The following links provide information regarding the City of La Quinta's Building Division's interpretation and application of specific Code sections. If you have an interpretive issue or question that is not addressed below, please contact the Building & Safety Manager.
Building Code:
- BU05-001. Alternate Methods of Construction Approval - Detectable Warnings at Curb Ramps (2001 CBC, Section 1127B.5) (PDF)
- BU05-002. Alternate Methods of Construction Approval - Omission of Weep Screed (2001 CBC, Section 2506.5) (PDF)
- BU05-003. Maximum Length of Curb Ramps (2001 CBC, Sections 1127B.5 & 1133B.5.5) (PDF Pending)
Mechanical Code:
Electrical Code:
- EL05-001. Adoption of 2004 California Electrical Code, effective August 1, 2005 (PDF)
Plumbing Code:
Energy Code:
- EN05-001. Early Adoption of 2005 California Energy Code, effective August 1, 2005 (PDF)
- EN05-002. 2005 California Energy Code, Residential Compliance Forms (PDF)
- EN05-003. 2005 California Energy Code, Nonresidential Compliance Forms (PDF)
- EN05-004. Air Conditioner Changeouts: SPECIAL BULLETIN (CEC-400-2005-046.PDF) from the California Energy Commission, with guidelines for a successful air conditioner changeout under the 2005 Standards (PDF)
- EN06-001. Outdoor Signs. Energy requirements for most outdoor signs. See also the Nonresidential Compliance Manual at the California Energy Commission website (PDF)
Miscellaneous:
- MI05-001. Clarification of Residential Precise Grading Plan Processing (Approved Rough Grading Plan required) (PDF)
- MI06-001. Description of Owner-Builder Exemption from Contractors' State License Law (PDF)