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About Phillip Kaainoa

Professional Experience

I retired from the City of Los Angeles after working 34 years with the Department of Building and Safety as a plan check engineer, supervisor, division chief, assistant bureau chief and office manager. My responsibilities involved working with the City codes, other City departments, office of elected officials and working through the legislative process. I have been a consultant to architects, developers, property owners, commercial tenants and homeowners since 2000.

Education & Professional Licenses
  • Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Civil and Structural Engineering from California State University Los Angeles.

  • California licensed civil engineer(retired, structural engineer (retired) and fire protection engineer (retired).

Consulting Services

Consulting services include the following:

  • Building and Zoning Code consulting

  • Permit research

  • Zoning research

  • Plan check processing

  • New project

  • Change of use

  • Tenant improvement

  • Remodel

  • Accessory dwelling unit

  • Zone variance

  • Over height fence

  • Conditional use permit

  • Sale of alcohol

  • Revocable permit

  • B-Permit

  • A-Permit

  • & more....

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