Title 31 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE›Chapter 1 — ADMINISTRATION
Los Angeles County Municipal Code § 101.4 Applicability
Los Angeles County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles County
Cite as: Los Angeles County Municipal Code § 101.4 · Text as of 2026-10-04
101.4.1 - Internal conflicts.¶
Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement of this Code, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Code specify different materials, methods of construction, or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
(Ord. 2010-0058 § 1, 2010.)
101.4.1.1 - Differences.¶
In the event of any differences between these building standards and the standard referenced documents, the text of these building standards shall govern.
(Ord. 2010-0058 § 1, 2010.)
101.4.1.2 - Conflicts with other codes.¶
When the requirements of this Code conflict with the requirements of Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, or 30 of the County Code, the most restrictive requirements shall prevail.
(Ord. 2010-0058 § 1, 2010.)
101.4.1.3 - Mandatory and voluntary requirements.¶
This Code contains both mandatory and voluntary green building measures.
(Ord. 2010-0058 § 1, 2010.)
101.4.1.4 - Explanatory notes.¶
Explanatory material, such as references to web sites or other sources where additional information may be found, is included in this Code in the form of notes. Notes are informational only and are not enforceable requirements of this Code.
(Ord. 2010-0058 § 1, 2010.)
101.4.2 - Other laws.¶
The provisions of this Code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state, or federal law.
(Ord. 2010-0058 § 1, 2010.)
101.4.3 - Referenced codes and standards.¶
The provisions contained in the codes and standards referenced in this Code, including without limitation, the codes referenced in Sections 101.4.3.1 through 101.4.3.6 below, shall be considered part of the requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
(Ord. 2010-0058 § 1, 2010.)
101.4.3.1 - Building.¶
The provisions of the Los Angeles County Building Code and the Los Angeles County Residential Code, as applicable, shall apply to the construction, alteration, enlargement, repair, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
(Ord. 2010-0058 § 1, 2010.)
101.4.3.2 - Electrical.¶
The provisions of the Los Angeles County Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including but not limited to, alterations, repair, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances thereto.
(Ord. 2010-0058 § 1, 2010.)
101.4.3.3 - Mechanical.¶
The provisions of the Los Angeles County Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repair, and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and/or appurtenances including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems.
(Ord. 2010-0058 § 1, 2010.)
101.4.3.4 - Plumbing.¶
The provisions of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repair, and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances where connected to a water or a sewage system.
(Ord. 2010-0058 § 1, 2010.)
101.4.3.5 - Fire prevention.¶
The provisions of the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, the Los Angeles County Building Code, and the Los Angeles County Fire Code relating to fire and panic safety as adopted by the Office of the State Fire Marshall shall apply to all structures, processes, and premises for protection from the hazard of fire, panic, and explosion.
(Ord. 2010-0058 § 1, 2010.)
101.4.3.6 - Energy.¶
The provisions of the California Energy Code shall apply to the minimum design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
(Ord. 2010-0058 § 1, 2010.)
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