Article 8
Los Angeles Building Code — LAMC Chapter IX · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · Los Angeles
Sections in this part
- SEC. 98.0102. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF ARTICLE.
- SEC. 98.0104. CONFLICTING SECTIONS.
- SEC. 98.0106. AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT UNDERPAYMENTS AND OVERPAYMENTS.
- SEC. 98.0107. CONTRACTOR PERMIT APPLICANTS – BUSINESS AND PAYROLL EXPENSE TAX…
- SEC. 98.0108. POSTING OF ORDERS.
- SEC. 98.0109. EXPRESS PERMITS.
- SEC. 98.0201. AUTHORITY TO MAKE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
- SEC. 98.0202. REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, LIMITATION OF LICENSES.
- SEC. 98.0302. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 98.0303. ACCUSATION RE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES OR PERMITS.
- SEC. 98.0304. NOTICE OF DEFENSE TO ACCUSATION.
- SEC. 98.0306. AMENDMENT OF ACCUSATION AFTER SUBMISSION.
- SEC. 98.0307. SUBPOENAS.
- SEC. 98.0308. EVIDENCE.
- SEC. 98.0309. OFFICIAL NOTICES.
- SEC. 98.0310. METHOD OF DECISION IN CONTESTED CASES.
- SEC. 98.0311. DEFAULTS AND UNCONTESTED CASES.
- SEC. 98.0312. RECONSIDERATION.
- SEC. 98.0401. SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDING MAY INSPECT RECORDS.
- SEC. 98.0402. CODE ENFORCEMENT COSTS INCURRED: INVESTIGATION COSTS, FEES AND FINES.
- § 98.0403
- SEC. 98.0405. CHARGES FOR PRINTED MATERIALS AND MISCELLANEOUS TYPE SERVICES.
- SEC. 98.0406. INSPECTION FEES FOR OFF HOURS INSPECTION.
- SEC. 98.0407. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE FEES.
- SEC. 98.0408. ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS BY DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES.
- SEC. 98.0410. SURCHARGE FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTERS.
- SEC. 98.0411. NON-COMPLIANCE FEES.
- SEC. 98.0412. INSPECTION FEES.
- SEC. 98.0413. SURCHARGE FOR ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL TESTING.
- SEC. 98.0414. CERTIFICATION FEES.
- SEC. 98.0415. CLERICAL, ISSUING OR RESEARCH FEES AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES.
- SEC. 98.0416. BUILDING AND SAFETY SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SURCHARGE.
- SEC. 98.0417. PROCESSING FEES FOR MISCELLANEOUS CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE.
- SEC. 98.0418. SURCHARGES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AUTOMATED SYSTEMS AND GENERAL PLAN…
- SEC. 98.0419. WAIVER OF FEES FOR STRUCTURES DAMAGED IN THE 1994 NORTHRIDGE EARTHQUAKE.
- SEC. 98.0420. REFUNDS OF DEPARTMENT FEES.
- SEC. 98.0421. CODE VIOLATION INSPECTION FEE.
- SEC. 98.0422. FEES FOR OFF HOURS PLAN CHECK AND OTHER SERVICES
- SEC. 98.0501. ALTERNATE MATERIALS, DEVICES AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION.
- SEC. 98.0502. APPLIANCES, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
- SEC. 98.0504. ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS.
- SEC. 98.0601. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 98.0602. EXPIRATION OF PERMITS.
- SEC. 98.0603. EXPIRATION OF PLAN CHECK.
- SEC. 98.0605. TIME LIMITS OF REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION.
- SEC. 98.0702. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 98.0703. ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.
- SEC. 98.0704. ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES.
- SEC. 98.0705. STRICT LIABILITY OFFENSES.
- SEC. 98.0707. ADMINISTRATIVE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES FOR VACANT AND UNSECURED STRUCTURES.
- SEC. 98.0708. STANDARDS FOR FENCING AND BARRICADING A VACANT STRUCTURE.
- SEC. 98.0710. CONTINUOUS ABATEMENT AUTHORITY.
- SEC. 98.0711. ABATEMENT COST.
- SEC. 98.0712. CONTINUOUS PUBLIC NUISANCES.
- SEC. 98.0713. DUTY TO FILE A STATEMENT OF INTENT.
