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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST NEWLY CONSTRUCTED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 5-2014
       
Mandatory Requirements Checklist: Additions and Alterations to Residential Buildings
GRN 9-2017
       
Mandatory Requirements Checklist: Newly Constructed Non-Residential Buildings
GRN 5-2020
       
Green Building Code Plan Check Notes: Non-Residential Buildings
GRN 15-2020
       
Plan Check Notes: Residential Buildings
GRN 14-2018
       
Mandatory Requirements Checklist: Additions and Alterations to Non-Residential Buildings
GRN 10-2017
       
Mandatory Requirements Checklist: Newly Constructed Residential Buildings
GRN 4-2017
       
Structural Observation Report Form
IN/Form08-2017
       
Side / Rear / Front Yard Calculator (New Residential Buildings on Interior Lots)
       
Covenant and Agreement to Hold Property as One Parcel (Lot Tie Affidavit) (for 2011 Codes)
PC/STR/Aff22-2009
       
Inspection Guide for PV Systems for Residential
       
Can you recommend a consultant to prepare a fault investigation report?

The Department does not recommend or endorse consultants. The Department does maintain a roster of approved testing agencies on the web site, which contains soil laboratories and geotechnical companies.

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Can you recommend a consultant to prepare a soils, geology or soils and geology report?

The Department does not recommend or endorse consultants. The Department does maintain a roster of approved testing agencies on the web site, which contains soil laboratories and geotechnical companies.

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Solar Domestic Water Heating Standard Plan for Residential
       
Do you review methane reports?

No. Methane reports are reviewed by the building plan checker. See Chapter 71 of the LABC.

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Do I need a permit to build a fence around my property?

A permit is not required for any type of fence under 3'6" in height.

A permit is required for a masonry or concrete fence over 3'6" in height, and for a fence of any other material over 10'0" in height. 

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Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) (Residential)
IB/P/BC 2026-027
Effective Date:
       
Can I further expedite the review of a report?

Not usually. However, further expediting supplemental reports for projects under construction can be considered. It’s recommended to discuss with the grading division reviewers at the time of submittal.

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How do I obtain previous soils/geology reports?

Check the “Search Online Building Records” on the Department’s web site. Previous soils/geology reports can also be obtained at the Records Section locations at 201 N. Figueroa Street, Rm.

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Temporary Housing for the 2025 Wildfire Damaged Properties
IB/P/BC 2026-156
Effective Date: