What does “Grading Certification” mean on a building permit?

This tracks grading (earthwork) certification at LADBS, which is separate from the building permit and has its own sign-off process. 'Grading Cert. in Progress / Issued' means the grading certification is being processed or has been issued. Grading permits cover significant earthwork, hillside grading, and site preparation.

What should you do when a permit shows “Grading Certification”?

If grading certification is still in progress, wait for it to be issued; on hillside or earthwork-heavy projects, building-permit final sign-off can depend on the grading certification being complete. Confirm the grading cert is issued alongside your building permit's finaling.