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Los Angeles County Municipal Code Title 26 Section Reassignments

Los Angeles County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles County

Cite as: Los Angeles County Municipal Code Title 26 · Text as of 2026-10-04

94 SECTION 91 SECTION SUBJECT

Chapter 1 Administration

100 100 UBC Adoption by Reference

101 101 Title, Purpose and Intent

101.1 101 Title

101.2 102 Purpose and Intent

101.3 103 Scope

102 203 Unsafe Buildings

102.1 203(a) Definition

102.2 203(b) Notice of Unsafe Building

102.3 203(c) Posting of Signs

102.4 204 Unsafe Buildings: Hearing

102.4.1 204(a) Right of Hearing

102.4.2 204(b) Notice of Hearing

102.4.3 204(c) Form and Contents of Notice

102.4.4 204(d) Posting of Notice
102.4.5 204(e) Hearing by Board of Appeals
102.4.6 204(f) Order
102.5 205 Unsafe Buildings: Demolition or Repair
102.5.1 205(a) Work by County
102.5.2 205(b) Emergency Procedure
102.5.3 205(c) Costs
102.5.4 205(d) Interference Prohibited
102.5.5 205(e) Prosecution
103 208 Violations and Penalties
103.1 208(a) Compliance with Code
103.2 208(b) Penalty
103.3 208.1 Recordation of Violation
103.3.1 208.1(a) General
103.3.2 208.1(b) Recordation
103.3.3 208.1(c) Notice
103.3.4 208.1(d) Rescission
104.1 201 Building and Safety Division
104.2 202 Powers and Duties of Building Official
104.2.1 202(a) General
104.2.1 202(k) (Guidelines/Policies)
104.2.2 202(b) Deputies
104.2.3 202(d) Right of Entry
104.2.4 202(e) Stop Orders
104.2.5 202(f) Occupancy Violations
104.2.6 202(g) Liability
104.2.7 106 Modifications
104.2.8 105 Alternate Materials and Methods/Construction
104.2.9 107 Tests
104.2.10 202(h) Cooperation of Other Officials
104.2.11 202(i) Demolition
104.2.12 202(j) Service
104.2.13 202(c) Reports and Records
104.2.14 109 Amendments to Ordinances
104.2.15 110 Validity
104.3 207 Definitions
105 206 Appeals Board
105.1 206(a) Building Board of Appeals
105.1.1 206(a)1 General
105.1.2 206(a)2 Limitations of Authority
105.2 206(b) Accessibility Appeals Board
105.3 206(c) Fees
105.4 209 Tenure
106 301 Permits
106.1 301(a) Permits Required
106.3 301(b) Work Exempted
106.4 302 Application for Permits
106.4.1 302(a) Application
106.4.2 302(b) Plans and Specifications
106.4.3 302(d) Info. on Plans and Specifications
106.4.5 302(c) Construction Inspection
106.5 303 Permits
106.5.1 303(a) Issuance
106.5.2 303(b) Retention of Plans
106.5.3 303(c) Validity
106.5.4 303(d) Expiration
106.5.5 303(e) Suspension or Revocation
106.5.6 303(f) Combined Building Permit
107 304 Fees
107.1 304(a) Building Permit Fees
107.2 304(b) Plan Check or Review Fees for Buildings or Structures
107.3 302(e) Standard Plans
107.4 304(c) Expiration of Application
107.5 304(d) Grading Permit Fees
107.6 304(e) Plan Check Fees for Grading
107.7 304(f) Landscaping Permit Fees
107.8 304(g) Plan Check Fees for Landscaping
107.9 304(h) Other Fees
107.10 304(i) Exemption from Fees
107.11 304(j) Surrender of Permit
107.12 304(k) Refunds
107.13 304(l) Investigation Fee for Work Without Permit
107.14 304(m) Noncompliance Fee
107.15 304(n) Preliminary Review Fees
107.16 304(o) Plan Maintenance Fee
107.17 304(p) Annual Review of Fees
107.18 304.1 Fees—Factory-Built Housing
107.18.1 304.1(a) General
107.18.2 304.1(b) Definition
107.18.3 304.1(c) Building Permit Fees
107.18.4 304.1(d) Plan Checking Fees
107.18.5 304.1(e) Plans and Specifications
107.19 304.2 Fee Exemption—Affordable Housing
TABLE 1-A TABLE NO. 3-A Building Permit Fees
TABLE 1-B TABLE NO. 3-B Grading Permit Fees
TABLE 1-C TABLE NO. 3-C Grading Plan Check Fees
TABLE 1-D TABLE NO. 3-D Landscape Permit Fees Up To One Acre
TABLE 1-E TABLE NO. 3-E Landscape Plan Check Fees Up To One Acre
108 305 Inspections
108.1 305(a) General
108.2 305(b) Inspection Record Card
108.3 305(c) Approvals Required
108.4 305(d) Required Inspections
108.4.1 305(d) General
108.4.2 305(d)1 Foundation Inspection
108.4.3 305(d)2 Concrete Slab or Under-Floor Inspection
108.4.4 305(d)3 Frame Inspection
108.4.5 305(d)4 Lath Inspection and/or Wallboard
108.4.6 305(d)5 Final Inspection
108.5 305(e) Other Inspections
108.6 306(c) Special Inspector
108.7 305(f) Inspection Requests
109 307 Use and Occupancy
109.1 307(a) General
109.2 307(b) Change in Use
109.3 307(c) Certificate Issued
109.4 307(d) Temporary Certificate
109.5 307(e) Posting

