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FOREWORD
CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ZONING
CHAPTER 1A CITY OF LOS ANGELES ZONING CODE
CHAPTER II* LICENSES, PERMITS, BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER III PUBLIC HEALTH CODE
CHAPTER IV PUBLIC WELFARE
CHAPTER V PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER VI PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY
CHAPTER VII TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER VIII TRAFFIC
CHAPTER IX BUILDING REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 1 BUILDINGS [BUILDING CODE]
DIVISION 1 ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 2 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
DIVISION 3 USE OR OCCUPANCY
DIVISION 4 SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY
DIVISION 5 GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS
DIVISION 6 TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 7 FIRE-RESISTANT MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 8 INTERIOR FINISHES
DIVISION 9 FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS
DIVISION 10 MEANS OF EGRESS
DIVISION 11 ACCESSIBILITY
DIVISION 12 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT
DIVISION 13 ENERGY CONSERVATION
DIVISION 14 EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS
DIVISION 15 ROOFS AND ROOF STRUCTURES
DIVISION 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN
DIVISION 17 STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
DIVISION 18 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS
DIVISION 19 CONCRETE
DIVISION 20 ALUMINUM
DIVISION 21 MASONRY
DIVISION 22 STEEL
DIVISION 23 WOOD
DIVISION 24 GLASS AND GLAZING
DIVISION 25 GYPSUM BOARD AND PLASTER
DIVISION 26 PLASTIC
DIVISION 27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
DIVISION 28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
DIVISION 29 PLUMBING SYSTEMS
DIVISION 30 ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS
DIVISION 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 32 ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
DIVISION 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 34 EXISTING STRUCTURES
DIVISION 35 REFERENCED STANDARDS
DIVISION 61 SPECIAL HAZARD AREAS
DIVISION 62 SIGNS
DIVISION 63 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES
DIVISION 67 SECURITY PROVISIONS
DIVISION 70 GRADING, EXCAVATIONS AND FILLS
DIVISION 71 METHANE SEEPAGE REGULATIONS
DIVISION 72 FIRE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
DIVISION 81 EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION 82 CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY, USE AND RATING CLASSIFICATION
DIVISION 83 RELOCATION PERMIT
DIVISION 85 ALTERNATIVE BUILDING STANDARDS FOR JOINT LIVING AND WORK QUARTERS
DIVISION 86 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
DIVISION 88 EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
DIVISION 89 ABATEMENT OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, PREMISES AND PORTIONS THEREOF WHICH CONSTITUTE A NUISANCE OR ARE HAZARDOUS, OR SUBSTANDARD
DIVISION 90 NUISANCE ABATEMENT AND DISCONTINUANCE OF LAND USE AND DISCRETIONARY ZONING APPROVALS; RELOCATION ASSISTANCE; ENFORCEMENT
DIVISION 91 EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING TILT-UP CONCRETE WALL BUILDINGS
DIVISION 92 VOLUNTARY - EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING WOOD FRAME RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH WEAK CRIPPLE WALLS AND UNBOLTED SILL PLATES
DIVISION 93 MANDATORY EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING WOOD-FRAME BUILDINGS WITH SOFT, WEAK OR OPEN-FRONT WALLS
DIVISION 94 VOLUNTARY - EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING HILLSIDE BUILDINGS
DIVISION 95 MANDATORY EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING NON-DUCTILE CONCRETE BUILDINGS
DIVISION 96 VOLUNTARY - EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING REINFORCED CONCRETE AND REINFORCED MASONRY WALL BUILDINGS WITH FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGMS
DIVISION 97 EXISTING BUILDINGS ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY PROGRAM
ARTICLE 1.2 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
ARTICLE 1.5 LOS ANGELES RESIDENTIAL CODE
ARTICLE 2 ELEVATOR CODE
ARTICLE 3 ELECTRICAL CODE
ARTICLE 4 PLUMBING CODE
ARTICLE 5 MECHANICAL CODE
ARTICLE 6 MISCELLANEOUS
ARTICLE 7 BOILERS, UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
ARTICLE 8 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 9 GREEN BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER X BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER XI NOISE REGULATION
CHAPTER XII THE WATER CONSERVATION PLAN OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CHAPTER XIII THE EMERGENCY ENERGY CURTAILMENT PLAN OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CHAPTER XV RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER XVI HOUSING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER XVII RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE LOS ANGELES AIRPORTS
CHAPTER XVIII EMPLOYEE WAGES AND PROTECTIONS
CHAPTER XIX ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
CHAPTER XX COVID-19 PROTECTION AND RECOVERY*
TABLES
Los Angeles Planning and Zoning
Chapter 1A City of Los Angeles Zoning Code
Table of Amending Legislation for Chapter 1A
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SEC. 91.1400. BASIC PROVISIONS.
 
