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LA Fires
Mar. 17, 2025
The Law of Rebuilding LA Episode 19: What new building codes mean for rebuilding efforts
Land use expert Edgar Khalatian breaks down essential building code distinctions and regulatory requirements that will shape reconstruction timelines and costs for fire-affected property owners.
In this episode of The Law of Rebuilding LA, Daily Journal Contributing Editor Howard Miller continues his conversation with Mayer Brown's Edgar Khalatian, focusing on specific state requirements for rebuilding after the fires.
Miller and Khalatian discuss:
- Distinctions between building codes and zoning codes
- Gov. Newsom's executive order on building code requirements
- Financial implications of mandatory code upgrades for pre-2019 structures
- Potential conflicts between building code requirements and CEQA/Coastal Act exemptions
- New "Zone O" requirements for ember-resistant structures
- Affordable housing considerations in rebuilding efforts
- Rules for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in reconstruction
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