Glendale, CA Building Safety: Green Building Code (2026)

58 implements the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) locally through its Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion Program. Any 'covered project,' meaning new construction, a residential addition that increases conditioned area, a non-residential addition or alteration, or a city project of 5,000 square feet or more, must submit a construction waste management plan to the building official before a permit issues (Sec. 060). 408 for residential work (Sec. 060(C)). Applicants must also post a diversion security deposit with the plan; the building official can waive it only if the calculated deposit would be $200 or less (Sec.

080(A)). No certificate of occupancy issues until the applicant submits a construction and demolition diversion worksheet with original recycling-facility receipts within 60 days of project completion, documenting actual tonnage diverted (Sec. 090). A deposit is forfeited if the building official finds the project fell short of 65% diversion or failed to submit required documentation (Sec. 100). An applicant denied a refund may appeal in writing to the building and fire board of appeals within 15 calendar days of the building official's decision; the board must set a hearing within 60 days and its ruling is final (Sec.

110). Non-residential additions of 1,000 square feet or more, or building additions valued at $200,000 or more, must additionally document proper handling of universal waste.