   Chapter 14 of the CBC is adopted by reference with the following exceptions, modifications and additions:
 
 
SEC. 91.1402. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.
   (Renumbered and Amended by Ord. No. 186,488, Eff. 12/27/19.)
 
   Section 1402 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Section 1402.3 of the CBC is not adopted and in lieu, LAMC Subsection 91.1402.3 is added.
 
91.1402.3. Structural. Exterior walls, and the associated openings, shall be designed and constructed to resist safely the superimposed loads required by Division 16, Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC.
 
   In no case shall veneer be considered as part of the wall in computing strength or deflection, nor shall it be considered a part of the required thickness of the wall. Deflection of lateral support of veneer, including wood studs, shall be no greater than h/500.
 
 
 
DIVISION 15
ROOFS AND ROOF STRUCTURES
 
(Division Amended by Ord. No. 179,324, Eff. 12/10/07, Oper. 1/1/08.)
 
 
Section
91.1500   Basic Provisions.
91.1505   Fire Classification.
91.1507   Requirements for Roof Coverings.
91.1511   Reroofing.
 
 
SEC. 91.1500. BASIC PROVISIONS.
 
   Chapter 15 of the CBC is adopted by reference with the following exceptions, modifications and additions:
 
SEC. 91.1505. FIRE CLASSIFICATION.
 
   Section 1505 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Sections 1505.1, 1505.6 and 1505.7 of the CBC are not adopted and in lieu, Section 91.1505.1 is added.
 
91.1505.1. General.  (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) Roof assemblies shall be divided into the classes defined below. Class A, B and C roof assemblies and roof coverings required to be listed by this section shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790. The minimum roof coverings installed on buildings shall comply with CBC Table 1505.1 based on the type of construction of the building.
 
   EXCEPTION: Skylights and sloped glazing shall comply with Division 12, Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC.
 
   No wood shake or wood shingle roof covering is permitted anywhere in the City.
 
SEC. 91.1507. REQUIREMENTS FOR ROOF COVERINGS.
   (Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)
 
   Section 1507 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Table 1507.3.7 of the CBC is not adopted and, in lieu, Los Angeles Municipal Code Table 1507.3.7 is added.
 
TABLE 1507.3.7
CLAY AND CONCRETE TILE ATTACHMENT a, b, c
(Amended by Ord. No. 181,758, Eff. 8/8/11.)
 
GENERAL – CLAY OR CONCRETE ROOF TILE
Maximum basic wind speed (mph)
Mean roof height (feet)
Roof slope up to <3:12
Roof slope 3:12 and over
85
0-60
Two fasteners per tile.
Two fasteners per tile.
100
0-40
100
>40-60
The head of all tiles shall be nailed. The nose of all eave tiles shall be fastened with approved clips. All rake tiles shall be nailed with two nails. The nose of all ridge, hip and rake tiles shall be set in a bead of roofer’s mastic.
110
0-60
The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in CBC Section 1609.5.3.
120
0-60
The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in CBC Section 1609.5.3.
130
0-60
The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in CBC Section 1609.5.3.
All
>60
The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in CBC Section 1609.5.3.
 
INTERLOCKING CLAY OR CONCRETE ROOF TILE WITH PROJECTING ANCHOR LUGS d, e
(Installations on solid sheathing with battens)
Maximum basic wind speed (mph)
Mean roof height (feet)
Roof slope
up to < 5:12
Roof slope
5:12 < 12:12
Roof slope
12:12 and over
85
0-60
Minimum slope is 4:12. One fastener per tile.
One fastener per tile. Tiles with installed weight less than 9 lbs./sq. ft. require a minimum of one fastener per tile.
One fastener required for every tile. Tiles with installed weight less than 9 lbs./sq. ft. require a minimum of one fastener per tile.
100
0 - 40
100
>40-60
The head of all tiles shall be nailed. The nose of all eave tiles shall be fastened with approved clips. All rake tiles shall be nailed with two nails. The nose of all ridge, hip and rake tiles shall be set in a bead of roofer’s mastic.
110
0-60
The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in CBC Section 1609.5.3.
120
0-60
The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in CBC Section 1609.5.3.
130
0-60
The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in CBC Section 1609.5.3.
All
>60
The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in CBC Section 1609.5.3.
 
