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Long Beach Building Standards Code
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2020
Every three years, the State adopts new codes (known collectively as the California Building Standards Code) to establish uniform standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings, electrical systems, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, and fire and life safety systems. Sections 17922, 17958 and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code require that the latest edition of the California Building Standards Code apply to local construction 180 days after publication.
All architects, engineers, designers, developers, owners and contractors must be familiar with the codes in effect at the time of plan submittal. Long Beach Development Services (LBDS), as required by State law, cannot approve projects that do not comply with the codes in effect at the time of plan submittal. All projects submitted on or before December 31, 2019, are permitted to comply with the 2016 Edition of the California Building Standards Code.
Beginning on January 1, 2020, LBDS is required by State law to enforce the 2019 Edition of California Building Standards Codes (also known as Title 24 of the California Codes of Regulations).
The California Building Standards Code consists of the following 13 parts. More detailed information on each section can be found on the International Code Council website.
Part 1 California Administrative Code (CAC)
Part 2 California Building Code (CBC)
Part 2.5 California Residential Code (CRC)
Part 3 California Electrical Code (CEC)
Part 4 California Mechanical Code (CMC)
Part 5 California Plumbing Code (CPC)
Part 6 California Energy Code (CEEC)
Part 7 (Currently Vacant)
Part 8 California Historical Building Code (CHBC)
Part 9 California Fire Code (CFC)
Part 10 California Existing Building Code (CEBC)
Part 11 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen)
Part 12 California Reference Standards Code
All architects, engineers, designers, developers, owners and contractors MUST be familiar with the codes in effect at the time of plan submittal. LBDS, as required by State law, CANNOT approve projects that do not comply with the codes in effect at the time of plan submittal. All projects submitted on or before December 31, 2019, are permitted to comply with the 2019 Edition of the California Building Standards Code.
UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS
The 2019 Edition of the California Building Standards Code was adopted by the California Building Standards Commission and will be published on or about July 1, 2019.
The City of Long Beach is conducting public hearings regarding the adoption of the latest edition of the California Building Standards Code, including local amendments that will go into effect on January 1, 2020.
THE PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULED LONG BEACH BOARD OF EXAMINERS, APPEALS AND CONDEMNATION HEARINGS:
Monday, September 16, 2019 – Agenda/Presentation – coming soon
Monday, September 30, 2019 – Agenda/Presentation – coming soon
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 4th Floor - Queen Mary Conference Room
411 W. Ocean Blvd.
DOCUMENTS:
- 2019 Code Adoption Presentation Slide v20180917
- 2019 Code Adoption Presentation Slide v20181015
- 2019 Code Adoption Presentation Content v20181015
- 2019 Code Adoption Presentation Slide v20181203
- 2019 Code Adoption Presentation Content v20181203
- 2019 Code Adoption Presentation Slide v20190715
- 2019 Code Adoption Presentation Content v20190715
- 2019 Code Adoption Presentation Content v20190819
- 2019 Code Adoption Presentation Slide v20190819
- 2019 Code Adoption Presentation Content v20190916
- 2019 Code Adoption Presentation Slide v20190916
- 2019 Code Adoption Presentation Content v20190930
- 2019 Code Adoption Presentation Slide v20190930
- Staff Report for BEAC RE: Triennial Code Adoption FY20
THE PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULED LONG BEACH SUSTAINABLE CITY COMMISSION HEARINGS:
DATE: Monday, July 25, 2019 Agenda/Presentation
TIME: 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: City Hall Civic Chamber
411 W. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
DOCUMENTS:
For additional information, please contact Truong Huynh, P.E., C.B.O., General Superintendent of Development Services, at truong.huynh@longbeach.gov or (562) 570-6921.
The City of Long Beach Building Standards Code was first enacted in 1923 by the passage of Ordinance No. C-206. The 1928 Uniform Building Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials was the first model code adopted by the City in 1930 with the passage of Ordinance No. C-927. In 1990, the City began adopting the latest edition of the California Building Code commencing with the passage of Ordinance No. C-6681. The 2006 International Building Code published by the International Code Council became the latest model code to be used by the State and was first locally adopted under Ordinance No. ORD-07-0062.
The California Building Standards Code is published in its entirety every three years, with supplements published in intervening years. The California legislature delegated authority to various State agencies, boards, commissions, and departments to create building regulations to implement the state's statutes. These building standards have the same force of law and take effect 180 days after publication unless otherwise stipulated.
There are a number of local amendments that address concerns of a local nature. The amendments consist of structural, green building standards, fire and life safety, plumbing, and administrative provisions. Most of the proposed amendments are a continuation of previously adopted amendments from prior code adoption cycles. These amendments are consistent with those adopted by other jurisdictions in the Southern California area as part of the Los Angeles Regional Uniform Code Program. These amendments are adopted to protect the community from the hazards of future earthquakes, to prevent fire-related hazards, and to require sustainable construction practices that support the Sustainable City Action Plan.
