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Q:
What building codes are currently in effect in the City
of Calabasas?
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A:
State law requires
that all cities and counties in California enforce the building codes as
mandated by the California Building Standards Commission. The City of Calabasas
has adopted by ordinance the following model codes:
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2010
California Administrative Code
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2010
California Building Code
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2010
California Residential Code
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2010
California Electrical Code
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2010
California Mechanical Code
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2010
California Plumbing Code
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2010
California Energy Code
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2010
California Historical Building Code
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2010
California Existing Building Code
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2010
California Green Building Standards Code
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2010
California Referenced Standards Code
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2008 Consolidated Fire Protection District Code
of Los Angeles County
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Q:
What are the wind, rain, seismic and other design factors used in the City of Calabasas? |
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A:
The following design factors
are utilized in the City of Calabasas
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Wind: |
85
MPH (usually exposure C) |
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Rain: |
2
inches per hour |
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Seismic: |
Site Class D Min. |
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Assume seismic design category D if soil report is not provided &
specify otherwise. |
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Snow load: |
None |
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Climate Zone: |
Zone 9 |
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Soil Types: |
Expansive soil with high sulfates. Check
with your geotechnical engineer or soils report. |
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Q:
Who can draw up a set of building plans? |
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A:
Plans for simple projects such as small
single story houses, room additions and garages can usually by drawn up by
qualified individuals such as draftsmen. Assuming that these simple projects are
constructed within the parameters of the
Residential Conventional Construction Requirements,
engineering calculations to support the design will not be required. Other
projects may require plans prepared and signed by a licensed architect or
engineer.
Plans for new commercial buildings, apartments or hotel/motel buildings and
changes in the use of existing buildings which cause a change of
Occupancy Group
generally must be prepared, stamped and signed by an Architect or Engineer
licensed to practice in the State of California.
For projects such as
routine Retaining
Walls,
Patio Covers
and Second Story Decks,
the Building and Safety Division has handouts that include drawings and
specifications that can be followed. Those handouts, together with a plot plan
showing your project, are accepted as your plans for the project. |
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Q:
What is required for Plan Review submittal? |
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A:
Use the links below to view
separate checklists for residential and commercial plan review submittal.
Plan Review
Submittal Checklist |
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Q:
How many sets of plans will I need to submit to the City for plan review? |
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A:
Depending on the type
of project, you will need to submit 2 or 3 sets of plans. By submitting
multiple sets, we are able to route a copy of your plans to various Departments
so that their plan review is done concurrently. This helps to keep the plan
review time as short as possible. To determine how many sets of plans your
project requires, see our handout titled:
Number of Sets of Plans
Required for Plan Check. |