110 308 Prohibited Uses of Building Sites

110.1 308(a) Flood Hazard

110.2 308(b) Geologic Hazards

110.3 308(c) Fills Containing Decomposable Material

110.4 308(b)3.d Methane Gas Hazards

110.5 308(e) Conditional Use

111 309 Geology and Engineering Reports

112 310 Earthquake Fault Maps

113 311 Earthquake Faults

113.1 311(a) General

113.2 311(b) Scope

113.3 311(c) Definition

113.4 311(d) Known Active Earthquake Faults

113.5 311(e) Construction Limitations

113.6 311(f) Maps of Active Faults

113.7 311(g) Special Studies Zones

Chapter 2 Definitions and Abbreviations

202 402 Accessibility & Approved Fabricator

204 404 Cellular Concrete

205 405 Day Care ->Large Family, Small Family

207 407 Fire Code

213 413 Listed and Listing

214 414 Mechanical Code

222 422 UBC, UBC Standards, Uniform Fire Code

Chapter 3 Use or Occupancy

301.1 514 Table No. 5-A

302.5 1213 Special Hazards

303.4 604(a) General (Access and Exit Facilities)

303.10 611 Special Requirements

304.4 704 Access and Exit Facilities

305.2.3 802(c) Special Provisions

305.10 810 Special Requirements

308.1 1001 Group I Occupancies Defined

308.11 1011 Special Requirements

309.1 701 Div. 2 Division 2 (B Occupancies)

309.2.2 702(b)2 Exception Omitted

310.1 1201 Group R Occupancies Defined

310.1 Div. 3 1201 Div. 3 Division 3

310.4 1204 Access and Exit Facilities and Emergency Escapes

310.9.1.1 1210(a)1 General (Smoke Detectors)

310.9.1.5 1210(a)5 Location in Efficiency Units, Congregate Residential et al)

310.13 1214 Special Requirements (w/in 100 Oil Derricks)

310.14 1215 Existing Buildings

310.15 1216 Special Requirements (Privy, Weather Protection)

310.16 1218 Large Family Day-Care Homes

Chapter 4 Special Use and Occupancy

403 1807, 1907 High-Rise Buildings

404.3.1 5603(a)2 Automatic Sprinkler Systems

404.4.7 5604(g) Malls

407 4801 Cellulose Nitrate

Chapter 5 General Building Limitations

504.6.1 505(f) Area Separation Walls

505.4 506(d) Written Agreement (for Yard Letter)

Chapter 7 Fire-resistant Materials and Construction

703.5 4302(f) Cellular Concrete (Fire Res. Materials & Systems)

Chapter 9 Fire-protection Systems

904.2.2 3802(b) All Occupancies Except R-3 and M

904.2.6 3802(g)2 Group I Occupancies

Chapter 10 Means of Egress

1004.3 3304(c)2 Type of Lock or Latch

1004.8 3304(h) Special Doors

1005.7 3305(g)5 Construction (Corridors, Exterior Exit Balconies)

1007.4 3307(d) Landings—DELETES third paragraph

1013.1 3314(a) Where Required (Exit Signs)

1013.3 3314(c) Illumination (Exit Signs)

1013.4 3314(d) Power Supply

1013.5 3314(e) Floor Level Exit Signs et al

1022 N/A Building Security

1023 3326 Large Family Day Care

Chapter 11 Accessibility

1100 Part 2, Title 24, CCR Basic Provisions

Chapter 12 Interior Environment

1202.2.3 905(b) Ventilation in Rooms Containing Hazardous Materials

1208.01 3500 Basic Provisions

Chapter 15 Roofs and Roof Structures

1502 3202 Definitions (Wood shakes, wood shingles)

1503 3203 Roof Covering Requirements

1504.4 3204(d) Non-rated Roof Covering

TABLE 15-A TABLE NO. 32-A Minimum Roof Classes

Chapter 16 Structural Forces

1627.1 2333(a) Basis for Design

Chapter 17 Structural Tests and Inspections

1701.1 306(a) Special and Structural Inspections

1702.2 306(e,f,g) Structural Inspection

1702.2.1 306(e) Concrete

1702.2.2 306(f) Steel

1702.2.3 306(g) Certification

Chapter 18 Foundations and Retaining Walls

1803 2904 Soil Classification

1804.3 2905(c)4 Reports

1804.6 2905(f) Adjacent Loads

1804.7 2905(g) Drainage

1804.8 2905(e) Soils Containing Sulfates

1806.1 2907(a) General (Footings)

