One- and Two-Family Residential Building Code Requirements

1 One- and Two-FamilyOne- and Two-FamilyOne- and Two-FamilyOne- and Two-FamilyOne- and Two-FamilyResidential BuildingResidential BuildingResidential BuildingResidential BuildingResidential BuildingCode RequirementsCode RequirementsCode RequirementsCode RequirementsCode RequirementsCounty of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Building and Safety Division WHO NEEDS Building CODES?We all do whether in our homes, offices,schools, stores, factories or places of entertain-ment. We rely on the safety of structures thatsurround us in our everyday living. The public needfor protection from disaster due to fire, structuralcollapse and general deterioration underscores theneed for modern codes and their HOW RELIABLE ARE THEY?

2 Host aspects of Building construction electricalwiring, heating, sanitary facilities represent apotential hazard to Building occupants and codes provide safeguards. Although nocode can eliminate all risks, reducing risks to anacceptable level IS A Building CODE?Practically, it is the government s official statementon Building safety. Technically, it is a compendiumof laws and ordinances setting minimum safetystandards and arranged in a systematic manner(codified) for easy reference. It embraces allaspects of the Building construction fire andstructural items as well as the plumbing, electricaland mechanical USES Building CODES?

3 All people are impacted in a Building constructionproject architects and engineers, contractors andsubcontractors, the manufacturers and distributorsof Building materials and , finally, the user oroccupant of the INSPECT A Building DURINGCONSTRUCTION?It is the only way to verify independently that codecompliance has been achieved. Did you know thatbefore you moved into you home, office or factory,an average of ten inspections had been made toverify conformity to minimum standards affectingelectrical safety and sanitation as well as structuraland fire and the like?HOW ARE SAFE BUILDINGS ACHIEVED?Safety is achieved through proper design andconstruction practice and a code administrationprogram which verifies compliance.

4 You, as ahomeowner or business owner, have a substantialinvestment which can be seriously jeopardizedthrough less-than-complete code enforcement SHOULD MINIMUM SAFETY CODESAPPLY TO MY OWN HOUSE? For your personal safety and that of your familyand the guest invited into your home. To ensure the economic well-being of the commu-nity by reducing potential spread of fire anddisease. For the conservation of energy. To protect future home purchasers who deservereasonable assurance that the home they buy willbe safe.(Did you know that a home is resold every five toseven years?)WHAT S NEW?The most recent assignment to Building officialscomes from the need to conserve energy use inbuildings.

5 Elected officials have established definitegoals in the area of energy conservation which canbest be administered through the routine buildingregulatory system. Beyond the mere addition ofinsulation, energy-saving steps include new stan-dards for appliance construction, new designconcepts to conserve heat from lighting fixtures andmyriad of other approaches to minimize energydemands. Other innovations include such items asshowerhead restrictors, setback thermostats, andlow-flush toilets. Steps have also been taken tofacilitate solar-heating applications and the use ofother alternative energy resources. Local buildingdepartments provide a wide range of servicesbeyond the usual plan review and Building inspec-tion process.

6 These range from the administration ofplanning or zoning laws to housing maintenanceinspection, nuisance abatement and a number ofother related or ancillary duties. Visit your localbuilding department and get acquainted with thepeople who make it of Los AngelesDepartment of Public WorksBuilding and Safety Division900 South Fremont Avenue, Third FloorAlhambra CA 91803(Monday - Thursday, 7 - 5 , Closed Friday) Building Section (626) 458-3173 Electrical Section (626) 458-3180 Mechanical/Plumbing Section (626) 458-3182 Drainage and Grading Section (626) 458-6390 Donald L Wolfe, Director of Public Works Rajesh Patel, Superintendent of BuildingSeptember 26, 2006 NOTE.

7 Permits and information may be obtained in the district or city office of the area inwhich the construction is planned. For your convenience, plan check applications for con-struction in the unincorporated County territory may be submitted at the Alhambra head-quarters office as well as the local district office. Should questions arise regarding permit orconstruction Requirements , please contact your local district office, either in person, bytelephone, or you can e-mail your questions to: DISTRICT OFFICESDISTRICT OFFICESDISTRICT OFFICESDISTRICT OFFICESDISTRICT OFFICESLa Mirada(M-F 8-10, M-T 4-5:30)*13700 S. La Mirada Mirada CA 90638(562) 943-0131 Lawndale (7:30-11:30)*14717 S.

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9 Central Puente CA 91744(626) 961-9611 Irwindale (M-Th 8-12)*5050 N. Irwindale AvenueIrwindale CA 91706(626) 430-2200La Canada Flintridge (8-10)*1327 Foothill Canada Flintridge CA 91011(818) 790-8651 Lakewood(M-Th, Alt. F 7-5:30)*5050 N. Clarke AvenueLakewood CA 90712(562) 866-9771 Antelope Valley335A East Avenue K6 Lancaster CA 93535(661) 723-4440 Calabasas/Malibu26600 Agoura Rd., # 110 Calabasas CA 91302(818) 880-4150 Carson (M-Th 7-6)*701 E. Carson StreetCarson CA 90745(310) 830-7600 East Los Angeles4801 E. Third StreetEast Los Angeles CA 90022(323) 881-7030 Firestone7807 S. Compton AvenueLos Angeles CA 90001(323) 586-6541La Puente16005 E.

10 Central AvenueLa Puente CA 91744(626) 961-9611 Lomita/Lennox24320 S. Narbonne CA 90717(310) 534-3760 San Gabriel Valley125 S. Baldwin AvenueArcadia CA 91007(626) 574-0941 Santa Clarita23757 Valencia CA 91355(661) 222-2940 South Whittier13523 Telegraph RoadWhittier CA 90605(562) 946-1390 Universal (8-10)*100 Universal City Plaza MT85 Universal City CA 91608(818) 762-6284 CONTRACT CITY OFFICESCONTRACT CITY OFFICESCONTRACT CITY OFFICESCONTRACT CITY OFFICESCONTRACT CITY OFFICESN ormal office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 to 4:30 , except legal holidays orNormal office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 to 4:30 , except legal holidays orNormal office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 to 4.