LAUSD short of inspectors

Layoffs at Los Angeles Unified have left the district without state-mandated inspectors at dozens of school construction sites, potentially compromising the safety of children, the Daily News has learned. Connie Llanos in the Daily News.

Regulators have been warning the district for more than two months that California law requires a state-certified inspector to be assigned to every construction site, in order to ensure compliance with building and safety codes.

The Division of State Architect has the authority to shut down construction or withhold certification unless an inspector is present to oversee the work.