Los Angeles County Municipal Code Ch. 2 Definitions

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INTERMODAL SHIPPING CONTAINER. A six-sided steel unit originally constructed as a general cargo container used for the transport of goods and materials.

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(Ord. 2019-0056 § 3, 2019.)

CHAPTER 7A [SFM] - MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR EXTERIOR WILDFIRE EXPOSURE

SECTION 701A - MODIFICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE

Chapter 5 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall be modified as indicated in Sections 701A.1 through 701A.7 and shall apply to all buildings and structures as provided in this section.

(Ord. 2025-0047 § 11, 2025.)

701A.1   California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Section 501.1.

Modify the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 501.1 to read as follows:

501.1 Scope and Application.

New buildings and structures in a wildland-urban interface area shall be constructed in accordance with the Building Code and this Code. Additions, alterations, or repairs made to existing buildings erected, constructed, or moved within a Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface area shall be constructed in accordance with the Building Code and this Code. New buildings for which an application for a building permit is submitted on or after July 1, 2008, and any additions, alterations, or repairs made to existing buildings for which an application for a building permit is submitted on or after January 1, 2026, located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface area shall comply with all sections of the Building Code and this Code.

Exceptions:

Group U accessory structures not exceeding 120 square feet (11m 2 ) in floor area where located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.

Group U agricultural buildings not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.

501.1.1 Alternates for materials, design, tests, and methods of construction.

The Building Official is permitted to modify the provisions of this Chapter for site-specific conditions in accordance with Chapter 1, Section 104.2.2.

(Ord. 2025-0047 § 12, 2025.)

701A.2   California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Section 503.1.

Modify the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 503.1 to read as follows:

503.1 General.

Buildings and structures hereafter constructed, modified or relocated into or within wildland-urban interface areas shall meet the construction requirements in accordance with Chapter 5. Materials required to be ignition-resistant building materials shall comply with the requirements of Section 503.2.

Exceptions:

New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures complying with Section 504.11.

Reserved.

Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 of the Building Code.

(Ord. 2025-0047 § 13, 2025.)

701A.3   California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Section 503.2.3.

Modify the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 503.2.3 to read as follows:

503.2.3 Reserved.

(Ord. 2025-0047 § 14, 2025.)

701A.4   California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Section 503.3.1.

Modify the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 503.3.1 to read as follows:

503.3.1 Qualification by testing.

Material and material assemblies tested in accordance with the requirements of Section 503 shall be accepted for use when the results and conditions of those tests are met. Product evaluation testing of material and material assemblies shall be approved or listed by the State Fire Marshal, the Building Official, or identified in a current report issued by an approved agency.

(Ord. 2025-0047 § 15, 2025.)

701A.5   California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Section 503.3.4.

Modify the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 503.3.4 to read as follows:

503.3.4 Reserved.

(Ord. 2025-0047 § 16, 2025.)

701A.6   California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Section 504.2.1.

Modify the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 504.2.1 to read as follows:

504.2.1 Roof covering voids.

Where there is a void under the roof covering it shall comply with Section 504.2.1.1 or 504.2.1.2. Roof coverings shall be Class A as specified in the Building Code. Wood shingles and wood shakes are prohibited in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone regardless of classification.

(Ord. 2025-0047 § 17, 2025.)

701A.7   California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Section 504.5.2.

Modify the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 504.5.2 to read as follows:

504.5.2 Exterior wall coverings.

Exterior wall coverings shall comply with one or more of the following requirements:

Noncombustible material.

Ignition-resistant building material labeled for exterior use.

Fire-retardant treated wood labeled for exterior use and complying with the requirements of Section 2303.2 of the Building Code.

Reserved.

Exception:

Exterior wall coverings which are a component of an approved wall assembly complying with Section 504.5.

(Ord. 2025-0047 § 18, 2025.)