- SEC. 98.0714. POSTING NAME OF RESPONSIBLE PERSON.
- SEC. 98.0715. REINSPECTION FEE.
- SEC. 98.0716. VACANT STRUCTURE PENALTY.
- SEC. 98.0717. PROCEDURES FOR BARRICADED AND VACANT STRUCTURE PENALTY.
- SEC. 98.0718. APPEAL OF BARRICADED AND VACANT STRUCTURE PENALTY.
- SEC. 98.0719. ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT HEARING.
- SEC. 98.0720. FAILURE TO PAY PENALTIES.
- SEC. 98.0721. ALLOCATION OF VACANT BUILDING PENALTY.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
(Amended by Ord. No. 120,178, Eff. 11/16/61.)
| Division |
|---|
| 1 General |
| 2 Regulation of Licensee |
| 3 Procedural Rules for the Conduct of Hearings |
| 4 Appeals and Request for Slight Modification – Appeal Fees – Availability of Records for Inspection – Board Related Services – Investigation – Powers of Department and Board and Penalties |
| 5 Testing Procedures, Regulations and Administration |
| 6 Expiration and Revocation of Permits, Plan Check and Slight Modifications and Alternatives |
| 7 Abatement of Vacant Buildings |
| DIVISION 1 |
| GENERAL |
| Section | |
|---|---|
| 98.0101 | Scope of Chapter. |
| 98.0102 | Purpose and Scope of Article. |
| 98.0102.1 | Enforcement Authority of the Harbor Department Within the Harbor District. |
| 98.0103 | Definitions. |
| 98.0104 | Conflicting Sections. |
| 98.0105 | Inspections. |
| 98.0106 | Authority to Accept Underpayments and Overpayments. |
| 98.0107 | Contractor Permit Applicants – Business and Payroll Expense Tax Registration Information and Certificates. |
| 98.0108 | Posting of Orders. |
| 98.0109 | Express Permits. |
SEC. 98.0101. SCOPE OF CHAPTER.
(Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
The provisions of Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code shall apply to the City of Los Angeles, to any County, and to any other municipal or quasimunicipal corporation or government, and to any department, commission, board or officer thereof.
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Los Angeles Building Code — LAMC Chapter IX
- Chapter IX
- Chapter IX — BUILDING REGULATIONS
- Division 1
- Division 2
- Division 3
- Division 4
- Division 5
- Division 6
- Division 7
- Division 8
- Division 9
- Division 10
- Division 11
- Division 12
- Division 13
- Division 14
- Division 15
- Division 16
- Division 17
- Division 18
- Division 19
- Division 20
- Division 21
- Division 22
- Division 23
- Division 24
- Division 25
- Division 26
- Division 27
- Division 28
- Division 29
- Division 30
- Division 31
- Division 32
- Division 33
- Division 34
- Division 35
- Division 61
- Division 62
- Division 63
- Division 67
- Division 70
- Division 71
- Division 72
- Division 82
- Division 83
- Division 85
- Division 88
- Division 89
- Division 90
- Division 91
- Division 92
- Division 93
- Division 94
- Division 95
- Division 96
- Division 5 — REGISTRATION
- Division 16A
- Division 17
- Division 18
- Division 19
- Division 20
- Division 21
- Division 17
- Division 18
- Division C
▸Division D
Overview- SEC. 96.300. INTENT.
- SEC. 96.301. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 96.302. REPORTS REQUIRED.
- SEC. 96.303. APPLICATION.
- SEC. 96.304. CONTENTS OF REPORTS.
- SEC. 96.305. FEE FOR REPORTS.
- SEC. 96.306. EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF REPORT.
- SEC. 96.307. DELIVERY OF THE REPORT.
- SEC. 96.308. EXCEPTIONS.
- SEC. 96.309. NON-COMPLIANCE NOT TO INVALIDATE SALE OR EXCHANGE…
- SEC. 96.310. EFFECTIVE DATE.
- Article 7
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Overview- SEC. 98.0102. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF ARTICLE.
- SEC. 98.0104. CONFLICTING SECTIONS.
- SEC. 98.0106. AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT UNDERPAYMENTS AND OVERPAYMEN…
- SEC. 98.0107. CONTRACTOR PERMIT APPLICANTS – BUSINESS AND PAYR…
- SEC. 98.0108. POSTING OF ORDERS.
