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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*
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SEC. 91.3007. FIRE SERVICE ACCESS ELEVATOR.
   (Amended by Ord. No. 186,488, Eff. 12/27/19.)
 
   Section 3007 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except that Section 3007.1 of the CBC is not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subsection 91.3007.1 is added.
 
91.3007.1. General. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) Where required by CBC Section 403.6.1, every floor of the building shall be served by fire service access elevators complying with CBC Sections 3007.1 through 3007.9 with the modifications set forth in this Code. Except as modified in this section, fire service access elevators shall be installed in accordance with this division and the Elevator Code.
 
 
SEC. 91.3008. OCCUPANT EVACUATION ELEVATORS.
   (Amended by Ord. No. 186,488, Eff. 12/27/19.)
 
   Section 3008 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except that Sections 3008.1 and 3008.1.1 of the CBC are not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subsections 91.3008.1, 91.3008.1.1 and 91.3008.8.1 are added.
 
91.3008.1. General. Where elevators are to be used for occupant self-evacuation during fires, all passenger elevators for general public use shall comply with CBC Sections 3008.1 through 3008.10. Where other elevators are used for occupant self-evacuation, those elevators shall comply with these sections.
 
91.3008.1.1. Occupant evacuation elevators. Occupant evacuation elevators shall comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 6, Elevator Safety Orders.
 
91.3008.8.1. Determination of standby power load. Standby power loads shall be based on the determination of the number of occupant evacuation elevators in CBC Section 3008.1.
 
 
 
DIVISION 31
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
 
(Division Amended by Ord. No. 179,324, Eff. 12/10/07, Oper. 1/1/08.)
 
 
Section
91.3100   Basic Provisions.
91.3106   Marquees.
91.3108   Telecommunications and Broadcast Towers.
91.3109   Swimming Pool Enclosures and Safety Devices.
91.3112   Patio Covers.
 
 
SEC. 91.3100. BASIC PROVISIONS.
   Chapter 31 of the CBC is adopted by reference with the following exceptions, modifications and additions:
 
 
SEC. 91.3106. MARQUEES.
 
   Section 3106 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Section 3106.1 of the CBC is not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subsection 91.3106.1 is added. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
 
91.3106.1. General. Marquees shall comply with this section and other applicable sections of this Code. The plans and specifications and the type, design, arrangement and location of every marquee shall be approved by the Board of Cultural Affairs Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles and the Board of Public Works of the City of Los Angeles prior to the issuance of a building permit.
 
 
SEC. 91.3108. TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCAST TOWERS.
   (Added by Ord. No. 183,580, Eff. 7/11/15.)
 
   Section 3108 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Section 3108.1 of the CBC is not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subsection 91.3108.1 is added. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
 
91.3108.1. General. Towers shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of TIA-222. For structural design purposes, telecommunication towers shall be considered to be a "Class III Structure" subject to an Importance Factor of 1.50, as set forth in Table 2-3, Importance Factors, of TIA-222. Towers shall be designed for seismic loads; exceptions related to seismic design listed in Section 2.7.3 of TIA-222 shall not apply. In Section 2.6.6.2 of TIA 222, the horizontal extent of Topographic Category 2, escarpments, shall be 16 times the height of the escarpment.
 
   EXCEPTION: Single free-standing poles used to support antennas not greater than 75 feet (22.86 m), measured from the top of the pole to grade, shall not be required to be noncombustible. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
 
 
SEC. 91.3109. SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES AND SAFETY DEVICES.
 
   Section 3109 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Sections 3109.3, 3109.4, 3109.4.1.7 and 3109.4.1 of the CBC are not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subsections 91.3109.3, 91.3109.4 and Subdivisions 91.3109.4.1 and 91.3109.4.1.7 are added. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
 
91.3109.3. Public Swimming Pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence or screen enclosure at least five feet (1524 mm) in height. Openings in the fence or screen enclosure shall not permit the passage of a four-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere. The fence or screen enclosure shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates.
 
91.3109.4. Residential Swimming Pools. (Amended by Ord. No. 186,488, Eff. 12/27/19.) Residential swimming pools shall be completely enclosed. The fence, barrier or a screen enclosure for residential swimming pools on a lot with one to three dwelling units shall comply with LAMC Subsection 91.3109.4.1 and CBC Sections 3109.1 through 3109.2
 
91.3109.4.1. Barrier Height and Clearances. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.) For residential swimming pools, the top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches (1524 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (50.8 mm) measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is permitted to be mounted on top of the pool structure, provided the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (101.6 mm), or at grade level.
 
91.3109.4.1.7. Access doors or gates shall comply with the requirements of CBC Sections 3109.4.1.1 through 3109.4.1.6 and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device.
 
   Release mechanisms shall be in accordance with CBC Section 1010.1.9.
 
 
SEC. 91.3112. PATIO COVERS.
   (Renumbered by Ord. No. 182,850, Eff. 1/3/14.)
 
91.3112.1. General. Section I101.1 of Appendix I of the CBC is adopted by reference.
 
91.3112.2. Definitions. The following word and term shall, for the purposes of Division 31, Article 1, Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, have the meaning shown herein. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)
 
   Patio Covers. One-story structures not exceeding 12 feet (3657 mm) in height. Enclosure walls shall be permitted to be of any configuration, provided the open or glazed area of the longer wall and one additional wall is equal to at least 65% of the area below a minimum of 6 feet 8 inches (2013 mm) of each wall, measured from the floor.
 
91.3112.3. Exterior Openings. Section I101.3 of Appendix I of the CBC is adopted by reference.
 
91.3112.4. Structural Provisions. Section I101.4 of Appendix I of the CBC is adopted by reference.
 
 
 
DIVISION 32
ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
 
(Division Amended by Ord. No. 181,758, Eff. 8/8/11.)
 
 
Section
91.3200   Basic Provisions.
91.3201   General.
91.3202   General.
 
 
SEC. 91.3200. BASIC PROVISIONS.
 
   Chapter 32 of the CBC is adopted by reference with the following exceptions, modifications and additions:
 
 
SEC. 91.3201. GENERAL.
 
   Section 3201 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Sections 3201.1 and 3201.3 of the CBC are not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subsections 91.3201.1 and 91.3201.3 are added. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
 
91.3201.1. Scope. The provisions of this division shall govern the encroachment of structures into the public right-of-way.
 
   No portion of any projection from any building over any roadway shall be lower than an elevation of 14 feet (4267.2 mm) above the roadway surface. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
 
91.3201.3. Other Laws. The provisions of this division shall not be construed to permit the violation of other laws or ordinances regulating the use and occupancy of public property.
 
   Projections into the public right-of-way shall require the approval of the Department of Public Works.
 
 
SEC. 91.3202. GENERAL.
   (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
 
   Section 3202 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Section 3202.3.1 of the CBC is not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subdivision 91.3202.3.1 is added.
 
91.3202.3.1. Awnings, Canopies, Marquees and Signs. Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs shall be constructed so as to support applicable loads as specified in Division 16, Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC. Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs with less than 15 feet (4572 mm) clearance above the sidewalk shall not extend into or occupy more than 2/3 the width of the sidewalk measured from the building. Stanchions or columns that support awnings, canopies, marquees and signs shall be located not less than 2 feet (609.6 mm) in from the curb line.
 
   Prior to issuance of a building permit, plans and specifications and the type, design, arrangement and location of every marquee shall be approved by the City's Board of Cultural Affairs Commissioners and Board of Public Works.
 
 
 
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