Administration Committee

The administration committee focuses on issues relevant to the daily operation and code administration of a building and safety organization. Topics discussed may include, but not limited to, budget and financing, record management, staffing requirements, permitting process, fees, certifications, etc. The committee may also plan activities and social events in an effort to promote the status of the Chapter as well as to improve the social interaction and networking among the Chapter’s membership. Unless noted otherwise by the committee chairperson, the committee typically meets the 2nd Tuesday in the City of Downey’s Building and Safety office from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

Chairperson:  Addison Smith
Title:  President, JAS Pacific Consultant
Jurisdiction:  NA
Address:  NA
Phone:  909-605-7777
Fax:  909-605-0319
Email:  addison@jaspacific.com

Board Liaison:  George Chavez

Past Chairperson:
2009 Chon Cervantes, City of Monrovia
2008 Henry Huang, City of Tustin

CRC Code Committee

The CRC Code Committee was recently established to provide a forum for the exchange, consideration, and discussion of ideas and proposals for the region's uniform adoption of the new California Residential Code (CRC). The committee will focus on issues relevant to the presciptive design of one- and two-family dwellings under the new CRC. Topics discussed may include, but not limited to, defining the limit for the prescriptive design of buildings and structures without the benefit of a registered design professional, proper application of requirement for townhomes, amendments (if any) to the code, development of plan review checklists, uniform policy or interpretations, training, etc. Unless noted otherwise by the committee chairperson, the committee meets at the LA County Public Works building in Alhambra at the 3rd floor conference room.  Time and location to be determined by the chairperson.

Chairperson:  Jonathan Lam, P.E.
Title:  Civil Engineer
Jurisdiction:  County of Los Angeles
Address:  900 S. Fremont Ave., 3rd Floor, Alhambra, CA 91803
Phone:  626-458-6352
Fax:  626-979-5376
Email: jolam@dpw.lacounty.gov

Board Liaison:  Victor Cuevas

Disabled Access Committee

The disabled access committee focuses on issues relevant to the enforcement and interpretation of the state’s accessibility regulations. The committee meets on an as needed basis.  Unless noted otherwise by the committee chairperson, the committee generally meets at the LA County Public Works building in Alhambra.

Chairperson:  Ewa O’Neal, P.E.
Title:  Structural Engineering Associate IV
Jurisdiction:  City of Los Angeles
Address:  201 N. Figueroa St., Suite 880, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:  213-482-0093
Fax:  213-482-0444
Email:  ewa.oneal@lacity.org

Board Liaison:  Mazen Dudar

Education Committee

The education committee organizes and promotes educational trainings and seminars.

Chairperson:  Chon Cervantes, C.B.O.
Title:  Building Official
Jurisdiction:  City of Monrovia
Address:  415 S. Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016
Phone: 626-932-5550
Fax: 626-932-5569
Email:  ccervantes@ci.monrovia.ca.us

Board Liaison:  Neville Pereira

Past Chairperson:
2007 Hassan Alamedine, County of Los Angeles

Fire-Life Safety Committee

The fire-life safety committee focuses on issues relevant to the enforcement and interpretation of the fire-life safety provisions contained in the IBC and the state’s Title 24 California Codes of Regulations. The committee meets on an as needed basis.  Unless noted otherwise by the committee chairperson, the committee generally meets at the LA County Public Works building in Alhambra.

Chairperson:  Vacant for FY2010. Contact Board Liason if interested.
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Board Liaison:  Victor Cuevas

Past Chairperson:
2008-2009 Stuart Tom, City of Glendale

Green Building Standards Committee

The primary purpose the green building standards committee is to provide the membership with information related to Title-24, Part 11, the California Green Building Standards Code, and other applicable energy and environmental standards.  Elements of the committee’s tasks include, but not limited to, examining and comparing required standards of Part 11 against existing or proposed building and energy standards, examining Part 11 voluntary standards for possible local adoption, recommending consistent local green building standards, and examining and providing public comment to ICC’s (draft) International Green Construction Code. Unless noted otherwise by the committee chairperson, the committee generally meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the LA County Public Works building in Alhambra from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

Chairperson:  Ron Takiguchi
Title:  District Engineer
Jurisdiction:  County of Los Angeles
Address:  900 S. Fremont Ave. 3rd Floor, Alhambra, CA 91803
Phone:  626-458-6365
Fax:  626-458-6350
Email:  rtakiguc@dpw.lacounty.gov

Board Liaison:  Victor Cuevas

Inspection Committee

The inspection committee focuses on issues relevant to the daily inspection and enforcement of construction activities in the field.  Topics discussed may include, but not limited to, deputy inspection, structural observation, standardize inspection correction list, disaster preparedness, inspection training, etc.  The committee meets on an as needed basis.  Unless noted otherwise by the committee chairperson, the committee generally meets at the LA County Public Works building in Alhambra.

Chairperson:  Jesse De Anda
Title:  Building Inspector
Jurisdiction:  City of Beverly Hills
Address:  455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone:  310-285-1172
Fax:  310-273-0972
Email:  jdeanda@beverlyhills.org

Board Liaison:  Neville Pereira

Past Chairperson:
2008 Dale Wiersma, City of Long Beach

Structural Code Committee

The structural code committee focuses on issues relevant to the structural design of buildings and structures. Topics discussed may include, but not limited to, structural amendments to the model building code, structural plan review checklists, etc. Unless noted otherwise by the committee chairperson, the committee meets at the LA County Public Works building in Alhambra. Date and time for the meeting is determined by the chairperson.

Chairperson:  Philip Yin, S.E.
Title:  Senior Structural Engineer
Jurisdiction:  City of Long Beach
Address:  333 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone:  562-570-6731
Fax:  562-570-6205
Email:  philip.yin@longbeach.gov

Board Liaison:  Truong Huynh

Past Chairperson:
2008-2009 Steve Lam, County of Los Angeles
2007 Truong Huynh, City of Long Beach