Chapter IX — BUILDING REGULATIONS›Article 1 — AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE [BUILDING CODE]›Division 23 — WOOD
Los Angeles Municipal Code § 91.2304 General Construction Requirements
Los Angeles Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-27 · Los Angeles
Cite as: Los Angeles Municipal Code § 91.2304 · Text as of 2026-10-27
(Amended by Ord. No. 188,739, Eff. 9/23/25.)
Section 2304 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Section 2304.10.2 and 2304.12.2.8 of the CBC are not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subsections 91.2304.10.2 and 91.2304.12.2.8 are added.
91.2304.10.2. Fastener Requirements.¶
(Amended by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.) Connections for wood members shall be designed in accordance with the appropriate methodology in CBC Section 2302.1. The number and size of fasteners connecting wood members shall not be less than that set forth in Table 2304.10.2. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.2 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.
EXCEPTION: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the Superintendent of Building.
91.2304.12.2.8. Wood Used In Retaining Walls and Cribs.¶
Wood installed in retaining or crib walls shall be preservative treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specifications A or F) for soil and fresh water use. Wood shall not be used in retaining walls or cribs for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (Readopted by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.)
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