Progressive council members propose self-certification plan

Los Angeles might let architects certify their own building plans for certain small-scale construction projects. The city will study how to roll out a self-certification program that could free up inspectors to focus on more complex construction projects and hasten the pace of permitting overall, thanks to a motion sponsored by City Councilmember Nithya Raman […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.