1806.10 2907(j) Foundations on Expansive Soil

1806.11 2907(k) Foundations on Soil Containing Sulfates

1806.4 2907(d) Foundations on or Adjacent to Slopes

1806.4.1 2907(d) Scope

1806.4.2 2907(d) Building Clearance from Ascending Slopes

1806.4.3 2907(d) Footing Setback from Descending Slope Surface

1806.4.4 2907(d) Pools

1806.4.5 2907(d) Foundation Elevation

1806.4.6 2907(d) Alternate Setback and Clearance

1806.4.7 2907(d) Alternative Foundation Elevation

1806.5 2907(e) Footing Design

1807.2 2908(b) Interconnection (Piles)

1808.8 2909(h) Inspection of Piles

1808.9 2909(i) Inspection of Caissons

FIG 18-I-1 FIG. 29-1 DELETED

Chapter 25 Gypsum Board and Plaster

2502 4702 Materials

Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems

2902.7 510(c) Public Use Facilities

2904 511(a) Access to Water Closet Stool

TABLE 29-A TABLE C-1 Minimum Plumbing Fixtures

Chapter 30 Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks

3003.3 5103(c) Standby Power

Chapter 31 Special Construction

3102.3.8 3703(h) Spark Arrestor

3102.4.8 3704(c) Reinforcing & Seismic Anchorage in Fire Zone 4

3102.4.8.1 3704(c) - (part) Vertical Reinforcement

3102.4.8.2 3704(c) - (part) Horizontal Ties

3102.4.8.3 3704(c) - (part) Interior Fireplaces and Chimneys

Chapter 32 Construction in the Public Right of Way

3201 4501 General

3208 4508 Overhead Structures

3209 4509 Fences

3210 4510 Lighting Standard

3211 4511 Signs

Chapter 33 Site Work, Demolition and Construction

3301.2 2903(b) Protection of Adjoining Property

3303.1 4401 General

3303.8.3 4408(c) Signs

3303.9 4409 Demolition

3303.9.1 4409 (part) Demolition

3303.9.2 4409 (part) Demolition

3303.9.2.1 4409 (1) Demolition

3303.9.2.2 4409 (2) Handling of Materials

3303.9.2.3 4409 (3) Structural Members

3303.9.2.4 4409 (4) Storage of Materials

3303.9.2.5 4409 (5) Hazardous Conditions

3303.9.2.6 4409 (6) Friable Asbestos

Chapter 34 Existing Structures

3402 104(d) Drainage Devices

3403.1 104(a) Construction in Fire Zones

3403.5 104(f) State Historic Building Code

3403.6 104(g) Repairs: Roof Covering

3403.7 104(h) Parapets and Appendages

3403.8 104(i) Existing Glass

3403.9 104(j) Security Bars and Grilles

3404 104(e) Moved Buildings

Chapter 64 Restrictions in Fire Zones

6401 1601 Fire Zones Defined

6402 1602 Fire Zones 1, 2 and 3

6403 1603 Restrictions in Fire Zone No. 4

6403.1 1603(a) General

6403.2 1603(b) Roof Covering

6403.3 1603(c) Exterior Walls

6403.4 1603(d) Appendages

6403.5 1603(e) Exterior Windows and Doors

6403.6 1603(f) Protection of Openings

6403.7 1603(g) Unenclosed Under-floor Areas

6403.8 1603(h) Utilities

6403.9 1603(i) Detached Accessory Structures

6403.10 1603(j) Alterations

6403.11 1603(k) Exceptions

6404 1604 Buffer Fire Zone

6404.1 1604(a) Buffer Fire Zone

6404.2 1604(b) Buffer Fire Zone

6404.3 1604(c) Protection of Openings

6404.4 1604(d) Alterations

Chapter 65 Signs

6501 6201 Definitions

6502 6202 General Requirements

6502.1 6202(a) Scope

6502.2 6202(b) Permits

6502.3 6202(c) Plans

6502.4 6202(d) Design and Construction

6502.5 6202(e) Projection and Clearance

6502.6 6202(f) Materials

6502.7 6202(g) Prohibited Locations

6502.8 6202(h) Combination Signs

6502.9 6202(i) Identification

6502.10 6202(j) Maintenance

6503 6203 Ground Signs

6504 6204 Projecting Signs

6505 6205 Wall Signs

6506 6206 Roof Signs

6506.1 6206(a) Access

6506.2 6206(b) Height

6506.3 6206(c) Construction

6507 6207 Special Signs

6507.1 6207(a) Marquee Signs

6507.2 6207(b) Cloth and Banner Signs

TABLE 65-1 TABLE NO. 62-1 Size, Thickness and Type of Glass Panels in Signs

Chapter 66 Special Safety Provisions

6601 6601 General Provisions

6601.1 6601(a) Structures Regulated

6601.2 6601(b) Permits

6601.3 6601(c) Construction Requirements

6601.4 6601(d) Certificate of Occupancy

6601.5 6601(e) Unsafe Structure or Device

6602 6602 Amusement Devices General

6602.1 6602(a) General

6602.2 6602(b) Location on Property

6602.3 6602(c) Construction

6602.4 6602(d) Special Safety Measures

6602.5 6602(e) Exit Facilities

6602.6 6602(f) Special Hazards

6602.7 6602(g) Reinspection

6603 6603 Rebound Tumbling Equipment

6604 6604 Rebound Tumbling Center

6605 6605 Layout of Rebound Tumbling Equipment

6606 6606 Construction of Pits

6607 6607 Construction of Equipment

6608 6608 Use of Padding

6609 6609 Fencing

6610 6610 Inspection

6611 6611 Automobile Racing Facilities

6611.1 6611(a) Scope

6611.2 6611(b) Protective Fencing

6611.2.1 6611(b)1 Location

6611.2.2 6611(b)2 Height

6611.2.3 6611(b)3 Construction

6611.3 6611(c) Curves

Chapter 67 Security Provisions

6701 6701 Purpose

6701 6702 Scope

6701 6703 Limitations

6701 6704 Alternate Security Provisions

6701 6705 Definitions

6701 6706 Tests—Sliding Glass Door

6706.1 6706(a) Test A

6706.2 6706(b) Test B

6706.3 6706(c) Test C

6706.4 6706(d) Tests D, E and F

6706.5 6706(e) Identification

6707 6707 Tests—Sliding Glass Windows

6707.1 6707(a) Test A

6707.2 6707(b) Test B

6707.3 6707(c) Test C

6707.4 6707(d) Tests D, E and F

6707.5 6707(e) Identification

6708 6708 Doors—General

6709 6709 Doors—Swinging Doors

6710 6710 Doors—Sliding Glass Doors

6711 6711 Doors—Overhead and Sliding Doors

6712 6712 Doors—Metal Accordion Grate or Grille-Type Doors

6713 6713 Lights—General

6714 6714 Lights—Material

6715 6715 Lights—Locking Devices

6715.1 6715(a) Lights—Locking Devices

6715.2 6715(b) Lights—Locking Devices

6715.3 6715(c) Lights—Locking Devices

6715.4 6715(d) Special

6716 6716 Other Openings—General

6717 6717 Hatchways, Scuttles and Similar Openings

6717.1 6717(a) Hatchways, Scuttles and Similar Openings

6717.2 6717(b) Hatchways, Scuttles and Similar Openings

6717.3 6717(c) Hatchways, Scuttles and Similar Openings

6717.4 6717(d) Hatchways, Scuttles and Similar Openings

Chapter 68 Relocation Permits

6801 6801 Relocation Building Permit Required

6802 6802 Relocation Building Permit Not Required

6803 6803 Application

6804 6804 Investigation Required

6805 6805 Application Fees

6806 6806 Permit Fees

6807 6807 Issuance of Permit

6808 6808 Prohibited Buildings

6809 6809 Appeals

6810 6810 Conditions of Permit

6811 6811 Unfinished Relocated Buildings or Structures

Chapter 69 Trailer Coaches

6901 6901 Definition

6902 6902 Where Allowed Without Permits

6903 6903 Permit Required

6904 6904 Application and Fee Required

6905 6905 Conditions of Permit

6906 6906 Revocation of Permits

6907 6907 Other Permits Required

6908 6908 Validity of Permit

Chapter 70 Excavation and Grading

7001 7001 Scope

7002 7002 Definitions

7003 7003 Permits Required

7003.5 7003.5 Availability of Permit at Site

7004 7004 Application to Existing Grading

7004.1 7004(a) Hazardous Condition

7004.2 7004(b) Maintenance of Protective Devices and Rodent Control

7004.3 7004(c) Correlation with Other Sections

7005 7005 Grading Permit Requirements

7005.1 7005(a) Application

7005.2 7005(b) Plans and Specification

7005.3 7005(c) Fees

