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Title 7 — Buildings and Construction
La Cañada Flintridge Municipal Code Ch. 7.08 Building Code
La Cañada Flintridge Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · La Cañada Flintridge
Cite as: La Cañada Flintridge Municipal Code Chapter 7.08 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 7.08.010. Title.¶
This chapter shall be known as the building code of the city of La Cañada Flintridge.
(Ord. 533-U, 1/20/2026; Ord. 534, 3/3/2026)
§ 7.08.020. Purpose.¶
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate grading, and the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, use, height, area and maintenance of all structures and certain equipment therein specifically regulated within the city, providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees thereof, and providing procedures for correction of violation of this code.
(Ord. 533-U, 1/20/2026; Ord. 534, 3/3/2026)
§ 7.08.030. Adoption by reference.¶
A. There is hereby adopted by reference, except as provided in this chapter, that certain building code known and designated as the Los Angeles County Building Code, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, including all appendices, as adopted by the county of Los Angeles and in effect on January 1, 2026, incorporating the 2025 California Building Code, including all changes adopted by the county of Los Angeles and by the city of La Cañada Flintridge.
B. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, which is referenced as the "County of Los Angeles Building Code (Title 26)" is on file in the office of the city clerk for public record and inspection.
C. If there is any inconsistency between any provisions of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and other provisions of this municipal code, such other provisions of this municipal code shall prevail.
(Ord. 533-U, 1/20/2026; Ord. 534, 3/3/2026)
§ 7.08.040. Definitions.¶
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the Los Angeles County Building Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
"Board of supervisors"
means the city council of the city of La Cañada Flintridge.
"Building board of appeals"
means the city council of the city of La Cañada Flintridge.
"Building department"
means the building and safety division of the city of La Cañada Flintridge.
"Building official"
means the city of La Cañada Flintridge designated building official.
"City"
means the city of La Cañada Flintridge.
"County engineer"
means the city engineer of the city of La Cañada Flintridge.
"County," "county of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated territory of the county of Los Angeles"
means the city of La Cañada Flintridge.
"Electrical code"
means Chapter 7.12 of this code.
"Existing building code"
means Chapter 7.10 of this code.
"Fire code"
means Chapter 4.01 of this code.
"Green building standards code"
means Chapter 7.31 of this code.
"Health code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code"
means Title 11 Health and Safety of the Los Angeles County Code.
"Mechanical code"
means Chapter 7.16 of this code.
"Planning and zoning code"
means Title 11 of this code.
"Plumbing code"
means Chapter 7.20 of this code.
"Residential code"
means Chapter 7.30 of this code.
(Ord. 533-U, 1/20/2026; Ord. 534, 3/3/2026)
§ 7.08.050. Fee schedule—Modification by resolution.¶
The fee schedules adopted by Section 7.08.030 of this chapter may be amended by resolution adopted by the city council.
§ 7.08.060. Amendment to Section 106.3 of Chapter 1 Administration.¶
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.08.030 of this chapter, subsection '2' of Section 106.3 (Work Exempted) of Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles County Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
| 2. | Fences which are not used as a barrier to private swimming pools, spas or hot tubs, and ground signs, provided that: | Fences which are not used as a barrier to private swimming pools, spas or hot tubs, and ground signs, provided that: |
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| 2.1 | Fences do not exceed 42 inches (1,066.8 mm) in height. | |
| 2.2 | Ground signs do not exceed 6 feet (1.8 m) in height. | |
| 2.3 | Temporary construction fencing up to 6 feet (1.8 m) in height. |
(Ord. 533-U, 1/20/2026; Ord. 534, 3/3/2026)
§ 7.08.070. Amendment to Section 106.5.1 of Chapter 1 Administration.¶
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.08.030 of this chapter, Section 106.5.1 (Issuance) of Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles County Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
The application, plans and specifications, geological or engineering reports and other required data filed by an applicant for a permit shall be checked by the Building Official. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the County to verify compliance with the laws and ordinances under their jurisdiction.
