OVERVIEW |
The Building Division’s focus is on construction safety through the implementation and enforcement of construction standards and codes. The building division functions include checking plans for compliance with all of the applicable codes, issuing building permits, and conducting inspections of the construction projects as they progress to ensure that the code standards are met and that the project is constructed in accordance with the approved plans. In addition, the Building Division coordinates with the City’s geological consultants on the review of geology and soils reports for new construction projects |
| RPV BUILDING & SAFETY INFORMATION |
BUILDING & SAFETY PLAN CHECK TIMELINES |
| 1st Submittal - 10 Business Days |
| Subsequent Submittals & Revisions - 5 Business Days |
| The applicant will be contacted when the plan check is complete. |
| Your project is important to us and we want you to know what to expect. |
Please contact the Building Official
if the service you receive
is below your expectations. |
ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION HOURS IN RPV |
| All employees & Subcontractors: Construction / Demolition work times in Rancho Palos Verdes are: |
| Monday - Saturday |
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Sundays & Holidays * |
NO WORK PERMITTED * |
*( New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day) |
Construction violations or concerns should be reported to he owner or contractor or the
The Rancho Palos Verdes Building Division (310) 265-7800
If the violation occurs after hours or on a weekend/holiday, please call the sheriffs' department (310) 539-1661
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STATE CONSTRUCTION CODES |
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopts State construction codes, which are implemented by the Building Division.
Title 15 of the City’s Municipal Code contains the Building and Construction standards, and incorporates some specific amendments to the State Codes as adopted by the City.
The following is a list of the current code versions used by the City: |
| 2010 California Green Building Standards Code |
| 2010 California Residential Code based on the 2009 International Building Code |
| 2010 California Building Code based on the 2009 International Building Code |
| 2010 California Plumbing Code based on the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code |
| 2010 California Mechanical Code based on the 2009 Uniform Mechanical Code |
| 2010 California Electrical Code based on the 2008 National Electrical Code |
2008 California Title 24 Energy Standards |
| GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE |
| Green Building Construction Program |
2010 California Green Building Standards Code
(Effective Date 1/1/2011)
http://www.bsc.ca.gov |
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