Welcome to the ICC Los Angeles Basin Chapter’s website. This Chapter represents over eighty-nine Southern California jurisdictions, including consulting firms and members of the construction industry.  The Chapter and it's membership are active in leading the effort to create uniformity of building codes and regulations in the Los Angeles region as well as addressing policy issues of interest to building officials and the construction industry.  This website is dedicated to facilitating access and sharing of information about the Chapter and the building and safety profession.  Our board, committees and supporting staff are making every effort to maintain the website and to keep the information up-to-date, relevant and engaging.  Visitors should periodically visit the Chapter's website to review the latest information as it becomes available.  Your support and participation in helping the Chapter meet it's objectives is appreciated. Please contact the Board if you have any comments or questions.  Thank you for visiting the Chapter's website.

Latest Event News....


Green Building Committee Meeting

The next committee meeting will be held on March 11, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  at the Rio Hondo Country Club located at 10627 Old River School Road. Please refer to the "Green Building" webpage of the Chapter's website for meeting agenda (when it becomes available).


Monthly Chapter Meeting - March

The next regularly scheduled monthly chapter meeting will be held on March 11, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  at the Rio Hondo Country Club located at 10627 Old River School Road. Please refer to the "Library" webpage of the Chapter's website for meeting agenda (when it becomes available).


Structural Code Committee Meeting

The next committee meeting will be held on March 16, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the LA County Public Works building at 900 S Fremont Ave., Alhambra. The meeting room is located in conference room D. Please refer to the "Structural Code" webpage of the Chapter's website for meeting agenda (when it becomes available).


CRC Code Committee Meeting

The next committee meeting will be held on March 25, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the LA County Public Works building at 900 S Fremont Ave., Alhambra. The meeting room is located on the 3rd floor conference room. Please refer to the "CRC Code" webpage of the Chapter's website for meeting agenda (when it becomes available).

Communications.... 


03-06-2010     Posting of Survey Results
The results of 3 surveys located on the "Surveys" webpage of the Chapter's website are now available for viewing. Those interested in submitting a new survey should submit a request to the Board Secretary.

03-04-2010     Summary of CRC Code Committee Activity
The CRC Code Committee concluded it's 3rd meeting. Several issues were discussed and actions taken, including the decision to pursue an amendment to require a registered design professional for wood frame structures greater than 1-story in height (based upon a majority vote of the committee members and survey received from jurisdictional members. Chapter assignements was distributed for review to committee members present at the meeting. The next scheduled meeting is March 25, 2010. Please contact the Chairperson or the Board Liason if you are interested in participating in the committee. Committee working documents, when they are available, will be posted to the "CRC Code" webpage of the Chapter's website.

03-02-2010     Summary of Structural Code Committee Activity
The Structural Code Committee began the review of the 2009 IBC. A brief summary on the changes and recommended action on the structural chapters (i.e., 16 thru 24) is located on the "Structural Code" webpage of the Chapter's website. The committee was well attended by several jurisdictional members, SEAOSC members, and members of the design and construction industries.  The next scheduled meeting is March 16, 2010. Please contact the Chairperson or the Board Liason if you are interested in participating in the committee.

02-25-2010     Highlight of CALBO ABM Event
The Chapter hosted a hospitality suite at the CALBO ABM on February 25, 2010 at the Disneyland Hotel.  Fun and entertainment was provided to many of the visiting CALBO participants. The Chapter's Board of Directors and some of it's membership had the opportunity to network with other colleagues from up north and down south.  Thanks to all the sponsors and volunteers who made this event possible.  We look forward to seeing you there again at next year's CALBO ABM in Napa.

02-23-2010     New CRC Code Committee Webpage Added
The Chapter recently added a new webpage to it's website.  The "CRC Code" section of the Chapter's website will provide up-to-date information on the activities of the CRC Code Committee. The committee is currently chaired by Jonathan Lam. If you would like to obtain more information on the committee and learn how you can participate, please visit this webpage.

02-11-2010     Highlight of February Monthly Chapter Meeting
Our February 11th Monthly Chapter meeting hopefully sets the tone for the rest of the year.  It was attended by over 90 members, over a dozen of which were attending for their first time.  Welcome to all of our new attendees and members. 

Those of you looking for the materials from Stuart Tom's presentation on  2010 Code Adoption can download the PDF version here (Editable Powerpoint is available in the Members Library, under Other Documents and Handouts, in the Administration Documents section):