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Documents related to homeowners and residential buildings

ID   Title  
2010 CA Green Building Standards Code View
2011 L.A. Amendment to CA Residential Code View
Board-Up (Barricade) Specifications for Property Owner View
Building Process Flowchart View
California Lead Free Law Requirements View
Class II Hose Valve Removal View
Common Permits (prepared by HCIDLA) View
Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Solar Domestic Water Heating Permitting for Residential View
Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Solar Photovoltaic Permitting for Residential View
Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Solar Pool Heating Permitting for Residential View
Good Neighbor Construction Practices View
Haul Route Instructions for NavigateLA View
Homeowners Guide for Flood, Debris Flow, and Erosion Control View
Homeowners Guide to Permits & Inspections View
Inspection Guide for PV Systems for Residential View
Inspection Guide for SDWH Residential Systems View
Inspection Guide for Solar Pool Heating Residential Systems View
List of EPA Certified Wood Heaters View
Online Permit Information View
PermitLA User Manual View
Solar Domestic Water Heating Standard Plan for Residential View
Solar Photovoltaic Installations in Residential Submittal Reqs View
Solar Pool Heating Installations - Submittal Requirements View
Solar Pool Heating Standard Plan for Residential View
Solar Water Heating Installations - Submittal Requirements View
Structural Criteria for Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Installations View
Structural Criteria for Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Installations View
Additions Residential Counter View
AQMD Rule 445 Wood Burning Devices View
Automated Inspection Request System AIRS View
Building Permit Clearance Handbook View
Fence Specifications for Property Owners View
Fire Alarm Systems Testing View
Identification of Piping In Fire Pump Room View
LADBS Cityfone View
Notice to Property Owner for Owner-Builder Permits View
AD.9 Application for Report of Residential Property Records and Pending Special Assessment Liens (Form 9) View
GRN 20-2014(effective 2014-01-01) Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) View
GRN 20-2014(effective 2014-07-01) Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) View
IB/P/BC 2014-070 Chimney Repair View
IB/P/BC 2014-074 Sound Insulation Requirements for Noise Sensitive Structures Near Los Angeles International Airport View
IB/P/BC 2017-009 Detached Carport View
IB/P/BC 2017-016 Dwellings in High Wind Velocity Areas (HWA) View
IB/P/BC 2017-027 Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) (Residential) View
IB/P/BC 2017-044 Exemptions from Liquefaction, Earthquake Induced Landslide, and Fault-rupture Hazard Zone Investigations View
IB/P/BC 2017-126 Guidelines and Requirements for Installing Rooftop Gardens View
IB/P/BC 2020-004 Wood Frame Prescriptive Provisions One Story Residential Construction Only View
IB/P/BC 2020-005 Attached Carport View
IB/P/BC 2020-006 Attached Patio Cover View
IB/P/BC 2020-014 Design and Construction of Swimming Pools View
IB/P/BC 2020-075 Reduced Underfloor Clearance for Conversion of Attached Garage to Living Area View
IB/P/BC 2023-013 Roofing Requirements For Wood Shakes and Shingles View
IB/P/BC 2023-023 Fire Retardant Roof Coverings for Open Walking Decks and Space Roof Construction View
IB/P/BC 2023-027 Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) (Residential) View
IB/P/BC 2023-043 Emergency Escape Quick Release Systems View
IB/P/BC 2023-052 Standard for Existing Building Glass Retrofitted with an Approved Organic Film View
IB/P/G1 2023-016 Definition of "Commenced Construction" and Similar Phrases View
IB/P/GI 2020-003 Express Permits (No Plan Check Required) View
IB/P/GI 2023-001 Notice to Contractors Insurance and License Requirements View
IB/P/GI 2023-002 Regulations Applicable When a Building Permit is Issued to Alter, Repair, or Add to an Existing Building or When a Building is Sold View
IB/P/GI 2023-008 Document Submittal Requirements for an Alteration or Addition to an Existing Single-Family Dwelling or Multi-Family Dwelling View
IB/P/GI 2023-009 Document Submittal Requirements for a New Single-Family Dwelling View
IB/P/GI 2023-011 Qualification Criteria for Counter Plan Check (CPC), Expanded Counter Plan Check (ECPC) & Regular Plan Check (RPC) View
IB/P/GI 2023-020 Submittal Requirements for One-Story Addition to Residential Buildings for Over-The-Counter Plan Check View