7005.4 7005(d) Engineering Geological Reports

7005.5 7005(e) Soil Reports

7005.6 7005(f) Review of Reports

7005.7 7005(g) Pre-Plan Check Site Inspection

7005.8 7005(h) Landscape Permits

7006 7006 Permit Limitations and Conditions

7006.1 7006(a) General Conditions

7006.2 7006(b) Jurisdiction of Other Agencies

7006.3 7006(c) Conditions of Approval

7006.4 7006(d) Modification of Approved Plans

7006.5 7006(e) Special Permit, Agricultural or Road Grading

7007 7007 Denial of Permit

7007.1 7007(a) Hazards

7007.2 7007(b) Land Use

7008 7008 Security

7008.1 7008(a) Security Required

7008.2 7008(b) Amount of Security

7008.3 7008(c) Conditions

7008.4 7008(d) Term of Security

7008.5 7008(e) Default Procedures
7008.6 7008(f) Right of Entry
7009 7009 Safety Precautions
7010 7010 Storm Damage Precautions (Erosion Control)
7011 7011 Storm Damage Precautions, Incomplete Work
7012 7012 Storm Damage Precautions (Erosion Control), Effect of Non-compliance
7012.1 7012.1 Costs and Penalties
7012.2 7012.2 Notice of Violation
7012.2.1 7012.2(a) General
7012.2.2 7012.2(b) Recordation
7012.2.3 7012.2(c) Contents of Notice
7012.2.4 7012.2(d) Rescission
7013 7013 Responsibility of Permittee
7013.1 7013(a) Compliance with Plans and Code
7013.2 7013(b) Coordinator
7013.3 7013(c) Inspections
7013.4 7013(d) Protection of Utilities
7013.5 7013(e) Protection of Adjacent Property
7013.6 7013(f) Temporary Erosion Control
7013.7 7013(g) Termination of Consultants
7014 7014 Import and Export of Earth Materials
7014.1 7014(a) Import and Export of Earth Material
7014.2 7014(b) Planning and Zoning Compliance
7015 7015 Excavations
7015.1 7015(a) Maximum Slope
7015.3 7015(b) Drainage
7016 7016 Fills
7016.1 7016(a) Compaction
7016.2 7016(b) Preparation of Ground
7016.3 7016(c) Fill Slope
7016.4 7016(d) Fill Material
7016.5 7016(e) Drainage
7016.6 7016(f) Slopes to Receive Fill
7016.7 7016(g) Inspection of Fill
7016.8 7016(h) Testing of Fills
7017 7017 Slope Setbacks
7017.1 7017(a) General
7017.2 7017(b) Top of Cut Slope
7017.3 7017(c) Toe of Fill Slope
7017.4 7017(d) Modification of Slope Location
7018 7018 Drainage
7018.1 7018(a) General
7018.2 7018(b) Disposal
7018.3 7018(c) Site Drainage
7018.4 7018(d) Drainage Terraces Required
7018.5 7018(e) Drainage Terraces Construction
7018.6 7018(f) Overflow Protection
7018.7 7018(g) Subsurface Drainage
7018.8 7018(h) Interceptor Drains
7019 7019 Erosion Control
7019.1 7019(a) Slopes
7019.2 7019(b) Planting
7019.3 7019(c) Irrigation
7019.4 7019(d) Plans and Specifications
7019.5 7019(e) Rodent Control
7019.6 7019(f) Release of Security
7019.7 7019(g) Other Devices
7020 7020 Grading Designation and Inspection
7020.1 7020(a) General
7020.2 7020(b) Regular Grading Requirements
7020.3 7020(c) Inspection of Excavations and Fills
7020.3.1 7020(c)1 Initial
7020.3.2 7020(c)2 Rough
7020.3.3 7020(c)3 Final
7020.4 7020(d) Engineered Grading Requirements
7020.4.1 7020(d)1 Design Engineer
7020.4.2 7020(d)2 Field Engineer
7020.4.3 7020(d)3 Soils Engineer
7020.4.4 7020(d)4 Engineering Geologist
7020.4.5 7020(d)5 Grading Contractor
7020.4.6 7020(d)6 Planting and Irrigation
7020.5 7020(e) Notification of Non-conformance

7020.6 7020(f) Termination of Services

7020.7 7020(g) Violation

7020.8 7020(h) Notification of Completion

7021 7021 Reports and Statements—Final Reports

Chapter 71 Water-efficient Landscaping

7101 7101 Scope

7102 7102 Definitions

7103 7103 Applicable Provisions for New or Rehabilitated Landscapes—Permits Required

