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:
Interim General Policy for Plan Check Time Extension
IB/P/BC 2023-120
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Guidelines for the Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy for Commercial or Residential Core & Shell Buildings
IB/P/BC 2023-122
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Alternative Design Procedure for Seismic Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings and Buildings Utilizing Complex Structural Systems
IB/P/BC 2023-123
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Inspection Requirements for Anchors in Concrete Supporting Fire Sprinkler Lateral Braces
IB/P/BC 2023-124
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Historic Broadway Commercial Reuse Bringing Back Broadway
IB/P/BC 2023-125
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Guidelines and Requirements for Installing Rooftop Gardens
IB/P/BC 2023-126
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Guidelines for Permits and Inspections for Construction Projects that Require Grading Work
IB/P/BC 2023-128
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Surface Fault Rupture Hazard Investigations
IB/P/BC 2023-129
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Filtered categories:
LA Soft-story Retrofit Program: Tenant Habitability Plan and Cost Recovery Guide
LISTA DE ACRÓNIMOS Y ABREVIATURAS USUALES UTILIZADOS POR LA CIUDAD DE LOS ÁNGELES DEPARTAMENTO DE CONSTRUCCIÓN Y SEGURIDAD (LABDS)
IB/P/GI 2014-023 List of Common Acronyms and Abbreviations Used by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
List of Common Acronyms and Abbreviations Used by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
IB/P/GI 2023-023
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List of Recognized Electrical Testing Laboratories for Field Testing of Electrical Equipment
List of Recognized Electrical Testing Laboratories for Listing of Electrical Equipment