The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Building and Safety Division, Land Development Division requires that those engaged in excavation or fill work within the County of Los Angeles execute a California (County of Los Angeles) Grading Permit Security Bond under Appendix J of the Los Angeles County Building Code.
A surety bond protects the party requesting the bond, the Obligee, against any financial losses as a result of poor financial decisions, damages, unethical decisions, or a failure to follow state and local laws on the part of you, the Principal. The California (County of Los Angeles) Grading Permit Security Bond holds you accountable for your business decisions.
By possessing a California (County of Los Angeles) Grading Permit Security Bond, you are telling your Obligee that you can be trusted as a Principal and that you stand behind your business decisions.