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The City of Rancho Palos Verdes Public Works Department The City of Rancho Palos Verdes Public Works Department
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 geotechnical consultants on the review of geology and soils reports for new construction projects
RPV BUILDING & SAFETY INFORMATION
BUILDING SAFETY MONTH MAY 2010
Building & Safety Week - Please click here for more 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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:
2007 California Building Code based on the 2006 International Building Code
2007 California Plumbing Code based on the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code
2007 California Mechanical Code based on the 2006 Uniform Mechanical Code
2007 California Electrical Code based on the 2005 National Electrical Code

2008 California Title 24 Energy Standards
GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE
Green Building Construction Program
Proposed 2010 California Green Building Standards Code
(Proposed Effective Date 1/1/2011)
http://www.bsc.ca.gov  
NEW 2010 CALIFORNIA CODES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011
New 2010 California Announcement

 
DEPARTMENT DIVISIONS
Community Development Department
Planning and Zoning
Code Enforcement
View Restoration and Preservation (foliage related)
Equestrian Uses
BUILDING & SAFETY
Steps for obtaining City Approval for Residential Construction
Permits
Plan Checks
Inspections
Standard Inspection Checklists
Frequently Asked Questions
CONTACT/COMMENT
Contact Building and Safety:
310-265-7800
buildingsafety@rpv.com

Office hours: Mon – Thur 7:30 to 5:30; Fri 7:30 to 4:30
Closed 12:00 to 1:00 everyday

Inspection Request Line: 310-541-9809
Leave inspection request prior to 4pm for next day inspections.

For Technical Inquiries: Inspectors are available from 7:30 to 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM to closing

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