Can I run sewer/drain pipe through exterior/interior footing (footing is 24 inches deep)? We just purchased land property in Lancaster. Design of retaining walls as presented in this Bulletin are in accordance with Sections 1610.1 and 1807.2 of the City of Los Angeles Building Code (LABC). He is now trying to sell and is trying to get one or both of us to move our walls to give him a two lane driveway. 0000011336 00000 n A group of home owners in benedict canyon would like to institute an assessment district paid through their property taxes for the installation of street lighting and underground utilities. Can you help me get information on the number of commercial building permits issued in Los Angeles County in 2000 and 2001? for I am doing some long-term planning for some landscaping plans ideas my family is exploring. THANK YOU. Website, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)5001 E. Philadelphia I live in Glendora in an area located in the LA County, not Glendora City, jurisdiction. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Los Angeles County, Sherman Oaks: Verizon Wireless drops calls at the JCT of I-405/San Diego Freeway and US-101/Ventura Freeway, from the Northbound I-405 transition to the US-101 Southbound. 04 - Front Yard Fences, Walls (non-retaining), and Gates | Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering Permit Manuals Do I need to have a survey for the site? trailer I am looking for a structural set of plans for this commercial building. I would like to tear it down completely, and build a two-story with about 2500 sq ft. The underlying structural framing and substrate shall be designed and constructed to resist, EIFS with drainage shall have an average minimum drainage efficiency of 90 percent when tested in accordance the requirements of ASTM E2273 and is required on framed. How do I examine geotechnical records that have been required for a specific property? 0000010624 00000 n Management, Environmental Vinyl, polypropylene or horizontal aluminum siding applied over a weather-resistive barrier as specified in this chapter. Where does this downspout need to terminate to be up to building code? Question # 4 I have obtained a building permit for a project of mine. I would like copies of the building permit for the second home on the lot in question. I have no access to my garage wall or the full perimeter of my property. residential construction planning/progress? I am in the process of purchasing the vacant lot and an existing soils report would help in estimating many of the additional building costs I would need to budget for. Sevada. On unincorporated 2.5 acre plot in the West Antelope Valley that has an existing manufactured home on it: Can someone please contact me? Do i need to get a permit to build a carport in the rear of my house that would measure approximately 6'h x 10'W x 25'L? Manual for Preparation of Geotechnical Reports July 2013 (Revised) I PAID THE GRADING PLANS FEES AND THE PLANS ARE IN REVIEW WITH GLENN TONG. What qualifies for these types of benches (i.e. My buyer's home inspector says the water heater in my garage needs a down spout from the pressure relief valve. Are there building codes (within Antelope Valley) against homes built from shipping containers? Thank you. Additionally, do you know if we are allowed to move the excavated soil to a second location and use as backfill? I was wondering, how can I find out which of those lots are available for purchase and whom I would need to contact. 2 f i g . Do I need a permit to place a dumpster in front of my house? I am new in town and would like to know how to get a copy of your latest design standards. California web site. Bill, Water %PDF-1.4 GREATLY APPRECIATED, What type of permit(s) are needed for a swimming pool in the County? How to obtain a copy ? LOS ANGELES COUNTY MS4 PERMIT (ORDER NO. Concrete mix for footing to be 1 part cement to 2.5 parts sand to 3.5 parts gravel with a maximum of 7.5 gallons of water per sack of cement/ Minimum f' c = 2,500 psi. Is the soil type shown on the GIS map provided by LA County for undeveloped or developed land? While sometimes frustrating, the City of Los Angeles setback requirements are designed to create better communities to live in. Team, Volunteer Does a 96 square foot playhouse with a projected square foot area of 120 square feet require a permit? <<0f7acb89c1d1d04f826db2c0a7865d21>]>> Is California governed by the Uniform Plumbing Code or the International Plumbing Code? Let me know any information you would require. How do I find out where any underground utilities might be located so that I can avoid them? (Unincorporated LA County) Thank You, I am considering purchasing a lot in Altadena, Woodbury Heights area, to subdivide into 6 parcels and constructing 6 affordable housing units with a private drive. County Flood Control District, Pay My The owner of this residence wants to build a bathroom addition. ALHAMBRA, CA 91803 Infrastructure Projects, View LA County Department of Regional Planning Filing Fees. Also, my understanding is that this wall is called a return wall. Where installed on buildings of Type I, II, III and IV construction, For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m, Where the building is equipped throughout with an. Parcel ID 5225007028 1.What are the setback requirements from street and side property line, size & height limits, and other restrictions we need to know? uplifts all communities of Los Angeles County. If the wall is supporting a surcharge no matter the height, it will require a building permit. Thank you so much for your kind attention and help. My client is searching for a