, or dispose of hazardous waste.

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Notes: DTSC issues State Generator EPA ID Numbers. You may be referred to Federal EPA if you generate over 100 kg per month of RCRA waste (1-415-495-8895) or 1 *800) 6186942 or outside California (916) 255=1136

State Income Tax Information: Businesses should obtain the appropriate State income tax forms from the Franchise Tax Board.

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Notes: All businesses are required to submit a Business Income Tax statement annually.

Underground Storage Tank Fee: If you own an underground storage tank, you must register with BOE and pay a fee for various petroleum products placed into your tank.

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Wage/Hour Laws: Businesses with employees must comply with laws establishing minimum standards for wages, hours and working conditions.

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Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR's): Any facility or activity that discharges, or proposes to discharge, waste that may affect groundwater quality or from which waste may be discharged in a diffused manner (e.g., erosion from soil disturbance) must first obtain waste discharge requirements

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Workers' Compensation Information: Businesses with employees must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage on either a self-insured basis, or provided through a commercial carrier, or the State Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.

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