7104 7104 Landscape Permit Requirements

7104.1 7104(a) Application

7104.2 7104(b) Landscape Documentation Package Contents

7104.3 7104(c) Approved Landscape Documentation Package Distribution

7104.4 7104(d) Approved Water Conservation Concept Statement

7104.5 7104(e) Use of Effective Precipitation

7105 7105 Elements of Landscape Documentation Package

7105.1 7105(a) Water Conservation Concept Statement

7105.2 7105(b) The Maximum Applied Water Allowance

7105.3 7105(c) Estimated Applied Water Use

7105.4 7105(d) Estimated Total Water Use

7105.5 7105(e) Landscape Design Plan

7105.5.1 7105(e)1 Plant Selection and Grouping

7105.5.2 7105(e)2 Water Featured

7105.5.3 7105(e)3 Landscape Design Plan Specifications

7105.6 7105(f) Irrigation Design Plan

7105.6.1 7105(f)1 Irrigation Design Criteria

7105.6.2 7105(f)2 Required Equipment

7105.6.3 7105(f)3 Recycled Water

7105.6.4 7105(f)4 Irrigation Design Plan specifications

7105.7 7105(g) Irrigation Schedules

7105.8 7105(h) Maintenance Schedules

7105.9 7105(i) Landscape Irrigation Audit Schedules

7105.10 7105(j) Grading Design Plan

7105.11 7105(k) Soils Analysis

7105.12 7105(l) Certification of Landscaping

7106 7106 Public Education

7106.1 7106(a) Publications

7106.2 7106(b) Model Homes

7107 7107 Effective Precipitation

7108 7108 Reference Evapotranspiration Map

Chapter 95 Earthquake Hazard Reduction for Existing Concrete Tilt-up Buildings

9501 9501 Purpose

9502 9502 Scope

9503 9503 Definitions

9504 9504 Administration

9504.1 9504(a) Service of Order

9504.2 9504(b) Contents of Order

9504.3 9504(c) Appeal from Order

9504.4 9504(d) Recordation

9504.5 9504(e) Enforcement

9505 9505 General Requirement

9506 9506 Analysis and Design

9506.1 9506(a) Wall and Panel Anchorage

9506.2 9506(b) Special Requirements for Wall Anchors and Continuity Ties

9506.3 9506(c) Development of Anchor Loads into the Diaphragm

9506.4 9506(d) Anchorage at Pilasters

9506.5 9506(e) Evaluation of Existing Structural Conditions

9506.6 9506(f) Miscellaneous

9506.7 9506(g) Symmetry

9506.8 9506(h) Minimum Roof Member Size

9506.9 9506(i) Combination of Anchor Types

9507 9507 Materials of Construction

9508 9508 Plans

9508.1 9508(a) General

9508.2 9508(b) Plans and Specifications

9508.3 9508(c) Information on Plans and Specifications

9508.4 9508(d) Existing Construction

TABLE 95-A TABLE NO. 95-A Time Limits for Compliance with Earthquake Hazard Reduction Compliance Order

Chapter 96 Potentially Earthquake Hazardous Buildings

9601 9601 Purpose
9602 9602 Scope
9603 9603 Definitions
9604 9604 Rating Classifications
9605 9605 General Requirements
9606 9606 Administration
9606.1 9606(a) Order—Service
9606.2 9606(b) Order—Priority of Service
9606.3 9606(c) Order—Contents
9606.4 9606(d) Appeal from Order
9606.5 9606(e) Recordation
9606.6 9606(f) Enforcement
9606.7 9606(g) Rehearing
9607 9607 Historical Buildings
9607.1 9607(a) General
9607.2 9607(b) Unburned Clay Masonry or Adobe
9607.2.1 9607(b)1 Unburned Clay Masonry or Adobe
9607.2.2 9607(b)2 Unburned Clay Masonry or Adobe
9607.2.3 9607(b)3 Unburned Clay Masonry or Adobe
9607.2.4 9607(b)4 Unburned Clay Masonry or Adobe
9607.2.5 9607(b)5 Unburned Clay Masonry or Adobe
9607.3 9607(c) Archaic Materials
9607.4 9607(d) Alternative Materials and State Historical Building Code Advisory Review
9608 9608 Analysis and Design
9608.1 9608(a) General
9608.2 9608(b) Lateral Forces on Elements of Structures
9608.3 9608(c) Anchorage and Interconnection
9608.4 9608(d) Level of Required Repair
9608.5 9608(e) Required Analysis
9608.5.1 9608(e)1 General
9608.5.2 9608(e)2 Continuous Stress Path
9608.5.3 9608(e)3 Positive Connections
9608.6 9608(f) Analysis Procedure
9608.6.1 9608(f)1 General
9608.6.2 9608(f)2 Connections
9608.6.3 9608(F)3 Unreinforced Masonry Walls
9608.7 9608(g) Combination of Vertical and Seismic Forces
9608.7.1 9608(g)1 New Materials
9608.7.2 9608(g)2 Existing Materials
9608.7.3 9608(g)3 Allowable Reduction of Bending Stress by Vertical Load
9609 9609 Materials of Construction
9609.1 9609(a) General
9609.2 9609(b) Existing Materials
9609.2.1 9609(b)1 Unreinforced Masonry Walls
9609.2.2 9609(b)2 Existing Roof, Floors, Walls, Footing and Wood Framing
9609.3 9609(c) Strengthening of Existing Materials
9609.4 9609(d) Alternate Materials
9609.5 9609(e) Minimum Acceptable Quality of Existing Unreinforced Masonry Walls
9609.5.1 9609(e)1 General Provisions
9609.5.2 9609(e)2 Number and Location of Tests
9609.5.3 9609(e)3 In-Place Shear Tests
9609.5.4 9609(e)4 Core Tests
9609.6 9609(f) Testing of Shear Bolts
9609.7 9609(g) Determination of Allowable Stresses for Design Methods Based on Test Results
9609.7.1 9609(g)1 Design Shear Values
9609.7.2 9609(g)2 Design Compression and Tension Values
9609.8 9609(h) Existing rod anchors
9609.9 9609(i) Qualification tests
9610 9610 Information Required on Plans
9610.1 9610(a) General
9610.2 9610(b) Construction Details
9610.3 9610(c) Existing Construction
9611 9611 Interpretation of this Chapter
TABLE 96-A TABLE NO. 96-A Rating Classifications
TABLE 96-B TABLE NO. 96-B Time Limits for Compliance
TABLE 96-C TABLE NO. 96-C Extensions of Time and Service Priorities
TABLE 96-D TABLE NO. 96-D Horizontal Force Factors Based On Rating Classification
TABLE 96-E TABLE NO. 96-E Horizontal Force Factors IS for Parts or Portions of Structures

