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The Public Counter is open 
Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Building and Safety Fax:
(310) 396-6473
Inspection Request Line:
(310) 458-2202
Inspectors' Lines:
(310) 458-2201
plus their extension
Inspection Fax:
(310) 458-2104
We are closed on these holidays: New Years Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Day

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SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE

Article 8 BUILDING REGULATIONS

Chapter 8.04 Enforcement and Effective Dates *

Chapter 8.08 Administrative Code *

Chapter 8.12 Building Code

Chapter 8.16 Supplemental Seismic Provisions *

Chapter 8.20 Special Provisions for Hillside Buildings

Chapter 8.24 Electrical Code

Chapter 8.28 Mechanical Code

Chapter 8.32 Plumbing Code *

Chapter 8.36 Energy Code

Chapter 8.40 Fire Code

Chapter 8.44 Fire and Life Safety Prevention Requirements *

Chapter 8.48 Building Security *

Chapter 8.52 Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs Code *

Chapter 8.56 Northridge Earthquake Repair

Chapter 8.60 Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings

Chapter 8.64 Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Existing Concrete and Reinforced Masonry Wall Buildings with Flexible Diaphragms

Chapter 8.68 Voluntary Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Cripple Walls and Sill Plate Anchorage in Single Family Dwelling

Chapter 8.72 Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls in Light, Wood-Framed Buildings

Chapter 8.76 Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Existing Welded Steel Moment Frame Structures

Chapter 8.80 Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Existing Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings

Chapter 8.84 Repair and Maintenance Code

Chapter 8.88 Dangerous Building Code

Chapter 8.92 Housing Code

Chapter 8.96 Abatement of Nuisances

Chapter 8.100 Tenant Protection during Construction

Chapter 8.104 Underground Storage Tanks

Chapter 8.108 Green Building Standards

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