Los Angeles Building Code — LAMC Chapter IX § 98.0708 Standards for Fencing and Barricading a Vacant Structure
Los Angeles Building Code — LAMC Chapter IX · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · Los Angeles
Cite as: Los Angeles Building Code — LAMC Chapter IX § 98.0708 · Text as of 2026-09-23
(Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
The Responsible Person shall barricade the Vacant Structure according to the following specifications and requirements:
(a) Remove all waste, rubbish, debris, flammable, combustible, or hazardous materials from the interior of the structure; and
(b) Remove all waste, rubbish, debris, excessive vegetation, inoperable vehicles, trailers, appliances, and any other similar materials from the yards surrounding the Vacant Structure; and
(c) Barricade all unsecured doorways, windows, damaged walls, roofs, foundations or exterior openings in accordance with the requirements of Division 89, Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC; and
(d) Fence the entire lot surrounding the Vacant Structure in accordance with the requirements of Division 89, Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC; and
(e) Post the property containing the Vacant Structure with signs stating that the property is closed to the general public in accordance with the requirements of LAMC Section 41.24.
SEC. 98.0709. ENTRY OR INTERFERENCE WITH NOTICE PROHIBITED.
(Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
(a) It is unlawful for any person to enter or occupy any structure or premises that has been posted pursuant to LAMC Subdivision 91.8903.1.5, Subsection 91.8904.1, or Section 98.0708(e), except to repair or demolish the structure under proper permit or for a purpose authorized by the owner.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to remove or deface any notice posted pursuant to LAMC Subdivision 91.8903.1.5, Subsection 91.8904.1, Section 98.0708(e) or Section 98.0714.
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