- SEC. 98.0109. EXPRESS PERMITS.
- SEC. 98.0201. AUTHORITY TO MAKE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
- SEC. 98.0202. REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, LIMITATION OF LICENSES.
- SEC. 98.0302. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- SEC. 98.0303. ACCUSATION RE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENS…
- SEC. 98.0304. NOTICE OF DEFENSE TO ACCUSATION.
- SEC. 98.0306. AMENDMENT OF ACCUSATION AFTER SUBMISSION.
- SEC. 98.0307. SUBPOENAS.
- SEC. 98.0308. EVIDENCE.
- SEC. 98.0309. OFFICIAL NOTICES.
- SEC. 98.0310. METHOD OF DECISION IN CONTESTED CASES.
- SEC. 98.0311. DEFAULTS AND UNCONTESTED CASES.
- SEC. 98.0312. RECONSIDERATION.
- SEC. 98.0401. SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDING MAY INSPECT RECORDS.
- SEC. 98.0402. CODE ENFORCEMENT COSTS INCURRED: INVESTIGATION C…
- § 98.0403
- SEC. 98.0405. CHARGES FOR PRINTED MATERIALS AND MISCELLANEOUS …
- SEC. 98.0406. INSPECTION FEES FOR OFF HOURS INSPECTION.
- SEC. 98.0407. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE FEES.
- SEC. 98.0408. ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS BY DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES.
- SEC. 98.0410. SURCHARGE FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTERS.
- SEC. 98.0411. NON-COMPLIANCE FEES.
- SEC. 98.0412. INSPECTION FEES.
- SEC. 98.0413. SURCHARGE FOR ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL TESTING.
- SEC. 98.0414. CERTIFICATION FEES.
- SEC. 98.0415. CLERICAL, ISSUING OR RESEARCH FEES AND MISCELLAN…
- SEC. 98.0416. BUILDING AND SAFETY SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SURCHARGE.
- SEC. 98.0417. PROCESSING FEES FOR MISCELLANEOUS CERTIFICATES O…
- SEC. 98.0418. SURCHARGES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AUTOMATED SYSTEMS …
- SEC. 98.0419. WAIVER OF FEES FOR STRUCTURES DAMAGED IN THE 199…
- SEC. 98.0420. REFUNDS OF DEPARTMENT FEES.
- SEC. 98.0421. CODE VIOLATION INSPECTION FEE.
- SEC. 98.0422. FEES FOR OFF HOURS PLAN CHECK AND OTHER SERVICES
- SEC. 98.0501. ALTERNATE MATERIALS, DEVICES AND METHODS OF CONS…
- SEC. 98.0502. APPLIANCES, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
- SEC. 98.0504. ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS.
- SEC. 98.0601. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 98.0602. EXPIRATION OF PERMITS.
- SEC. 98.0603. EXPIRATION OF PLAN CHECK.
- SEC. 98.0605. TIME LIMITS OF REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION.
- SEC. 98.0702. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 98.0703. ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.
- SEC. 98.0704. ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES.
- SEC. 98.0705. STRICT LIABILITY OFFENSES.
- SEC. 98.0707. ADMINISTRATIVE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES FOR VACANT A…
- SEC. 98.0708. STANDARDS FOR FENCING AND BARRICADING A VACANT S…
- SEC. 98.0710. CONTINUOUS ABATEMENT AUTHORITY.
- SEC. 98.0711. ABATEMENT COST.
- SEC. 98.0712. CONTINUOUS PUBLIC NUISANCES.
- SEC. 98.0713. DUTY TO FILE A STATEMENT OF INTENT.
- SEC. 98.0714. POSTING NAME OF RESPONSIBLE PERSON.
- SEC. 98.0715. REINSPECTION FEE.
- SEC. 98.0716. VACANT STRUCTURE PENALTY.
- SEC. 98.0717. PROCEDURES FOR BARRICADED AND VACANT STRUCTURE P…
- SEC. 98.0718. APPEAL OF BARRICADED AND VACANT STRUCTURE PENALTY.
- SEC. 98.0719. ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT HEARING.
- SEC. 98.0720. FAILURE TO PAY PENALTIES.
- SEC. 98.0721. ALLOCATION OF VACANT BUILDING PENALTY.
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