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Chapter IX — BUILDING REGULATIONS›Article 1 — AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE [BUILDING CODE]›Division 33 — SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION

Los Angeles Municipal Code § 91.3305 Sanitary

Los Angeles Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-27 · Los Angeles

Cite as: Los Angeles Municipal Code § 91.3305 · Text as of 2026-10-27

(Amended by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.)

Section 3305 of the CBC is not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subsections 91.3305.1 and 91.3305.2 are added.

91.3305.1. Toilet Facilities Required.

No person shall commence or proceed with the erection, construction, alteration, repair, raising, adding to, removal or demolition of any building or structure unless adequate, suitable, sanitary toilet facilities under the control of that person are provided for the use of any person employed or working upon the building or structure. The toilet facilities shall be located upon or within a reasonable distance of the lot, premises, or site upon which the work is being done. In no case shall the line of travel to any toilet facility exceed 500 feet (152.4 m). (Readopted by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.)

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91.3305.2. Toilet Standards.

Every toilet shall be of the water-flush type and connected to a public sewer or a private sewage disposal system built in accordance with the provisions of the Plumbing Code. All toilet structures shall be completely enclosed on four sides and the top, and the door shall be self-closing; the toilet floor shall be smooth, and screened ventilation shall be provided for the toilet compartment. Where workers are employed during the night hours, the toilet building shall be provided with artificial light. In lieu of flush water closets, approved chemical toilets, which meet the requirements of Chapter III of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, may be provided. (Readopted by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.)

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