The city of Los Angeles has started beta testing for an AI tool to help rebuilding efforts from the devastating Palisades Fire, officials said Wednesday.
Archistar’s eCheck AI Pilot, provided to the city and Los Angeles County thanks to a partnership with the state and philanthropic efforts, will be used to help homeowners review building plans for compliance with local building and zoning rules prior to submitting them to the city and formally starting the application process, according to Mayor Karen Bass’ office.
“The city is committed to doing everything possible to get families back home,” Bass said. “The launch of beta testing is an important step in the implementation of this AI tool to further expedite the rebuilding timeline.”
During the beta testing phase, homeowners, architects and builders working on rebuilding single-family homes in Pacific Palisades can become early adopters by voluntarily submitting their plans to help train the AI tool and better support its effectiveness once formally launched.
The tool is being designed by Archistar to incorporate the city’s local building and zoning codes. Early adopters will help train the tool to identify any non-compliant elements before they are submitted to the L.A. Department of Building and Safety.
Participation in the beta testing is not required to submit an application using the city’s existing plan check application process.
More information is available at start.archistar.ai/us/lacity.
The fire broke out Jan. 7, driven by historically strong winds. It burned 23,448 acres and destroyed much of the exclusive seaside community, killing 12 people.