MEP Plans in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Permit-ready mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans for ADUs, garage conversions, additions and single-family homes in Palos Verdes Estates, prepared for plan check at the City of Palos Verdes Estates building department, with Title 24 available in the same order.
Palos Verdes Estates project facts we design around
| County | Los Angeles County |
|---|---|
| Title 24 climate zone | Climate Zone 6, confirmed by ZIP for every project |
| Electric utility (most addresses) | Southern California Edison (SCE) |
| Permit review | The City of Palos Verdes Estates building department |
| ADU permits issued, 2021–2025 | 38 (#321 of 450 cities) |
| ADU approval timeline | Approve or deny within 60 days of a complete application (state law) |
ADU building activity in Palos Verdes Estates
Palos Verdes Estates issued 38 ADU building permits from 2021 through 2025, the 321st most among the 450 California cities that reported ADU permits. Permits went from 8 in 2022 to 20 in 2025.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not reported | 8 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
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 Palos Verdes Estates
The HVAC is sized from a room-by-room Manual J using the outdoor design conditions for the address, in Climate Zone 6's coastal, marine-influenced climate. Right-size the heat pump from a real Manual J instead of a tonnage guess.
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 |
| Long Beach | CZ 6, 8 | Southern California Edison (SCE) | 3,015 |
| 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 |
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Guides for Palos Verdes Estates projects
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Start My OrderGeneral guidance, not legal advice. Climate zone and utility are shown for most addresses in Palos Verdes Estates; requirements vary by project. Confirm with the City of Palos Verdes Estates building department.