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Winder Treads 07-01-09.pdf BCM 104.2.8 A1 - Interim Policy on Manufactured Narrow Shear Panels 07-14-08.pdf BCM 106.3 A2 - Fence Constructed Atop Retaining Wall 05-12-09.pdf BCM 106.4.3 A1 - Building Plan Sheet Size 06-04-09.pdf BCM 106.5.2 A1 - Plan Retention 07-01-09.pdf BCM 107.1 A1 - Permit Valuation 06-04-09.pdf BCM 1134B.2.1 A1 - Unreasonable Hardship Value for the Year 2009 01-20-09.pdf BCM 1134B.2.1 A1 - Unreasonable Hardship Value for the Year 2010 01-25-11.pdf BCM 1606 A1 - Roof Dead Load Design Considering Future Reroofing 09-03-09.pdf BCM 1609.1.1 A1 - ASCE 7-05 Special Wind Region Loads 05-12-09.pdf BCM 1609.1.1 A1 - ASCE 7-05 Special Wind Region Loads 07-29-10.pdf BCM 1614.1.6 A1 - Property Line and Building Separation 05-12-09.pdf BCM 1704.10 A1 - Special Inspection - Spray-Applied Fireproofing 05-12-09.pdf BCM 1801 A4 - Foundations on Collapsible Soils with Detail 02-04-08.pdf BCM 1802.1 A1 - Soils Report Exemption Requirements For R-3 and U Occupancies 05-13-09.pdf BCM 1802.2.7 A1 - Policy on Soils Reports in Designated Liquefaction Zones 05-13-09.pdf BCM 1805.8 A1 - Foundations on Expansive Soils 05-13-09.pdf BCM 1806.1 A1 - Design of Basement and Site Retaining Walls 05-13-09.pdf BCM 1906 A1 - Design and Removal of Forms 05-12-09.pdf BCM 2304.11.2 A1 - Wood Supported by Exterior Foundation Walls 10-21-09.pdf BCM 2308 A1 - Cutting, Notching, and Boring of Wood Framing Members 10-21-09.pdf BCM 312.1 A1 - Telecommunication Structures (Monopoles-Towers) 06-04-09.pdf BCM 501.2 A1 - Apartment House Layout Plans 05-12-09.pdf BCM 506.2 A1 - Space Used for Area Increase 04-28-08.pdf BCM 714 A1 - Fire Protection Materials Sprayed on to Structural Elements 11-24-09.pdf BCM J104.2.3 A1 - Signatures of Designers on Engineered Grading Plans 08-06-09.pdf 2011 BCM 1009.4.3 A1 - Winder Treads and Spiral Stairways 06-14-11.pdf BCM 1029.4 A1 - Release Device on Security Bars 06-28-11.pdf BCM 104.2.1.1 A1 - 5-Point Criteria used to create Guidelines or Policies 10-11-11.pdf BCM 104.2.8 A1 - Pre-Fabricated Wood Shear Panel 10-25-11.pdf BCM 105 A1 - Appeals Board 01-31-12.pdf BCM 106.3 A1 - Fence Constructed Atop Retaining Wall 06-14-11.pdf BCM 106.3 A2 - Telecommunication Structures (Monopoles-Towers) 06-14-11.pdf BCM 106.3 A3 - Construction Trailers 08-02-11.pdf BCM 106.4.2 A1 - Signatures - Architect and Engineer 09-13-11.pdf BCM 106.4.2 A2 - Demolition Permits 08-23-11.pdf BCM 106.4.2 A4 - Geotechnical Consultant Signature 09-13-11.pdf BCM 106.4.3 A1 - Building Plan Sheet Size 06-14-11.pdf BCM 106.4.3 A2 - NPDES Permit - Plan Check and Inspection Policy 10-19-11.pdf BCM 106.4 A2 - Aviation Clearance Required 08-09-11.pdf BCM 106.5.2 A1 - Plan Retention 06-14-11.pdf BCM 106.5 A1 - Reduced Waste Storage Areas 09-13-11.pdf BCM 106 A1 - Cargo Containers for Incidental Storage 10-19-11.pdf BCM 106 A2 - Outdoor Advertising Signs Billboards 06-28-11.pdf BCM 106 A3 - Modular Type Recycling Structure 10-19-11.pdf BCM 106 A4 - Permits - Fuel Pumps Fuel Tanks and Simliar Tanks 08-23-11.pdf BCM 107.1 A1 - Permit Valuation 06-14-11.pdf BCM 109 A1 - Certificate of Occupancy 10-25-11.pdf BCM 110.3 A1 - Dump Sites, Construction On or Near 11-15-11.pdf BCM 1134B.2.1 A1 - Unreasonable Hardship Value for the Year 2011 01-27-11.pdf BCM 1134B.2.1 A1 - Unreasonable Hardship Value For Year 2012 02-06-12.pdf BCM 1134B A1 - Triggering Mechanisms for Retrofit of Disabled Access Requirements 09-20-11.pdf BCM 1207 A1 - Sound Transmission Control - Between Each Dwelling Unit 12-03-09.pdf BCM 1207 A2 - Sound Insulation of Noise Sensitive Structures Near LAX 07-19-11.pdf BCM 1207 A3 - Noise Insulation from Exterior Sources 09-20-11.pdf BCM 1510.2 A1 - Roof Dead Load Design Considering Future Reroofing 06-14-11.pdf BCM 1510 A1 - Reroofing 10-19-11.pdf BCM 1603.1.8 A1 - Open-Frame Tower Subject to Icing 06-28-11.pdf BCM 1608 A1 - Snow Loads 09-20-11.pdf BCM 1609.1.1 A1 - ASCE 7-05 Special Wind Region Loads 06-14-11.pdf BCM 1611.2 A1 - Rain Loads and Roof Drainage 06-28-11.pdf BCM 1704.12 A1 - Special Inspection - Sprayed-Applied Fireproofing 06-28-11.pdf BCM 1704 A1 - Special Inspection - Epoxy and Other Adhesive Connections 08-02-11.pdf BCM 1803.1 A1 - Soils Investigation Requriements for Group R-3 R-3 1 R-4 and U Occupancies 07-12-11.pdf BCM 1808.6 A1 - Foundation requirements on Expansive Soil 07-12-11.pdf BCM 1906 A1 - Design and Removal of Forms 06-28-11.pdf BCM 2303.1.3 A1 - Identification and Use of Structural Glued Laminated Timber 10-04-11.pdf BCM 2304.11.2 A1 - Wood Supported by Exterior Foundation Walls 06-14-11.pdf BCM 2308.9.10 A1 - Cutting Notching and Boring of Wood Framing Members 06-14-11.pdf BCM 301 A1 - Model Home Display Centers 08-16-11.pdf BCM 303.1 A1 - Places of Religious Worship Including Religious Educational Rooms 07-12-11.pdf BCM 305.2 A1 - Day-Care Facilities 10-19-11.pdf BCM 3105 A1 - Awnings 06-28-11.pdf BCM 311 A1 - Truck Loading and Unloading Area Within Buildings 10-11-11.pdf BCM 312 A1 - Greenhouse _Horticultural Structure_ Not for Public Use 08-23-11.pdf BCM 312 A2 - Group U Occupancy - Utility and Miscellaneous Buildings 09-13-11.pdf BCM 3306 A1 - Field Application of Table 3306.1 - Pedestrian Protection 08-23-11.pdf BCM 3404 A1 - Emergency Escape and Rescue Windows - Existing Buildings 10-11-11.pdf BCM 3407 A1 - California Historical Building Code _CHBC 09-20-11.pdf BCM 406.5 A1 - Protection of Service Station Fuel Dispensers (Pumps) 08-09-11.pdf BCM 501.2 A1 - Apartment House Layout Plans 06-14-11.pdf BCM 502.1 A1 - Horizontal Projection as Building Area 10-11-11.pdf BCM 506.2 A1 - Frontage Used for Area Increase 09-20-11.pdf BCM 507 A1 - Unlimited Area Buildings 08-16-11.pdf BCM 509.2 A1 - Horizontal Building Separation Allowance (Podium Bldg) 06-28-11.pdf BCM 6601 A1 - Temporary Amusement Devices or Structures 10-11-11.pdf BCM 6601 A2 - Inspection of Buildings