Long Beach requires Building and Safety permits for built-in outdoor kitchens that include gas piping, electrical wiring, or plumbing under LBMC Chapter 18.04, which adopts the California Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes.
Long Beach Building and Safety requires separate trade permits for the gas, electric, and plumbing components of a built-in outdoor kitchen under LBMC Chapter 18.04, which adopts the California Building Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, and California Electrical Code. A gas permit covers natural gas piping to a grill, side burner, or pizza oven; an electrical permit covers any 120/240V circuit for outdoor outlets, lighting, or refrigeration; a plumbing permit covers built-in sinks with city water and waste connections. The masonry counter or island is generally exempt from a building permit if under 4 feet tall and not enclosed by walls per the California Building Code Section 105.2 exemptions. Outdoor kitchens with permanent gas appliances must meet 10-foot clearance from combustible construction per CFC 308. Coastal Zone properties may need a Coastal Development Permit for permanent built-in structures.
Working without Building and Safety permits results in stop-work orders and a doubled permit fee for after-the-fact permits under LBMC Section 18.01. Unpermitted gas lines also create a safety risk and may be disconnected by SoCalGas upon notification.
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