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:
Procedures for Hazardous or Contaminated Materials Found during Geological Exploration
IB/P/BC 2023-131
- Effective
Soils/Geology Report Reqs when Filing Parcel Map with City Planning
IB/P/BC 2023-132
- Effective
Minimum Info to be Shown on Grading Plans
IB/P/BC 2023-133
- Effective
Guidelines for Submitting Haul Route Applications with Import or Export Amounts Greater than 1,000 Cubic Yard
IB/P/BC 2023-134
- Effective
SS Program - Permitting and Inspection Process Guidelines
IB/P/BC 2023-136
- Effective
SS Program - Structural Design Guidelines
IB/P/BC 2023-137
- Effective
Guidelines for Determining Remedial Grading Exempted from the Baseline Hillside Ordinance
IB/P/BC 2023-139
- Effective
Guidelines for Determining Live Loads Surcharge from Sidewalk Pedestrian Traffic and Street Traffic
IB/P/BC 2023-141
- Effective
BUILDING STANDARDS FOR IMMEDIATE ENFORCEMENT EXTERIOR ELEVATED ELEMENTS (EEE)
IB/P/BC 2023-144
- Effective
Filtered categories:
Maintenance Affidavit for Sump Pump with Natural Gas Back-up Generator
PC/GRAD/Aff09-2015
Maintenance of Building (Graffiti Removal) (for 2011 Codes)
PC/STR/Aff42-2009
Maintenance of Buildings in Areas Subject to Surface Fault Rupture and or Severe Ground Shaking (for 2011 Codes)
PC/GRAD/Aff07-2009
Maintenance of Building (Vehicle Life System - 2 Levels) (for 2011 Codes)
PC/STR/Aff43-2012