and Structures at Temporary Events 08-23-11.pdf BCM 6704 A1 - Alternate Security Provisions 09-13-11.pdf BCM 704 A1 - Fire Resistive Protection - Prestressing Steel Elements 10-11-11.pdf BCM 705.2 A1 - Eave Projections 07-19-11.pdf BCM 713 A1 - Cabinets in One-Hour Fire-Resistance-Rated Walls 12-20-11.pdf BCM 808 A1- Suspended Ceiling Systems 10-11-11.pdf BCM AI 101.1 A1 - Watertight Roof Covering on Solid Roof Patio Covers 08-09-11.pdf BCM J101.8 A1 - Maintenance of Drainage Devices on Private Property 06-28-11.pdf BCM J103.2 A1 - Cemetery Grading Plan Reivew and Permit Protocol 10-19-11.pdf BCM J103 A1 - Grading Permit - Excavation to Construct a Retaining Wall 08-16-11.pdf BCM J103 A2 - Grading Permit - Earthwork Within Building Footprint 08-16-11.pdf BCM J103 A3 - Issuing Building Permits on Graded Sites 08-16-11.pdf BCM J104.2.3 A1 - Signatures of Designers on Engineered Grading Plans 06-14-11.pdf BCM J104.2 A1 - Grading Projects - Regular Grading 10-19-11.pdf BCM J110.1 A1 - Elevation Certificates in Special Flood Hazard Areas 06-28-11.pdf Building Forms Application for Building Permit.pdf Application for Combination Pool Permit.pdf Application for Miscellaneous Permit.pdf Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner's Behalf - AM30 13 b.pdf Fire Flow Availability for Building Permit 935.pdf Notice to Property Owner AM 30 13 a.pdf General Documents Attachment A BMP Notes.pdf Security Requirements.pdf Structural Observation Program.pdf Structural Observation Report Form.pdf Wood Special Inspection.pdf Handouts 2008 Code Version Carport Framing Details Ver 4.0 Rev 12-01-2009.pdf Conventional (Type V) Framing Details Ver 4.0 Rev 12-01-2009.pdf Patio Cover Framing Details Ver 4.0 Rev 12-01-2009.pdf 2011 Code Version 2011 Wood Frame Prescriptive Provisions.pdf SamplePlotPlan.pdf Nonresidential 2008 Code Version Non-Residential Correction List.pdf Tenant Improvement Correction List.pdf 2011 Code Version 2011 Nonresidential Plan Review List Ver 2.pdf 2011 Tenant Improvement Plan Review List.pdf Commercial & Industrial Minimum Plan Submittal Requirements.pdf Residential 2008 Code Version Multi-Family Correction List.pdf PV Electrical Worksheet.pdf Residential Correction List Ver 2.pdf Residential OTC Correction List.pdf Solar Panel Systems Correction List.pdf 2011 Code Version 2011 Residential Plan Review List.pdf PV Electrical Worksheet.pdf Solar Panel Systems Correction List.pdf Residential Minimum Plan Submittal Requirements.pdf Residential Plan General Notes.pdf Structural and Technical 2008 Code Version Concrete Shear Wall Correction List.pdf Hillside Structures Correction List.pdf Masonry Wall Correction List.pdf Retaining Wall Correction List.pdf Steel Moment Frame Correction List.pdf Steel Storage Rack Correction List.pdf 2011 Code Version 2011 Hillside Structures Plan Review List.pdf Title 24 Disabled Access 2008 Code Version Accessibility - 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