MEP Plans in Long Beach, CA
Permit-ready mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans for ADUs, garage conversions, additions and single-family homes in Long Beach, prepared for plan check at Long Beach Development Services, with Title 24 available in the same order.
Long Beach project facts we design around
| County | Los Angeles County |
|---|---|
| Title 24 climate zone | Climate Zone 6 (with parts in CZ 8), confirmed by ZIP for every project |
| Electric utility (most addresses) | Southern California Edison (SCE) |
| Permit review | Long Beach Development Services |
| ADU permits issued, 2021–2025 | 3,015 (#3 of 450 cities) |
| ADU approval timeline | Approve or deny within 60 days of a complete application (state law) |
ADU building activity in Long Beach
Long Beach issued 3,015 ADU building permits from 2021 through 2025, the 3rd most among the 450 California cities that reported ADU permits. Permits went from 444 in 2021 to 644 in 2025.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 444 | 509 | 671 | 747 | 644 |
Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development, Annual Progress Report data (ADU building permits by year).
Title 24 in Climate Zone 6
- Windows: U-factor 0.30 or lower and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) 0.23 or lower, with total window area up to 20% of floor area (west-facing up to 5%).
- Solar PV sized by the CEC formula kW = (floor area x 0.594) / 1000 + 1.23; no PV is required if that is under 1.8 kWdc, which for a single ADU works out to about 960 sq ft or smaller.
Climate Zone 6 requirements in full →
HVAC design for Long Beach
The California Energy Commission's design-day data for Long Beach gives the outdoor conditions a Manual J load calculation uses: a summer design temperature of 86°F and a winter design temperature of 35°F.
| Summer design (1%) | 86°F dry bulb / 67°F wet bulb |
|---|---|
| Winter design (median of extremes) | 35°F |
| Daily temperature range | 18°F |
| Elevation | 34 ft |
Loads are small in this mild climate, so the common mistake is oversizing. A right-sized heat pump runs longer, quieter cycles and controls humidity better than a rule-of-thumb unit.
Electrical service from Southern California Edison (SCE)
If the load calculation shows you need a service upgrade, a second meter or a relocated service, Southern California Edison (SCE) handles that through its Building, Renovation, and Project Planning Portal, separately from the building permit.
ADU electrical service with Southern California Edison (SCE) →
Plumbing and sewer
The plumbing plan shows the route, slope and cleanouts of the connection to the existing sewer lateral.
Pricing is flat statewide: ADU plans from $995, full ADU MEP package from $2,295, Title 24 add-on $240. See what's in a complete ADU MEP set.
Nearby places compared
| Place | Climate zone | Electric utility | ADU permits 2021–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | CZ 9, 8, 6, 16 | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) | 52,059 |
| Glendale | CZ 9 | Glendale Water and Power | 2,945 |
| Burbank | CZ 9 | Burbank Water and Power | 1,376 |
| Torrance | CZ 6, 8 | Southern California Edison (SCE) | 1,051 |
| Downey | CZ 8 | Southern California Edison (SCE) | 1,020 |
| Lakewood | CZ 8 | Southern California Edison (SCE) | 1,016 |
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Start My OrderGeneral guidance, not legal advice. Climate zone and utility are shown for most addresses in Long Beach; requirements vary by project. Confirm with Long Beach Development Services.