The Building Official shall issue a permit to the applicant for the work described in the application and plans filed therewith when the Building Official is satisfied that all of the following items comply:
A. The work described conforms to the requirements of this Code.
B. The work described conforms to the requirements of other pertinent laws and ordinances.
C. The fees specified by this Code have been paid.
D. The applicant has obtained a permit pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 30600 et seq., if such a permit is required.
| When the Building Official issues the permit, the Building Official shall endorse in writing or stamp on the plans and specifications "APPROVED." Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Building Official, and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans. The issuance of a permit shall not be deemed to certify that the site of the described work is safe. |
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| The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building or structure before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this Code. The holder of such permit shall proceed at his or her own risk without assurance that the permit for the entire building or structure will be granted. |
| The Building Official shall not issue any permits for properties with illegal structures, active code enforcement cases and/ |
§ 7.08.080. Amendment to Section 106.5.4 of Chapter 1 Administration.¶
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.08.030 of this chapter, Section 106.5.4 (Expiration) of Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles County Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
106.5.4 Expiration.
a. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days, from the date such permit is issued, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be commenced or recommenced, a new permit shall first be issued and the fee therefor shall be one-half of the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided, further, that the duration of such failure to commence, suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year.
b. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit for which work has not commenced, may apply for an extension of time within which work may commence under that permit. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days on a written request and payment of a fee equal to 25 percent of the original permit fee. No permit shall be extended more than twice.
c. Every permit shall be valid for a duration of not more than two years from the commencement of work. If work has been recommenced pursuant to subsection (a) above, the permit shall be valid for a duration of not more than two years from the commencement of work under the original issued permit for the property. If the work is not completed within two years from the commencement, the permit shall expire by time limit and become null and void. The Building Official may extend in writing the two-year construction time limit for a period not exceeding one year upon written request submitted by the permittee prior to expiration showing that the size, scope, and complexity of the work or other physical conditions have necessitated longer construction time, and the permittee has made satisfactory progress under such circumstances. Incomplete construction, after the expiration of the permit, shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be subject to abatement pursuant to the provisions of the La Cañada Flintridge Municipal Code. For purposes of this subsection, the first recorded inspection approval constitutes commencement of work.
(Ord. 533-U, 1/20/2026; Ord. 534, 3/3/2026)
§ 7.08.090. Amendments to Chapters 94 and 95—Special seismic requirements.¶
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.08.010 of this chapter, Chapters 94 (Repair of Welded Steel Moment Frame Buildings Located in High Earthquake Damaged Areas) and Chapter 95 (Earthquake Hazard Reduction for Existing Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings) of the Los Angeles County Building Code are hereby deleted.
(Ord. 533-U, 1/20/2026; Ord. 534, 3/3/2026)
§ 7.08.100. Amendments to Chapter 98 and 99—Property maintenance and public nuisance.¶
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.08.010 of this chapter, Chapters 98 (Unoccupied Buildings, Structures and Special Hazards) and Chapter 99 (Building and Property Rehabilitation) of the Los Angeles County Building Code are hereby deleted.
(Ord. 533-U, 1/20/2026; Ord. 534, 3/3/2026)
§ 7.08.110. (Reserved)¶
§ 7.08.120. Temporary construction fencing.¶
Protection of Bystanders. Temporary chain link construction fencing shall be erected to protect bystanders from entering a construction site. The temporary construction fence shall not be lower than five feet nor higher than six feet in height and shall be installed in conjunction with a mesh windscreen for dust and visibility reduction. The location and height of temporary construction fencing shall be reviewed and approved by the director of community development and shall not be installed prior to a valid building permit being issued for demolition or grading or building activities on the site. Temporary construction fencing shall be removed within seven days of building permit final or the expiration of the permit, which ever shall come first.
(Ord. 533-U, 1/20/2026; Ord. 534, 3/3/2026)
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