Design and Construction Handbook - Los Angeles World Airports

The 2008 Los Angeles Electrical Code is based upon the 2007 California
Electrical Code (which is based upon the 2005 National Electrical Code) with
2008 LA City Amendments.
The 2008 Los Angeles Mechanical Code is based upon the 2007 California
Mechanical Code (which is based upon the 2006 Uniform Mechanical Code) with
2008 LA City Amendments.
The 2008 Los Angeles Plumbing Code - is based upon the 2007 California
Plumbing Code (which is based upon the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code) with
2008 LA City Amendments.
Accessibility Requirements: All plans shall comply with the City of Los Angeles
and Title 24, California Code of Accessibility Regulations in conjunction with the
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ANSI 117.1.
Other applicable codes may include but are not limited to:
The California Retail Food Code – Part 7 of the California Health and Safety
Code, effective January 1, 2009.
Retail Construction Guidelines as issued by the County of Los Angeles,
Department of Environmental Health.
The Los Angeles Industrial Waste Control Ordinance – Section 64.30 of the
Los Angeles Municipal Code.
2010 California Green Building Standards Code – otherwise known as the
CALGreen Code that is in effect as of January 2011.
The Plan Check Submittal – As part of the overall project process, the Designer will be
required to submit drawings to LADBS for plan check approval. Please read the section
on the LAWA Review Process to understand the relationship between LADBS plan
check approval and the LAWA Project Review Process.
Special Conditions – For projects within the City of Los Angeles special conditions may
apply, including but not limited to:
Los Angeles Research Report Numbers: All building, electrical and mechanical
products, either existing or new, including kitchen equipment, dishwashers, coffee
makers, water purifiers, etc., that are specified for projects within the City of Los Angeles
are required to have a Los Angeles Research Number. These numbers shall be listed on
the drawings submitted for plan check. For a list of approved products for the City of Los
Angeles refer to http://netinfo.ladbs.org/rreports.nsf.
Industrial Waste Permit - All Food Service Establishments (FSE) that generate waste
Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) are required to obtain an Industrial Wastewater Permit
from the City of Los Angeles. Such a permit is issued by the Los Angeles Department of
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