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:
Mandatory Requirements Checklist Additions and Alterations to Residential Buildings of Six Stories Or Less (for 2011 Codes)
GRN 9-2013
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 9-2014
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 9-2015
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 9-2016
Mandatory Requirements Checklist: Additions and Alterations to Residential Buildings
GRN 9-2017
Mandatory Requirements Checklist: Additions and Alterations to Residential Buildings
GRN 9-2023
- Effective
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 9-2026
Alternate Design Methodology for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
IB/P/BC 2011-053
- Effective
Filtered categories:
Guidelines for Determining Remedial Grading Exempted from the Baseline Hillside Ordinance
IB/P/BC 2023-139
- Effective
Guidelines for Permits and Inspections for Construction Projects that Require Grading Work
IB/P/BC 2026-128
- Effective
Guidelines for Permitting New Antennas and Replacement of Units on Existing Telecommunication Antennas (Cell Towers)
IB/P/BC 2026-146
- Effective
Guidelines for Plan Check and Permit Requirements for an Outdoor Dining Area (Al Fresco) on Private Property
IB/P/GI 2026-035
- Effective
Guidelines for Plan Check and Permit Requirements for Interim Motel (Hotel) Conversion Projects
IB/P/ZC 2023-020
Guidelines for Plan Check and Permit Requirements for Solar Energy Systems
IB/P/GI 2023-027
- Effective
Guidelines for the Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy for Commercial or Residential Core & Shell Buildings
IB/P/BC 2023-122
- Effective
Guidelines for Use and Permitting of Accessory Dwelling Unit - Movable Tiny House
IB/P/ZC 2023-021
Guidelines for Use and Permitting of Accessory Dwelling Unit - Movable Tiny House
IB/P/ZC 2023-021