TABLE 96-F TABLE NO. 96-F Horizontal Force Factor C p

TABLE 96-G TABLE NO. 96-G Allowable Value of Height-to-Thickness Ratio of Unreinforced Masonry Walls with Minimum Quality Mortar

TABLE 96-H TABLE NO. 96-H Values for Existing Materials

TABLE 96-I TABLE NO. 96-I Allowable Values of New materials Used in Conjunction with Existing Construction

TABLE 96-J TABLE NO. 96-J Allowable Stress for Tested Unreinforced Masonry Walls

Chapter 97 Fire Safety Standards for Existing Group R-1 Occupancies

9701 9701 Purpose

9702 9702 Scope

9703 9703 Corridor Walls and Openings

9704 9704 Stairway Enclosures

9705 9705 Number of Exits

9706 9706 Fire Escapes

9707 9707 Existing Conditions

9707.1 9707(a) Existing Condition

9707.2 9707(b) Existing Condition

9707.3 9707(c) Existing Condition

9707.4 9707(d) Existing Condition

9707.5 9707(e) Existing Condition

9708 9708 Enclosure of Vertical Openings

9709 9709 Exit Signs

9710 9710 Notifications

9711 9711 Service of Order

9712 9712 Party Concerned

9713 9713 Recordation

9714 9714 Permits

9715 9715 Enforcement

9716 9716 Smoke Detectors

Chapter 98 Unoccupied Buildings and Structures

9801 9801 Notice to Secure Building or Structure

9802 9802 Contents of Notice

9803 9803 Notification to Other Persons

9804 9804 Posting

9805 9805 Service

9806 9806 Request for Hearing

9807 9807 Notice of Hearing

9808 9808 Procedure

9809 9809 Securing Structures by County

9810 9810 Internal Services Department

9811 9811 Lien

9812 9812 County Engineer

9813 9813 Emergency Procedures

9814 9814 Hearing as to Necessity and Cost

Chapter 99 Building and Property Rehabilitation

9901 9901 Scope

9901.1 9901(a) General

9901.2 9901(b) Existing Buildings

9902 9902 Definitions

9903 9903 Definition of Substandard Building

9903.1 9903(a) Definition of Substandard Building

9903.2 9903(b) Definition of Substandard Building

9904 9904 Substandard Conditions

9904.1 9904(a) Inadequate sanitation

9904.2 9904(b) Structural Hazards

9904.3 9904(c) Inadequate or Hazardous Wiring

9904.4 9904(d) Inadequate or Faulty Plumbing

9904.5 9904(e) Inadequate or Faulty Mechanical Equipment

9904.6 9904(f) Faulty Weather Protection

9904.7 9904(g) Faulty Materials of Construction

9904.8 9904(h) Hazardous or Insanitary Premises

9904.9 9904(i) Hazardous Buildings

9904.10 9904(j) Inadequate Exits

9904.11 9904(k) Fire Hazard

9904.12 9904(l) Inadequate Fire Protection or Firefighting Equipment

9904.13 9904(m) Improper Occupancy

9904.14 9904(n) Abandoned Buildings

9904.15 9904(o) Unfinished Relocated Buildings or Structures

9905 9905 Substandard Property

9905.1 9905(a) Substandard buildings
9905.2 9905(b) Unpainted buildings
9905.3 9905(c) Broken windows
9905.4 9905(d) Overgrown vegetation
9905.5 9905(e) Dead trees, weeds and debris
9905.6 9905(f) Trailers, campers, boats, other mobile equipment
9905.7 9905(g) Inoperable, abandoned motor vehicles
9905.8 9905(h) Attractive nuisances dangerous to children
9905.9 9905(i) Broken, Discarded Furniture, household equipment
9905.10 9905(j) Clothesline in Front Yard Areas
9905.11 9905(k) Garbage Cans in Front, Side Yards, Visible from Street
9905.12 9905(l) Packing Boxes, Debris in Yards, Visible from Street
9905.13 9905(m) Neglect of Premises
9905.14 9905(n) Maintenance of Premises, Detrimental to Public Health, Safety, Welfare; or to Constitute Public Nuisance
9905.15 9905(o) Property Maintained in Condition Detrimental to Proximal Properties
9905.16 9905(p) Maintenance of Premises So As to Cause Diminution of Enjoyment, Use or Values of Adjacent Properties
