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:
SS Program - Permitting and Inspection Process Guidelines
IB/P/BC 2026-136
- Effective
SS Program - Structural Design Guidelines
IB/P/BC 2026-137
- Effective
Guidelines for Determining Live Loads Surcharge from Sidewalk Pedestrian Traffic and Street Traffic
IB/P/BC 2026-141
- Effective
Guidelines for Permitting New Antennas and Replacement of Units on Existing Telecommunication Antennas (Cell Towers)
IB/P/BC 2026-146
- Effective
Procedures for the Application of ASCE 41-22 to Existing Buildings
IB/P/BC 2026-148
- Effective
Structural Design Guidelines for Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings
IB/P/BC 2026-152
- Effective
Demolition of Structures Destroyed or Damaged By the 2025 Wildfires
IB/P/BC 2026-155
- Effective
Filtered categories:
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 10-2014
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 10-2026
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 10-2015
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 10-2016
Mandatory Requirements Checklist Additions and Alterations to Non-Residential Buildings and Residential Buildings Over Six Stories (for 2011 Codes)
GRN 10-2013
Mandatory Requirements Checklist: Additions and Alterations to Residential Buildings
GRN 9-2023
- Effective
Mandatory Requirements Checklist: Additions and Alterations to Residential Buildings
GRN 9-2017
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 09-2026
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 9-2015