Building Codes
Project Status Long Beach Municipal Code    

The Department of Long Beach Development Services has adopted the 2001 series of California Codes for Building, Mechanical, and Plumbing, and the 2004 California Electric Code. In addition to the California Building Codes, the Building Bureau also enforces codes listed in Title 18 of the Long Beach Municipal Code.

Effective January 1, 2008 - New California Building Code (CBC)

If you are an architect, engineer, designer or contractor that performs work within the State of California, please be advised that a new building code will be enforced. The 2007 CBC is based on the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) and it is significantly different than the Uniform Building Code (UBC). Projects that are designed under the UBC will NOT be accepted after December 31, 2007. You need to be familiar with the new 2007 CBC code and all projects need to be designed and built to the new 2007 CBC.

All plan review applications submitted after December 31, 2007 will be required to comply with the new code. The 2007 CBC is currently available for purchase directly from the International Code Council, at www.iccsafe.org.

All designers and contractors should participate in training before the new codes take effect. Please visit the websites provided below for training information or speak with your Building Official.

  • CALBO www.CALBO.org:
    • General training related to all I-Codes and California amendment training
  • LA Basin Chapter, ICC www.icbolabc.org:
    • General training related to all I-Codes and California amendment training
    • Self-study "Introduction to 2007 CBC" (3-disc DVD set)
  • ICC www.iccsafe.org
    • General training related to all I-Codes

In addition to Title 18 and 21 regulations, the Building Bureau Inspectors enforce codes listed under the following titles:

Additional Links

Additional code links that may be of interest to Long Beach Residents and/or Business Owners with regard to the work performed by the Department of Long Beach Development Services.