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Commercial/Industrial Policies
Architectural:
BDP-BLG8 Construction Trailers
BDP-BLG14 Demising Wall in Covered Mall
BDP-BLG15 Individual Fire Protection of Primary Structural Frame
BDP-BLG17 Multi-Family Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station
BDP-BLG22 Hazardous Materials Control Areas in Existing Building
BDP-BLG33 Grease Duct Enclosure
BDP-BLG37 Solar Photovoltaic Panels Supported by a Structure over Parking Stalls
BDP-BLG39 Clearance Required for Kiosks and Carts in Covered Mall
BDP-BLG40 Special Inspection Requirement for Exterior Balcony/Elevated Walkway
BDP-BLG41 Firestopping Requirements
BDP-BLG42 CalGreen and Green Building Ordinance Requirements
BDP-BLG43 Type III FRT Exterior Wall Framing
BDP-BLG49 PCBs Management Policy
Structural:
BDP-BLG4 Water Heater Installation on Top of Ceiling Framing
BDP-BLG5 Chain Link Fence Design
BDP-BLG7 Special Inspection for Pre-Cast Wall Columns
BDP-BLG10 Nonstructural Components Requiring Seismic Anchorage or Restraining
BDP-BLG13 Posting of Protected Zone in Intermediate and Special Steel Moment-Resisting Frames
BDP-BLG26 Allowable Lateral Bearing Pressure for Pole Type Footings
BDP-BLG27 Backfilling of Swimming Pool or Spa
BDP-BLG40 Special Inspection Requirement for Exterior Balcony/Elevated Walkway
BDP-BLG44 Structural Observation Requirements
BDP-BLG45 Movable Equipment Anchorage
BDP-BLG48 Special Inspection on Hillside Construction
Electrical:
BDP-EL1 Access To Electrical Equipment
BDP-EL2 Multi-Tenancy Branch Circuits & Disconnects
BDP-EL4 Water Bonding to a Grounding Electrode
BDP-EL7 Protection of Working Space Clearances at Electrical Equipment
BDP-EL9 Electrical Service Lock Out Tag Out
BDP-EL10 Approval of the Installation and Use of Electrical Equipment
General:
BDP-BG1 Reactivating Permits to “Close out”
Mechanical:
BDP-ME1 HVAC Smoke Detector Performance Test
BDP-ME2 Booster Fan Use in Clothes Dryer Exhaust
BDP-ME3 Smoke Detectors in Great Mall Tenant Spaces
BDP-ME6 Kitchen Grease Duct Fire Wrap Policy
Plumbing:
BDP-PL1 Water Heater Pressure & Temperature Termination in Garages
BDP-PL3 High Density Residential Building Sewer Cleanouts
BDP-PL5 Disinfection of Potable Water System
BDP-PL6 New and Modified Gas Piping Systems
Sign:
Residential Policies
Architectural:
BDP-BLG8 Construction Trailers
BDP-BLG12 Escape Window Release Mechanism
BDP-BLG17 Multi-Family Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station
BDP-BLG18 R3 Occupancy – New Openings Enlargement of Exiting Openings in Exiting Exterior Walls
BDP-BLG20 Additions to R3 Occupancies Less Than 5 Feet From Property Line
BDP-BLG29 Required Front and Height Clearance for Fixtures in Residential Bathrooms
BDP-BLG36 Alternative to Flammable Vapor Ventilation in Private Garages
BDP-BLG40 Special Inspection Requirement for Exterior Balcony/Elevated Walkway
BDP-BLG43 Type III FRT Exterior Wall Framing
BLD-BLG49 PCBs Management Policy
BDP-BLG50 Fire Sprinkler Requirements for Rebuild
Structural:
BDP-BLG2 Footings for New Patio Covers and Enclosures
BDP-BLG4 Water Heater Installation on Top of Ceiling Framing
BDP-BLG6 Exemption of Foundation and Soil Investigation
BDP-BLG9 Design & Preparation of Structural Drawings for Hillside Construction
BDP-BLG13 Posting of Protected Zone in Intermediate and Special Steel Moment-Resisting Frames
BDP-BLG26 Allowable Lateral Bearing Pressure for Pole Type Footings
BDP-BLG27 Backfilling of Swimming Pool or Spa
BDP-BLG40 Special Inspection Requirement for Exterior Balcony/Elevated Walkway
BDP-BLG44 Structural Observation Requirements
BDP-BLG48 Special Inspection on Hillside Construction
Electrical:
BDP-EL1 Access To Electrical Equipment
BDP-EL4 Water Bonding to a Grounding Electrode
BDP-EL9 Electrical Service Lock Out Tag Out
BDP-EL10 Approval of the Installation and Use of Electrical Equipment
General:
BDP-BG1 Reactivating Permits to “Close out”
Mechanical:
BDP-ME1 HVAC Smoke Detector Performance Test
BDP-ME2 Booster Fan Use in Clothes Dryer Exhaust
BDP-ME5 Mechanical Ventilation Through Infiltration
Plumbing:
BDP-PL1 Water Heater Pressure & Temperature Termination in Garages
BDP-PL2 Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems
BDP-PL3 High Density Residential Building Sewer Cleanouts
BDP-PL5 Disinfection of Potable Water System
BDP-PL6 New and Modified Gas Piping Systems