INTERLOCKING CLAY OR CONCRETE ROOF TILE WITH PROJECTING ANCHOR LUGS
(Installations on solid sheathing without battens)
Maximum basic wind speed (mph)
Mean roof height (feet)
Minimum roof slopes 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal Maximum slope 7 units vertical in 12 units horizontal
85
0-60
One fastener per tile.
100
0-40
One fastener per tile.
100
>40-60
The head of all tiles shall be nailed. The nose of all eave tiles shall be fastened with approved clips. All rake tiles shall be nailed with two nails The nose of all ridge, hip and rake tiles shall be set in a bead of roofer’s mastic.
110
0-60
The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in CBC Section 1609.5.3.
120
0-60
The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in CBC Section 1609.5.3.
130
0-60
The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in CBC Section 1609.5.3.
All
>60
The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in CBC Section 1609.5.3.
 
For SI: one inch = 25.4 mm, one foot = 304.8 mm, one mile per hour = 0.447 m/s, one pound per square foot= 4.882 kg/m2.
 
  a   Minimum fastener size. Hot dipped galvanized ring shank or other corrosion-resistant nails not less than No. 11 gage with 5/16-inch head. Fasteners shall be long enough to penetrate into the sheathing 0.75 inch or through the thickness of the sheathing, whichever is less. Attaching wire for clay and concrete tile shall not be smaller than 0.083 inch and shall be copper, brass or stainless steel.
  b   Snow areas. A minimum of two fasteners per tile are required or battens and one fastener.
  c   Roof slopes greater than 24:12. The nose of all tiles shall be securely fastened.
  d   Horizontal battens. Battens shall be not less than one-inch by two-inch nominal. Provisions shall be made for drainage by a minimum of 1/8-inch riser at each nail or by four-foot-long battens with at least a 0.5-inch separation between battens. Horizontal battens are required for slopes over 7:12.
  e   Perimeter fastening areas include three tile courses but not less than 36 inches from either side of hips or ridges and edges of eaves and gable rakes.
 
 
SEC. 91.1511. REROOFING.
   (Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)
 
   Section 1511 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except CBC Sections 1512.2.1 and 1512.3 are not adopted and, in lieu, Los Angeles Municipal Code Subsections 91.1512.2.1 and 91.1512.3 are added.
 
91.1512.2.1. Roof Recover. The installation of a new roof covering over an existing roof covering shall be permitted where any of the following conditions occur:
 
   1.   Where the new roof covering is installed in accordance with the roof covering manufacturer’s approved instructions.
 
   2.   Complete and separate roofing systems, such as standing-seam metal roof panel systems, that are designed to transmit the roof loads directly to the building’s structural system and that do not rely on existing roofs and roof coverings for support, shall not require the removal of existing roof coverings.
 
   3.   The application of a new protective coating over an existing spray polyurethane foam roofing system shall be permitted without tear off of existing roof coverings.
 
91.1512.3. Roof Recovering. Roof covering may be applied over existing roofing in accordance to Los Angeles Municipal Code Table 1512.1.
 
TABLE 1512.1
ALLOWABLE REROOFS OVER EXISTING ROOFING
 
EXISTING ROOFING
NEW OVERLAY ROOFING
BUILT UP
ASPHALT SHINGLE
TILE ROOF
METAL ROOF
MODIFIED BITUMEN
SPRAY POLY- URETHANE FORM
EXISTING ROOFING
NEW OVERLAY ROOFING
BUILT UP
ASPHALT SHINGLE
TILE ROOF
METAL ROOF
MODIFIED BITUMEN
SPRAY POLY- URETHANE FORM
Built Up
Yes
Yes
(2:12)
Yes
(2.5:12)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Asphalt Shingle
NP
Yes
Yes
(2.5:12)
Yes
Yes
NP
Asphalt over Asphalt
NP
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
NP
Tile
Roof
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Metal
Roof
NP
NP
NP
Yes
NP
NP
Modified Bitumen
Yes
Yes
Yes
(2.5:12)
Yes
Yes
NP
 
NP = Not Permitted.
Note: (Minimum Roof Slope)
 
 
 
DIVISION 16
STRUCTURAL DESIGN
 
(Amended by Ord. No. 182,850, Eff. 1/3/14.)
 
 
Section
91.1600   Basic Provisions.
91.1603   Construction Documents.
91.1609   Wind Loads.
91.1612   Flood Loads.
91.1613   Earthquake Loads.
 
 
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