office/warehouse/manufacturing building. Generator would be rented from Quinn Power. I recently had a swimming pool installed by a licensed contractor. Certain types of businesses are required to have business licenses. Secondly: Do steps like these have to remain within the 10,000 sq. I also told the realtor that the den area was built before I purchased the house and was also unpermitted. It's illegal to vent dryer exhaust into a dwelling. Can you please clarify it? Instruction I could not find the phone number for the record of survey and survey records public counter. Ive also been calling and cannot reach anyone ~ we get a busy dial tone every time we call. Water Plan, Service How or where can I apply for a county plumber's license and how much are the fee's for obtaining this license? What pipe material should I use? Which city or county required gas auto shut-off valve? 0000001056 00000 n I am considering building a concrete wall between my house and my neighbor's. Additional information can be found at the State of Also, where would I find manhole spacing requirements for storm drain and sewer based on mainline pipe diameter?? A house demolition and re-building project is taking place in my neighborhood and work goes on into the late night hours and on weekends. We need to know if perhaps there may be a violation. There are also requirements regarding the types of structures, sizes of buildings, and the overall height of any structures. Please note that plan check fees cannot be refunded. Is there a document that sets the guidelines for a geotechnical report in regards to the 2018 Woolsey fire? endobj Please help. what is the procedure in LAC for merging and resubdividing a final map as per section 66499.20 1/2 of the map act? I am familiar with M1 Zone in the City of Los Angeles and have a have a print out of the regulations from their (City of L.A.) website. Where can I find the original plans for my house? thank you very much. Class II: Kraft-faced fiberglass batts or paint with a perm rating greater than 0.1 and less than or equal to 1.0. Thank you. Is there a better way to follow up on our plans and the submission? . In the unincorporated county areas, a building permit is required for the following: 1) Fences or free standing block walls over 6 feet in height, 2) Retaining walls supporting level grade which measure over 4 feet from the bottom of the foundation to the top of the wall, and 3) Retaining walls of any height supporting a surcharge or slope. Block wall fences 4' to 8' tall need a 1' to 3'+ concrete footing and grout . However, all fences in California. 2022-0065U Norwalk, CA 90650 and have I am looking at adding 1200 to 1800 s.f. Good Morning, I have been renting a house, in which, the garage was converted into a business, the owner got a letter which says that we have 30 days to move. To whom it may concern: 2009 Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning. BRICK WALL AND IF SO HOW HIGH CAN I GO? if so please provide me with a path to it, also do you have a path to you mapping, record of survey, parcel map, tract map standards. Steepness? ADU setback rules allow for 4 foot side- and rear-yard setbacks. I hadn't lived there soon enough to fight the construction, and might not have, but the construction has gone on, and is still going on today. Fill materials behind retaining walls shall be fully drained of water . Vinyl lap or horizontal aluminum siding applied over a weather-resistive barrier as specified in this chapter. San Diego Iron Gates3639 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA 92110 Phone: (619) 810-7386 4. Does the retaining wall require planning approval? 1. please provide any applicable local ordinance requirements Thank you! a Office Assistant I Revocable permits for retaining walls over 2 require a "B"Permit for approval of plans and structural calculations. Which Dept. In the agency referral, contains list of other agency that we have to get cleared from, it saids verify if the approval from the Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Division is required. Owning a home is supposed to be your most important long-term investment, and with an ADU, you'll grow both your monthly return and maximize . Hi, Is tearing them down mandatory? I have reported a graffiti problem on my street and received an email that it had been cleaned up. 2-5,2-6 ETC Are there any construction guidelines/requirements to install a working drain in the swimming pool? What is the process for connecting my house to the main sewer line? If you can email to me the drawing file that would be great or tell me where in your web site I can find it. Can I obtain a copy of the construction plans submitted by the builder for my house? Does a hedge or thick growth of schrubbs or trees qualify as a wall? I wish to protect the cars in my driveway during the summer heat an inclimate weather. Is it possible to use A1 zoning vacant land as a parking lot or Annex bldg for adjacent (appx.1,500ft away) church? Are there any specific foundation underpinning requirements for a two story addition on an existing 12" footing. I can send a plan if needed to review. Business with Public Works Contact The Los Angeles Municipal Code defines the terms "fence" and "wall" to include: latticework, ornamental fences, screen walls, hedges or thick growths of shrubs or trees. Business Recycling Program, Business The cost of retaining wall construction in Los Angeles can vary drastically. The plan has been already approved by the Building and Safety division. 