How do you find a building code for los angeles?

02-05-2013, 05:07 PM	#1
noquacks Member   Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: se Posts: 955	How do you find a building code for los angeles? People, In planing to reroof my flat roof, wanting to be aware of the local code for roofing . tried on line but only found a notice saying "to order your copy of the LA codes" etc etc. If a code is in the record, can it be viewed on line by someone? Tips appreciated. __________________ Alexander Pope: [a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing]

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02-05-2013, 05:14 PM	#2
brockmiera "You can do anything"-Mom     Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 599	How do you find a building code for los angeles? Search CBC 2010. This is the current building code for all of California. I'm sure there are local amendments for LA County and City but this will get you started.

02-05-2013, 05:15 PM	#3
noquacks Member   Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: se Posts: 955	How do you find a building code for los angeles? this was the only thing I could find, and no mention of a "membrane mineral" roll out roofing material. Just clay/concrete. (on that page, upper right, in search box, one has to type "roof" and you will see) http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=16274 __________________ Alexander Pope: [a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing]

02-05-2013, 05:16 PM	#4
noquacks Member   Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: se Posts: 955	How do you find a building code for los angeles? Quote: Originally Posted by brockmiera Search CBC 2010. This is the current building code for all of California. I'm sure there are local amendments for LA County and City but this will get you started. OK, I'll try it....... __________________ Alexander Pope: [a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing]

02-05-2013, 05:19 PM	#5
brockmiera "You can do anything"-Mom     Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 599	How do you find a building code for los angeles? Do you have specific questions? Why not just call the building inspector? I think they have various field offices that can help answer questions.

02-05-2013, 05:19 PM	#6
noquacks Member   Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: se Posts: 955	How do you find a building code for los angeles? OK, thats what I mean- they are for sale at >>$100 or so. __________________ Alexander Pope: [a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing]

02-05-2013, 05:20 PM	#7
noquacks Member   Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: se Posts: 955	How do you find a building code for los angeles? Quote: Originally Posted by brockmiera Do you have specific questions? Why not just call the building inspector? I think they have various field offices that can help answer questions. OK, guess thats a good option, just sometimes, one want to view the codes without having to get in a discussion, but hey, it may work out even better. He can answer specific needs/concerns, eh? __________________ Alexander Pope: [a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing]

02-05-2013, 05:48 PM	#8
ddawg16 JOATMON     Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: S. California Posts: 4,094	How do you find a building code for los angeles? I can recommend a good roofer.... I just finished doing the roof on my addition.... And just so you know....if you really want to....you can do all the work yourself. __________________ Common Sense is like Deodorant. Those that need it the most don't use it. My To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. and To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-05-2013, 06:26 PM	#9
noquacks Member   Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: se Posts: 955	How do you find a building code for los angeles? Quote: Originally Posted by ddawg16 I can recommend a good roofer.... I just finished doing the roof on my addition.... And just so you know....if you really want to....you can do all the work yourself. Big thanks, dawg. sent yiou a PM......good to know one can do the work one's self. Thing is, one needs to know the codes, right? __________________ Alexander Pope: [a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing]