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:
Methane Hazard Mitigation Standard Plan Simplified Method for Small Additions
IB/P/BC 2023-102
- Effective
Use of Sump Pumps for Surface and Subsurface Drainage
IB/P/BC 2023-103
- Effective
Guardrail Requirements Adjacent to Openable Windows
IB/P/BC 2023-105
- Effective
Water Curtain in Lieu of Protected Exterior Openings
IB/P/BC 2023-106
- Effective
Guidelines for Vehicle Sales Use of Land Permit
IB/P/BC 2023-107
- Effective
Certificates of Completion Versus Certificates of Occupancy for Condominium Conversions and Other Alterations to Apartment Buildings
IB/P/BC 2023-108
- Effective
Guidelines for the Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy for Commercial or Residential Core & Shell Buildings
IB/P/BC 2023-122
- Effective
Filtered categories:
Installation of Equipment Prior to Test Lab Approval
PC/ELEC/Mod13-2017
Instructions for Completing Application Forms for Research Reports (LARR) and Research Report Fees
Instructions for Completing Application Forms for Research Reports (LARR) and Research Report Fees
Instructions for Preparing and Recording Covenants with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office
IB/P/GI 2023-024
- Effective
Interconnection Ties for Individual Pile Caps and Caissons
IB/P/BC 2026-030
- Effective
Interest List for Methane Mitigation Designers-Test Labs-Equipment Suppliers
Interim General Policy for Plan Check Time Extension
IB/P/BC 2026-120
- Effective