Fire Department Inspections. Per LA County Fire Department Memorandum, it is required to obtain Fire Department final prior to use of the PV and ESS installation. See Fire Department requirements as well as how to schedule final inspection with LA County Fire Department. The applicant for this construction permit shall contact the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division to schedule and pass an inspection prior to use of the PV or ESS installations. LACFD Expedited-Permitting for Photovoltaic and Energy Storage System Installations. If the link is not working, please contact (323) 890-4125.