GMED Functions

GMED is comprised of the geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, and materials engineering disciplines. The Division performs many functions including:

• Conducting the review of geologic and soils reports for verification of compliance with the Los Angeles County Building Code for contract cities and the unincorporated areas of the County.
  
  
• Ensuring compliance with the State Seismic Hazards Mapping and Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones Acts.
  
  
• Establishing and implementing policy from a geotechnical standpoint.
  
  
• Determining the required structural section of roadways in new subdivisions.
  
  
• Assisting Building and Safety Division to assess building site stability following emergency events.