Southern California Code Compliance City Codes​ for 2024

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Los Angeles (City)

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Smoke detectors must be hardwired for any attached home. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. City Cert is required. More info here and here.

Los Angeles (Unincorporated county)

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve not required on gas meter. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. More info here.

Burbank

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level, at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. City Cert required. Toilets to be 1.28 GPF. More info here.

Malibu

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level, at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. More info here.

Santa Monica

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Smoke detectors can be hardwired or battery type for SFRs or attached (condo) homes. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater must be double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other compliance may apply. City inspection may be required on certain properties. More info here.

Torrance

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. City cert is required and is here.

Pasadena

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. City inspection may be required, more info here.

West Hollywood

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. More here.

San Fernando

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. City inspection is required. No cost for EQ city valve permit. More information here.

Beverly Hills

Hardwired smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply.

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Manhattan Beach

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. City cert is required. Toilets to be 1.28 GPF per city cert, exemptions may apply.

Culver City

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is required as of 2020. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater must be double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. More info here.

Agoura Hills

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply.

Ventura County

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. More info here.

Orange County

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. More info here.

Santa Clarita

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. More info here.

Mission Viejo

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. More info here.

Irvine

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. More info here.

Palos Verdes Peninsula

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. More info here.

Redondo Beach

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. More info here.

Riverside County

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. More info here.

San Bernardino County

Smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway, and on each floor. Seismic EQ valve on gas meter is not required. Carbon monoxide detector on each level at least. Hot Water heater double strapped. Low flow toilets and showerhead in each bathroom. Other code compliance may apply. More info here.

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