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:
Cargo Container Conversion to Building Modules
IB/P/BC 2023-145
- Effective
Guidelines for Permitting New Antennas and Replacement of Units on Existing Telecommunication Antennas (Cell Towers)
IB/P/BC 2023-146
- Effective
Procedures for the Application of ASCE 41-17 to Existing Buildings
IB/P/BC 2023-148
- Effective
Procedure for Processing "Error or Abuse of Discretion" Appeals of LADBS Actions to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners
IB/P/BC 2023-149
- Effective
Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units / Permitted & Unpermitted Buildings
IB/P/BC 2023-150
- Effective
Structural Design Guidelines for Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings
IB/P/BC 2023-152
- Effective
Data Collection, Material Testing and Condition Assessment Requirements for Existing Concrete Buildings
IB/P/BC 2023-153
- Effective
Filtered categories:
Maintenance of Sump Pump Sewage Ejector (for 2011 Codes)
PC/MECH/Aff101-2008
Maintenance of Uncertified Fill Underground Structures (for 2011 Codes)
PC/GRAD/Aff04-2008
Mandatory Requirements Checklist: Additions and Alterations to Non-Residential Buildings
GRN 10-2017
Mandatory Requirements Checklist: Additions and Alterations to Non-Residential Buildings
GRN 10-2023
- Effective
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 10-2016