9905.17 9905(q) Property Maintained So As to Establish a Prevalence of Depreciated Values to the Extent That Tax Receipts Inadequate for Cost of Public Services
9905.18 9905(r) Grading in Violation of Code, County or State laws
9906 9906 Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board
9907 9907 Alternates
9908 9908 Determination by County Engineer
9909 9909 Informal Notice
9910 9910 Notice of Substandard Building
9911 9911 Notice of Substandard Property
9912 9912 Combining Notices
9913 9913 Service of Notice
9914 9914 Other Interested Parties
9915 9915 Declaration of Substandard Building or Property
9916 9916 Posting of Signs
9917 9917 Right of Hearing and Rehearing
9917.1 9917(a) Hearing
9917.2 9917(b) Rehearing
9917.3 9917(c) Vehicles to be Removed
9917.4 9917(d) Persons to be Notified of Hearing
9917.5 9917(e) Delegation of Board of Supervisors Hearing
9918 9918 Hearing by Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board
9919 9919 Hearing Not Requested
9920 9920 Notice of Hearing
9921 9921 Form and Contents of Notice
9922 9922 Posting of Notice
9923 9923 Order
9924 9924 Order—Substandard Property
9925 9925 Work by Private Party
9926 9926 Work by County
9926.1 9926(a) Procedures
9926.2 9926(b) Emergency Procedures
9927 9927 Costs
9928 9928 Notification of Costs
9929 9929 Collection
9930 9930 Salvage
9931 9931 Interference Prohibited
9932 9932 Prosecution
9933 9933 Other Abatement Procedures
9934 9934 Vehicles
9934.1 9934(a) Adoption by Reference of Section 22661 of Vehicle Code
9934.2 9934(b) Notification of Department of Motor Vehicles
9934.3 9934(c) Notification of Highway Patrol
9934.4 9934(d) Not to Be Reconstructed
9934.5 9934(e) Exceptions
9934.6 9934(f) Registration of Vehicle
9934.7 9934(g) Proof of Nonresponsibility
TABLE 99-A TABLE NO. 99-A Rehabilitation Processing Fees

APPENDIX CHAPTERS ADOPTED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY

94 SECTION 91 SECTION SUBJECT
Appendix Chap. 3, Division II Section 1106—Appendix Chap. 11 Agricultural Buildings
Appendix Chap. 4, Division II Appendix Chap. 7 Aviation Control Towers
Appendix Chap. 4, Division III Chapter 57 Regulations Governing Fallout Shelters
Appendix Chap. 9 Appendix Chap. 38 Basement Pipe Inlets
Appendix Chap. 16 Appendix Chap. 23 Design
Appendix Chap. 31, Division II Appendix Chap. 55 Membrane Structures
Appendix Chap. 31, Division III Appendix Chap. 49 Patio Covers

AMENDMENTS DELETED IN CONVERTING TO 1994 UBC FORMAT

94 SECTION 91 SECTION SUBJECT
delete 104(b) & (c) Application to Existing Buildings
delete 306(a) & (b) Special Inspection, Waiver
delete 306(d) Approved Fabricators
delete 306(h) & (i) Periodic, Special Inspection, Structural Observation
delete 401(b) Standards of Quality
delete 511(b) Access to Other Features
delete TABLE 5-A Wall and Opening Protection
delete 701, Div. 2 B-Occupancies, Division 2
delete 704 Access and Exit Facilities
delete 904 Access and Exit Facilities
delete 1004 Access and Exit Facilities
delete 1701(b) Standards of Quality
delete 1907 High-Rise Buildings
delete 2402(b) Standards of Quality
delete 2501(a) Standards of Quality
delete 2501(e) End-Jointed Wood Products
delete 3201(b) Standards of Quality
delete 3301(f) Building Accessibility
delete 3304(a) General (Doors)
delete 3304(i) Floor Level at Doors
delete 3307(a) General (Ramps)
delete 3307(c) Slope (Ramps)
delete 3315(a) Aisles General
delete TABLE NO. 33-A Minimum Egress Requirements
delete 3400 Basic Provisions
delete 4301(a) Standards of Quality
delete 6003 Other Standards (Guideline)
delete 2701(a) Standards of Quality

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