Construction & Demolition Ordinance

On September 12, 2002, Governor Davis adopted Senate Bill 1374 which imposes a state mandated local C&D program. Per the CALGreen Construction Waste Management Requirements, at least 65% of the total C&D debris generated by a covered project must be recycled and/or reused.

To comply with the regulations of the legislation, the City of Commerce adopted Ordinance 618 which went into effect on January 31, 2009.

As a resource to permit applicants, the Environmental Services Division developed a C&D Debris Diversion Program Guide to help direct contractors and subcontractors towards a successful outcome during the final approval process.

Covered Projects include:

• All construction and tenant improvement projects requiring a permit pursuant to the L.A. County Building Codes;
• Projects either 10,000 square feet or greater or have an existing or projected value of $10,000 or greater;
• All demolition or grading projects of any valuation, and
• All City-sponsored construction, demolition and renovation projects.

Exempt Projects include:

• Work not requiring a building or demolition permit;
• Detached single family residential structures and associated detached or attached accessory structures unless they represent significant reconstruction/remodel as determined by the Building Official;
• Work requiring only a plumbing, electrical or mechanical permit;
• Roofing projects that do not include removal of the existing roof; and
• Demolition or construction required to protect public health or safety in an emergency, as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21060.3.

C&D Forms

C&D Debris Diversion Program Guide

C&D Waste Management Plan

C&D Waste Management Report

C&D Exemption Request

Suggested C&D Facilities

City-Authorized Refuse Haulers

Recycled Content Products for Construction Catalog

Specification Writers, architects, and planners can use the CalRecycle on-line Construction and Demolition (C&D) Recycling Catalog to find products that range from reuse to recycled content. The Recyecled Content Products for Construction Catalog will help you find products that meet CALGreen, the US Green Building Council's LEED requirements. This site can be a resource to your project.