Essential reference for construction in early 20th‑century Los Angeles
Discover a practical handbook that compiles city ordinances, state acts, and a directory of building material firms all in one place. This edition helps architects, builders, and suppliers navigate regulations and find reliable local resources.
- Contains the Los Angeles Building Ordinances up to 1917, plus state acts on tenement housing, hotel and lodging, and dwelling houses.
- Includes a classified directory of local building material firms and a roster of Building Industries Association members.
- Provides practical details on plumbing, gas piping, drainage, and inspection processes for project compliance.
- Features listings for suppliers, contractors, and equipment relevant to construction and building maintenance in Los Angeles.
Ideal for readers involved in planning, contracting, and supplying building projects in early Los Angeles, and for historical research into municipal regulation and trade networks of the era.