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(Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)
99.04.408.1. Construction Waste Management.
Comply with LAMC Section 66.32, et seq., of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.
(Amended by Ord. No. 186,486, Eff. 1/28/20.)
Tables 4.504.1, 4.504.2, and 4.504.3 of the California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11 are not adopted. The following tables shall apply instead:
ADHESIVE VOC LIMIT 1, 2
Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds in Grams per Liter
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS | VOC LIMIT |
Indoor carpet adhesives | 50 |
Carpet pad adhesives | 50 |
Outdoor carpet adhesives | 150 |
Wood flooring adhesives | 100 |
Rubber floor adhesives | 60 |
Subfloor adhesives | 50 |
Ceramic tile adhesives | 65 |
VCT and asphalt tile adhesives | 50 |
Drywall and panel adhesives | 50 |
Cove base adhesives | 50 |
Multipurpose construction adhesives | 70 |
Structural glazing adhesives | 100 |
Single-ply roof membrane adhesives | 250 |
Other adhesives not specifically listed | 250 |
SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS | |
PVC welding | 510 |
CPVC welding | 490 |
ABS welding | 325 |
Plastic cement welding | 100 |
Adhesive primer for plastic | 550 |
Contact adhesive | 80 |
Special purpose contact adhesive | 250 |
Structural wood member adhesive | 140 |
Top and trim adhesive | 540 |
SUBSTRATE SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS | |
Metal to metal | 30 |
Plastic foams | 50 |
Porous material (except wood) | 50 |
Wood | 30 |
Fiberglass | 80 |
1. If an adhesive is used to bond dissimilar substrates together, the adhesive with the highest VOC content shall be allowed.
2. For additional information regarding methods to measure the VOC content specified in this table, see South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1168.
SEALANT VOC LIMIT
Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds in Grams per Liter
SEALANTS | VOC LIMIT |
Architectural | 50 |
Marine deck | 760 |
Non-membrane roof | 300 |
Roadway | 250 |
Single-ply roof membrane | 450 |
Other | 420 |
SEALANT PRIMERS | |
Architectural | |
Nonporous | 250 |
Porous | 775 |
Modified bituminous | 500 |
Marine deck | 760 |
Other | 750 |
VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS 2, 3
Grams of VOC per Liter of Coating Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds
COATING CATEGORY | VOC LIMIT |
Flat coatings | 50 |
Nonflat coatings | 50 |
Nonflat-high gloss coatings | 50 |
SPECIALTY COATINGS | |
Aluminum roof coatings | 100 |
Basement specialty coatings | 400 |
Bituminous roof coatings | 50 |
Bituminous roof primers | 350 |
Bond breakers | 350 |
Concrete curing compounds | 100 |
Concrete curing compounds, Roadways & Bridges | 350 |
Concrete/masonry sealers | 100 |
Driveway sealers | 50 |
Dry fog coatings | 50 |
Faux finishing coatings | |
Clear Top Coat | 100 |
Decorative Coatings | 350 |
Glazes | 350 |
Japan | 350 |
Trowel Applied Coatings | 50 |
Fire resistive coatings | 150 |
Floor coatings | 50 |
Form-release compounds | 100 |
Graphic arts coatings (sign paints) | 200 |
High temperature coatings | 420 |
Industrial maintenance coatings | 100 |
Low solids coatings 1 | 120 |
Magnesite cement coatings | 450 |
Mastic texture coatings | 100 |
Metallic pigmented coatings | 150 |
Multicolor coatings | 250 |
Pretreatment wash primers | 420 |
Primers, sealers, and undercoaters | 100 |
Reactive penetrating sealers | 350 |
Recycled coatings | 250 |
Roof coatings | 50 |
Roof coatings, aluminum | 100 |
Rust preventative coatings | 100 |
Shellacs | |
Clear | 730 |
Opaque | 550 |
Specialty primers, sealers and undercoaters | 100 |
Stains | 100 |
Stains, Interior | 250 |
Stone consolidants | 450 |
Swimming pool coatings | 340 |
Traffic marking coatings | 100 |
Tub and tile refinish coatings | 420 |
Waterproofing membranes | 100 |
Wood coatings | 275 |
Wood preservatives | 350 |
Zinc-rich primers | 100 |
1. Grams of VOC per liter of coating, including water and including exempt compounds.
2. The specified limits remain in effect unless revised limits are listed in subsequent columns in the table.
3. Values in this table are derived from those specified by the South Coast Air Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113. More information is available from the SCAQMD.
(Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)
Section
99.05.100 Basic Provisions.
99.05.106 Site Development.
Energy Efficiency
99.05.201 General.
99.05.211 Renewable Energy.
99.05.303 Indoor Water Use.
99.05.304 Outdoor Water Use.
99.05.305 Water Reuse Systems.
99.05.408 Construction Waste Reduction, Disposal and Recycling.
(Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)
99.05.106.5.3. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.) Construction to provide electric vehicle infrastructure and facilitate electric vehicle charging shall comply with Section 99.05.106 and shall be provided in accordance with regulations in the California Building Code and the California Electrical Code. Calculations for spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. On a case-by-case basis where the local enforcing agency has determined compliance with this Section is not feasible based upon one of the following conditions:
a. Where there is no local utility power supply.
b. Where the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.
c. Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcement agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Los Angeles Municipal Code Subsection 99.05.106.5.3, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project.
2. Parking spaces accessible only by automated mechanical car parking systems are not required to comply with this code Section.
99.05.106.5.3.1. EV Capable Spaces. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.) Thirty percent of the total number of parking spaces on a building site, but in no case less than one, provided for all types of parking facilities, shall be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 EVSE and shall meet the following requirements:
1. Raceways complying with the California Electrical Code and no less than 1 inch diameter shall be provided and shall originate at a service panel or a subpanel(s) serving the area, and shall terminate in close proximity to the proposed location of the EV capable space and into a suitable listed cabinet, box, enclosure or equivalent. A common raceway may be used to serve multiple EV capable spaces.
2. A service panel or subpanel(s) shall be provided with panel space and electrical load capacity for a dedicated 208/240 volts, 40-ampere minimum branch circuits for each EV capable space, with delivery of 30-ampere minimum to an installed EVSE at each EVCS.
3. The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have sufficient capacity to supply full rated amperage at each EV capable space.
4. The service panel or subpanel(s) circuit directory shall identify the reserved overcurrent protective device space(s) as "EV CAPABLE". The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "EV CAPABLE".
NOTE: A parking space served by electric vehicle supply equipment or designed as a future EV charging space shall count as at least one standard automobile parking space only for the purpose of complying with any applicable minimum parking space requirements established by an enforcement agency. See Vehicle Code Section 22511.2 for further details.
99.05.106.5.3.2. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS). (Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.) EV capable spaces shall be provided with EVSE to create EVCS in twenty percent of the total number of actual parking spaces. The number of EVCS shall count toward the total number of required EV capable spaces as required for the building per the Los Angeles Municipal Code Subsection 99.05.106.5.3.1. The EVCS required by this Section may be provided with EVSE in any combination of Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC), except that at least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.
One EV charger with multiple connectors capable of charging multiple EVs simultaneously shall be permitted if the electrical load capacity required by the Los Angeles Municipal Code Subsection 99.05.106.5.3.1 for each EV capable space is accumulatively supplied to the EV charger.
The installation of each DCFC EVSE shall be permitted to reduce the minimum number of required EV capable spaces without EVSE by five and reduce proportionally the required electrical load capacity to the service panel or subpanel.
99.05.106.5.3.3. Use of Automatic Load Management Systems (ALMS). (Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.) ALMS shall be permitted for EVCS. When ALMS is installed, the required electrical load capacity specified in Los Angeles Municipal Code Subsection 99.05.106.5.3.1 for each EVCS may be reduced when serviced by an EVSE controlled by an ALMS. Each EVSE controlled by an ALMS shall deliver a minimum 30 amperes to an EV when charging one vehicle and shall deliver a minimum 3.3 kW while simultaneously charging multiple EVs.
NOTE: For EVCS signs, refer to Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or its successor(s).
99.05.106.5.3.6. Number of Required Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. (Added by Ord. No. 186,485, Eff. 1/28/20.) The number of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) shall be 10% of the total number of parking spaces provided for all new nonresidential buildings. Calculations for the number of required EVCS shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. The number of EVCS can be counted towards the total number of EV spaces required for the building per Section 99.05.106.5.3.3.
99.05.106.11. Hardscape Alternatives [N]. (Amended by Ord. No. 186,488, Eff. 12/27/19.) Use one or a combination of strategies below for 50% of site hardscape.