IB/P/GI 2023-022 General Notes for Single-Family Dwelling View
IB/P/GI 2023-023 List of Common Acronyms and Abbreviations Used by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) View
IB/P/PC 2014-003 How To Brace Your Water Heater View
IB/P/PC 2017-012 Graywater Systems for Residential Buildings View
IB/P/ZC 2023-002 Heights of Fences in Residential Zones View
IB/P/ZC 2023-004 Allowable Projection for Decks and Built-Up Platforms in Required Yards View
IB/P/ZC 2023-006 Allowable Projections and Improvements in Required Yards View
IN/Form06-2016 Fire Life Safety Pre-Test Sheet View
IN/Form08-2017 Structural Observation Report Form View
IN/Form09-2016 Architect's or Engineer's Certificate of Compliance View
IN/Form10-2021 Carpet Sound Certificate View
IN/Form11-2016 Energy Regulation Certificate of Compliance View
IN/Form12-2016 Re-Roofing Certificate View
IN/Form13-2016 Owner Statement and Acknowledgment of Compliance (Re-Roof, Smoke-C/O detector, etc) View
IN/Form15-2016 Request for Release of Gas Service View
IN/Form17-2016 Seismic Gas Shutoff Valve Inspection Request Form View
IN/Form28-2016 Interagency Referral Response Form View
IN/Form29-2006 Notification of Fire Sprinkler Installation View
IN/Form31-2016 Construction Site Notice View
Ord. No. Methane Code View
Ord. No. Wood-frame Seismic Retrofit View
Ord. No.182845 2014 L.A. Amendment to CA Residential Code View
Ord. No.184692 2017 L.A. Amendment to CA Codes View
PC/GRN/Corr.Lst.03-2016(effective 2014-10-01) Residential Mandatory Measures for Additions & Alterations View
PC/GRN/Corr.Lst.03-2016(effective 2015-12-01) Residential Mandatory Measures for Additions & Alterations View
PC/GRN/Corr.Lst.03-2017(effective 2017-01-01) Additions and Alterations Residential Buildings Green Building Correction Sheet View
PC/GRN/Corr.Lst.04-2017(effective 2017-01-01) Newly Constructed Residential Buildings Green Building Correction Sheet View
PC/GRN/Corr.Lst.05-2017(effective 2017-01-01) Model Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) Project Correction Sheet View
PC/STR/Aff18-2009 Covenant and Agreement Regarding Easement (for 2011 Codes) View
PC/STR/Aff18-2016 Covenant and Agreement Regarding Easement View
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.020-2014 Single-Family Dwelling Duplex Plan Review List (2014 LARC) View
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.020-2020 Single-Family Dwelling Duplex Plan Review List (2020 LARC) View
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.020A-2020 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU), Movable Tiny House (MTH) Correction Sheet (2020 LABC) View
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.020A-2023 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU), Movable Tiny House (MTH) Correction Sheet (2023 LABC) View
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.020A-2023 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU), Movable Tiny House (MTH) Correction Sheet (2023 LABC/LARC) View
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.020B-2017 Supplemental Plan Correction Sheet for LA Residential Code Prescriptive Design (2017 LARC) View
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.020B-2020 Supplemental Plan Check Correction Sheet For LA Residential Code Wood Prescriptive Design (2020 Los Angeles Residential Code) View
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.020C Supplemental Correction Sheet for Senate Bill (SB) 9 Two-Unit Developments and Urban Lot Splits View
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.106A Single Family Residential Plan Check Correction Sheets (Ordinance No. 184,082 Effective 3/17/17) View
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.107A-2020 Supplemental Correction Sheet for The Baseling Hillside Ordinance (BHO) (Ordinance No. 184,802 Effective 3/17/17) View
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.111 Supplemental Plan Check Correction Sheet for Bicycle Parking Ordinance (Ordinance 182,386 & 185,480) View
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.20-2012 Single-Family Dwelling Duplex Plan Review List (for 2011 Codes) View
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.20B Supplemental Plan Check Correction Sheet for LA Residential Code Wood Descriptive Design (2023 Los Angeles Residential Code) View
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.20B-2011 Supplemental Correction Sheet for LA Residential Code Prescriptive Design (for 2011 Codes) View
PC/STR/Form10-2009 Letter of Consent/Non-Consent from Adjoining Neighbors for Request of Yard Reduction View