Codes

Building Codes

2019 California Administrative Code
2019 California Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
2019 California Electrical Code - Based on the 2017 National Electric Code (NEC)
- Electrical work on commercial, industrial, or multi-family (more than two units) structures is required to be performed by a state-licensed electrical contractor
2020 County of Los Angeles Fire Code
2019 California Housing Code
2019 California Mechanical Code - Based on the 2015 Uniform Mechanical Code
2019 California Plumbing Code - Based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code
- Pressure regulators are required on all water systems
- Use of asbestos-cement in potable water systems is prohibited
2019 California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2 - Based on the 2015 International Building Code
2019 California Residential Code
- Grading requirements are modified
- Installation and construction of fences and walls shall not be exempt from building permit requirements
2019 California Green Building Standards Code

For more information on adopted building codes, contact the Building Safety Division at 562-989-7348.

The CA Building Codes can be accessed through the Building Standards Commission website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes

The LA County Fire Code can be accessed through the LA County Code of Ordinances: http://lacounty-ca.elaws.us/code/coor_title32