1. Provide shade (mature within 15 years of occupancy);
2. Use light colored materials with an initial solar reflectance value of at least .30 as determined in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards E 1918 or C 1549;
3. Use open-grid pavement system or pervious or permeable pavement system; or
4. Use solar panel arrays to create a canopy shade system.
99.05.106.13. Cool Roof for Reduction of Heat Island Effect. (Added by Ord. No. 187,208, Eff. 11/5/21.) Roofing material shall comply with both LAMC Subsections 99.05.106.13.1 and 99.05.106.13.2, or comply with LAMC Subsection 99.05.106.13.3.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Roof repair as defined in Section 100.1(b) of the California Energy Code; or
2. Roof replacement when the roof area being replaced is equal to or less than 50% of the total roof area; or
3. Roof replacement where solar systems are being installed; or
4. Additions resulting in less than 500 square feet of added roof area or less than 50% of the total roof area, whichever is greater; or
5. Roof construction that has a thermal mass over the roof membrane, including areas of vegetated (green) roofs, weighing at least 25 pounds per square foot.
99.05.106.13.1. Solar Reflectance. Roofing material shall have a minimum three-year aged solar reflectance equal to or greater than the values specified in LAMC Table 99.05.106.13. Solar reflectance shall be determined by testing by an approved agency in accordance with ASTM C1549, ASTM E1918 or CRRC-1. Solar reflectance values shall be based on the aged reflectance value of the roofing product or the equation in CALGreen Section A4.106.5.1 if aged solar reflectance values are not available. (Added by Ord. No. 187,208, Eff. 11/5/21.)
99.05.106.13.2. Thermal Emittance. Roofing materials shall have an emittance value equal to or greater than those specified in LAMC Table 99.05.106.13. Thermal emittance shall be determined by testing by an approved agency in accordance with ASTM C1371, ASTM E408 or CRRC-1. (Added by Ord. No. 187,208, Eff. 11/5/21.)
99.05.106.13.3. Solar Reflectance Index. Roofing materials shall have a three-year aged Solar Reflectance Index equal to or greater than those specified in LAMC Table 99.05.106.13. Aged Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) may be calculated using the SRI Calculation Worksheet (SRI-WS) developed by the California Energy Commission or in compliance with ASTM E1980-01 as specified in the 2019 California Energy Code. Solar reflectance values used in the SRI-WS shall be based on the aged reflectance value of the roofing product. Certified thermal emittance used in the SRI-WS may be either the initial value or the aged value listed by the Cool Roof Rating Council. (Added by Ord. No. 187,208, Eff. 11/5/21.)
ROOF SLOPE | MINIMUM 3-YEAR AGED SOLAR REFLECTANCE | THERMAL EMITTANCE | 3 YEAR AGED SOLAR REFLECTANCE INDEX (SRI) |
≤ 2:12
| 0.68
| 0.85
| 82
|
> 2:12
| 0.28
| 0.85
| 27 |
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Application for a building permit is submitted, accepted by the Department of Building and Safety, and building permit application fees are paid prior to April 1, 2023.
2. Cooking equipment contained within kitchens located in a public use area, as defined in the California Building Code Chapter 2, such as restaurants, commissaries, and cafeterias provided the electrical infrastructure is installed in accordance with Section 99.05.106.14.1.
3. Gas-powered emergency life-safety systems, including emergency backup.
4. Gas-powered process equipment in I-2, F and L Occupancy Groups provided the electrical infrastructure is installed in accordance with Section 99.05.106.14.1.
99.05.106.14.1. Requirements for Combustion Equipment. (Added by Ord. No. 187,714, Eff. 1/23/23.) Where required by Section 99.05.106.14, the electrical infrastructure shall be installed to accommodate the future installation of an electrical heating or cooking appliance/equipment in the following ways:
1. Branch circuit wiring, electrically isolated and designed to serve all electrical heating appliances in accordance with manufacturer requirements and the California Electrical Code, including the appropriate voltage, phase, minimum amperage, and an electrical receptacle or junction box within 5 feet of the appliance that is accessible with no obstructions. Appropriately sized conduit may be installed in lieu of conductors; and
2. Labeling of both ends of the unused conductors or conduit shall be with "For Future Electrical Appliance"; and
3. Reserved circuit breakers in the electrical panel for each branch circuit, appropriately labeled (e.g., "Reserved for Future Electric Range/Equipment"), and positioned on the opposite end of the panel supply conductor connection; and
4. Connected subpanels, panelboards, switchboards, busbars, and transformers shall be sized to serve the future electrical heating appliances. The electrical capacity requirements shall be adjusted for demand factors in accordance with the California Electric Code.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
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