General administrative and enforcement provisions of the City of Long Beach.
- Chapter 18.01 - General Provisions
- Chapter 18.02 - Definitions
- Chapter 18.03 - Administration and Enforcement
- Chapter 18.04 - Permits
- Chapter 18.05 - Submittal Documents
- Chapter 18.06 - Fees
- Chapter 18.07 - Inspections
- Chapter 18.08 - Certificate of Occupancy
- Chapter 18.09 - Violations
- Chapter 18.10 - Board of Appeals
- Chapter 18.17 - Transportation Improvement Fee
- Chapter 18.18 - Park and Recreation Facilities Fee
- Chapter 18.20 - Unsafe Buildings or Structures
- Chapter 18.21 - Maintenance of Long-Term Boarded and Vacated Buildings
- Chapter 18.22 - Police Facilities Impact Fee
- Chapter 18.23 - Fire Facilities Impact Fee
- Chapter 18.24 - Foreclosure Registry Program
- Chapter 18.25 - Tenant Relocation and Code Enforcement
- Chapter 18.30 - Proactive Rental Housing Inspection Program
- Chapter 18.40 - Building Code
- Chapter 18.41 - Residential Code
- Chapter 18.42 - Electrical Code
- Chapter 18.43 - Plumbing Code
- Chapter 18.44 - Mechanical Code
- Chapter 18.45 - Housing Code
- Chapter 18.46 - Energy Code
- Chapter 18.47 - Green Building Standards Code
- Chapter 18.48 - Fire Code
- Chapter 18.49 - Existing Building Code
- Chapter 18.50 - Historic Building Code
- Chapter 18.60 - Moving Buildings
- Chapter 18.61 - NPDES and SUSMP Regulations
- Chapter 18.62 - Report on Available Off-Street Parking Spaces Upon Resale
- Chapter 18.63 - Alternative Building Standards For Adaptive Reuse Projects
- Chapter 18.64 - Sandblasting
- Chapter 18.65 - Demolition of Historic Landmarks
- Chapter 18.66 - Visitability of Dwelling Units
- Chapter 18.67 - Construction and Demolition Recycling Program
- Chapter 18.68 - Earthquake Hazard Regulations
- Chapter 18.69 - Voluntary Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Wood Frame Residential Buildings with Weak Cripple Walls and unbolted Sill Plates
- Chapter 18.70 - Voluntary Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Wood Frame Residential Buildings with Soft, Weak of Open Front Walls
- Chapter 18.71 - Voluntary Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings and Concrete Frame Buildings with Masonry Infills
- Chapter 18.72 - Voluntary Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Reinforced Concrete and Reinforced Masonry Wall Buildings with Flexible Diaphragms
- Chapter 18.73 - Flood Resistant Design and Construction
- Chapter 18.74 - Low Impact Development Standards
- Chapter 18.75 - Grading, Excavations and Fills
- Chapter 18.76 - Expedited and Streamlined Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Chapter 18.77 - Expedited Permitting Solar Photovoltaic
Reference to the Long Beach the City Council resolution that makes findings to adopt more restrictive building standards based on local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmental conditions of the City of Long Beach.
TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
- Chapter 3.48 - Claims and Refunds
- Chapter 3.90 - Development Services Center Surcharge
- Chapter 3.91 - Surcharge on Building, Zoning and Related Permit Fees
TITLE 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Chapter 8.56 - Weed Removal
- Chapter 8.58 - Graffiti Abatement
- Chapter 8.59 - Lot Fencing
- Chapter 8.76 - Property Maintenance
- Chapter 8.80 - Noise
TITLE 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
TITLE 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 12 OIL PRODUCTION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 12.04 - General Provisions
- Chapter 12.08 - Oil Operating Areas
- Chapter 12.12 - Permits
- Chapter 12.16 - Well Location
- Chapter 12.20 - Derricks
- Chapter 12.24 - Blowout Protection
- Chapter 12.26 - Natural Gas Processing Facilities
- Chapter 12.28 - Development Standards
- Chapter 12.32 - Noise
- Chapter 12.36 - Abandoned and Idle Wells
- Chapter 12.40 - Storage
- Chapter 12.44 - Fire Prevention
- Chapter 12.48 - Enforcement and Review Procedure
- Chapter 12.52 - Permit Revocation Procedure
- Chapter 12.56 - Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
- Chapter 12.60 - Exemption of County Flood Control District
- Chapter 12.64 - Restricted Area Initiative Ordinance and Amendments
TITLE 14 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
TITLE 20 SUBDIVISIONS
Development Permit Center
M: | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
T: | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
W: | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
TH: | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
F: | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |

411 West Ocean Blvd., 3rd Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 570-LBDS (5237)