714~871~9083 Tel Please verify/confirm when they are required. What, if any, permits would be required? They`d rather know before submitting the permit set in the interest of saving time. For the sections of pipeline that exist in the right~of~way (not on private land) do you know if we are required to containerize and remove this excavated soil, or are we allowed to reuse the soil as fill after demonstrating that there is no contamination? For this reason, any good builder would always recommend calling in a professional to help with setbacks. All Residents Services, Apply for a Todos los derechos reservados. In general, a retaining wall that is retaining the public street should remain in public right-of-way and not require an R permit. Walls that conform to Zoning Code requirements are generally processed under Tier 2 Revocable permits. My neighbors and I believe that this contractor owes us compensation for almost 4 years of construction for not having parking, for making our nice clean quite neighborhood look like a construction zone for so long. Question 1: Is it right that sometimes the city record is different from county record? 9234 Slater Terrace best regards Where is the website for obtaining lists of upcoming major construction projects out for bid? Is there a Live Load (Ground or Roof psf)requirement? Is there specific guidance that you can point me to that lays out the rules/regulations for soil reuse? And I think it also takes into account how many people work in the space. can I obtain recorded maps in the area of this property via the internet? One slight variation could lower retaining wall cost for Los Angeles properties. As someone said, we don't need to have a permit if we have not changed the frame. Do I need to provid gas auto shut-off valve before on the market? 7 0 obj When a fence or wall is placed atop a retaining wall, the height of the fence shall be determined exclusive of the height of the retaining wall such that the top of the retaining wall is considered the finished grade. I want to apply to be certified as a Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector for LA County through the Building and Safety Division of Public Works. Community Transit Services LA Go Business with County Airports, Operating Is PEX (crosslinked polyethylene) an approved material to repipe a home? Control District Permits, Water Hello, I have a clearance for GMED for "seismic hazard zone ~ fault study" for plan check number BLDR210323002470. Theres a reason why the zoning code is about as thick as the Bible. qualify. Thank you. 0000059226 00000 n We don`t yet have a BSD number as we are yet to get through DRP Site Plan Review. Do I need a permit for this? Can I used the rebars (Footings on a slab foundation) to attached a grounding wire on a new add on living space on my house. What is the fee for Final Map processing? Do I have any recourse if this is not to code? Engineered drawings (2 sets). Phong Tran Would an inspector want to come and supervise the work? In other words, your front yard setback will be the average of all the lots in this area. Sincere thanks, Thank you for your time. There are several types of setbacks, such as a front yard setback or a zoning setback for a side or rear yard. Hope I can hear from asap. Is there a minimum set back for this kind of construction? How can I get the parcel properly marked and find out what the exact borders are? I believe they could be originating from the sewer areas. I'm looking to develop the property at the above intersection. Where can I obtain specific zoning details if I have an APN or just thomas guide coordinates? Theyre relatively simple to use and essential for determining your setback. Engineered Structural calculations (2 sets) If so, what are the building rules & regulations necessary to obtain a permit? xb```f``)``c`fd@ AV(G C-.G)" Ee]TqrVP68DiP7s2E&2eb8ph#C ,SF~*S,g13evQ60R.1Le-pH 7/,! SA Associates Thank you. Can you please provide directions on how to get a copy? Community Transit Services LA Go endobj However, if the retaining wall retains private land, the retaining wall should generally be built on private property as much as possible. I would also love to get the contact information of anyone who might be able to answer further questions. Do I have to obtain a building permit? . If so, what is the code and when did it go into effect? This is a County Line question. If so, is there a simple form for meeting Package D requirements or does the project need to be modeled by computer? Business with Public Works Contact According to the 2002 Los Angeles County Building Code, Section 106.3, a building permit shall not be required for one-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. I am mainly concerned with soil contamination, mudslide or erosion vulnerabilities, or anything that would be prohibitive to construction development. Us, Service They were told that before they applied Patio Enclosed, they should legalize the different part between city's and county's. And we want to start constructing and in order to install electricity they need an official/physical address not just the APN. Are there any ordinances regarding placing your own furniture in your own driveway? The 2011 updated edition of the HERS Booklet: What Is Your Home Energy Rating? Or is it permitted to build a quest house on the property for my mother to stay in? I am looking for the standards on a full set of construction documents. STEVE 661~816~7913. Or is there an online resource I can reference? For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. Fences, for example, have an entire section within the building code. What does Los Angeles County actually go by in respect to its inspections? Aluminum having a minimum thickness of 0.019 inch (0.48 mm).