Green Building
We are based on the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code, commonly known as "CALGreen" that was developed and mandated by the State to attain consistency among the various jurisdictions within the State; reduce the building's energy and water use; reduce waste; and reduce the carbon footprint.
About Program
As of January 1, 2011, the following type of projects are subject to the Los Angeles Green Building Code (LAGBC)
All new buildings (residential and non-residential)
All addition (residential and non-residential)
Alterations with building valuations of $200,000 or more (residential and nonresidential)
Residential alterations that increase the building's conditioned volume
Additional Resources
- Forms
- Standard Correction Lists
- Codes
Filtered categories:
Mandatory Requirements Checklist Additions and Alterations to Residential Buildings of Six Stories Or Less (for 2011 Codes)
GRN 9-2013
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 9-2014
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 9-2015
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 9-2016
Mandatory Requirements Checklist: Additions and Alterations to Residential Buildings
GRN 9-2017
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 9-2020
- Effective
Mandatory Requirements Checklist: Additions and Alterations to Residential Buildings
GRN 9-2023
- Effective
Filtered categories:
Guidelines and Requirements for Installing Rooftop Gardens
IB/P/BC 2023-126
- Effective
Guidelines and Requirements for Installing Rooftop Gardens
IB/P/BC 2017-126
Guidelines for Construction of Masonry or Concrete Fence Walls Which Do Not Require a Building Permit
IB/P/BC 2023-080
- Effective
Guidelines for Determining Live Loads Surcharge from Sidewalk Pedestrian Traffic and Street Traffic
IB/P/BC 2023-141
- Effective
Guidelines for Determining Remedial Grading Exempted from the Baseline Hillside Ordinance
IB/P/BC 2023-139
- Effective
Guidelines for Permits and Inspections for Construction Projects that Require Grading Work
IB/P/BC 2023-128
- Effective
Guidelines for Permitting New Antennas and Replacement of Units on Existing Telecommunication Antennas (Cell Towers)
IB/P/BC 2023-146
- Effective
Guidelines for Plan Check and Permit Requirements for an Outdoor Dining Area (Al Fresco) on Private Property
IB/P/GI 2023-035
- Effective