CBC Volume 1

2007Ca~ifornia

BuiJ$lingCodeCalifornia Code at;RegulationsTitle 24, Part 2, Volu;l1te 1 of 2California BuildingStandards Commission

Based on 2006 International Bu~ilding Code®

EffECTIVEJANUARY 1, 2008

(For Errata and Supplements, see History Note Appendix)

2007 California Building CodeVolume 1 of2

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PREFACE

This document is Part 2 of the official triennial compilation and publication of the adoptions, amendments and repeal of administrative regulations to California Code ofRegulations, Title 24, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. This Part isknown as the California Building Code and incorporates, by adoption, the 2006 edition of the International Building Code of theInternational Code Council with the California amendments.

The California Building Standards Code is published in its entirety every three years by order of the California legislature, with supplements published in intervening years. The California legislature delegated authority to various State agencies, boards, commissions and departments to create building regulations to implement the State's statutes. These building regulations or standards havethe same force of law, and take effect 180 days after their publication unless otherwise stipulated. The Cal(fornia Building Standards Code applies to occupancies in the State of California as annotated.

A city, county or city and county may establish more restrictive building standards reasonably necessary because of local climatic,geological or topographical conditions. Findings of the local condition(s) and the adopted local building standard(s) must be filedwith the California Building Standards Commission to become effective and may not be effective sooner than the effective date ofthis edition of California Building Standards Code. Local building standards that were adopted and applicable to previous editionsof the California Building Standards Code do not apply to this edition without appropriate adoption and the required filing.

To familiarize themselves with the format of this code, it is suggested that users review the following contents:

• How To Distinguish Model Code Language From California Amendments

• Matrix Adoption Tables

Should users find publication (e.g., typographical) errors or inconsistencies in this code or wish to offer comments toward improving its format, please address these comments to:

California Building Standards Commission2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130

Sacramento, CA 95833-2936

Phone: (916) 263-0916FAX: (916) 263-0959

Web Page: www.bsc.ca.gov

Acknowledgement

The 2007 California Building Standards Code (Code) was developed through the outstanding collaborative efforts of the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Division of State Architect, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Office ofStatewide Health Planning and Development, the California Energy Commission, and the Building Standards Commission (Commission).

This collaborative effort included the assistance of the Commission's Code Advisory Committees and many other volunteers thatworked tirelessly to assist the Commission in the production of this Code.

Members of the Building Standards Commission

Secretary Rosario Marin - ChairIsam Hasenin - Vice-ChairJames BarthmanKim BlacksethSusan Dowty

Christina JamisonStephen JensenRobert PernellRichard SawhillSteven Winkel

David Walls - Executive DirectorThomas Morrison - Deputy

Executive Director

For questions on California state agency amendments, please refer to the contact list on the following page.

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California Code of Regulations, Title 24

California Agency Information Contact List

California Energy Commission

Energy Hotline (800) 772-3300Building Efficiency StandardsAppliance Efficiency StandardsCompliance Manual/Forms

California State Lands Commission

Marine Oil Terminals (562) 499-6317

California State Library

Construction Standards (918) 445-9604

Corrections Standards Authority

Local Adult Jail Standards (916) 324-1914Local Juvenile Facility Standards (916) 324-1914

Department of Consumer Affairs - Acupuncture Board

Office Standards (916) 445-3021

Department of Consumer Affairs - Board ofPharmacy

Pharmacy Standards (916) 574-7900

Department of Consumer Affairs - Bureau ofBarberingand Cosmetology

Barber and Beauty Shop andCollege Standards (916) 952-5210

Department of Consumer Affairs - Bureau ofHome Furnishings and Thermal Insulation

Insulation Testing Standards (916) 574-2041

Department of Consumer Affairs - StructuralPest Control Board

Structural Standards (800) 737-8188

Department of Consumer Affairs - VeterinaryMedical Board

Veterinary Hospital Standard (916) 263-2610

Department ofFood and Agriculture

Meat and Poultly Packing PlantStandards (916) 654-0509Dairy Standards (916) 654-0773

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Department of Health Services

Organized Camps Standards (916) 449-5661Public Swimming Pools Standards (916) 449-5661Asbestos Standards (510) 620-2874

Department ofHousing and Community Development

Residential - Hotels, Motels, Apartments,Single-Family Dwellings (916) 445-9471

Permanent Structures in Mobilehome andSpecial Occupancy Parks (916) 445-9471

Factory-Built Housing, ManufacturedHousing and Commercial Modular (916) 445-3338

Mobilehomes - Permits and InspectionsNorthern Region (916) 255-2501Southern Region (951) 782-4420

Employee Housing Standards (916) 445-9471

Department of Water Resources

Gray Water Installations Standards (916) 651-9687

Division ofthe State Architect - Access Compliance

Access Compliance Standards (916) 445-8100

Division ofthe State Architect - Structural Safety

Public Schools Standards (916) 445-8100Essential Services Building Standards (916) 445-8100

Office ofStatewide Health Planning and Development

Hospital Standards (916) 654-3139Skilled Nursing Facility Standards (916) 654-3139Clinic Standards (916) 654-3139Permits (916) 654-3392

Office ofthe State Fire Marshal

Code Development and Analysis (916) 445-8200Fire Safety Standards (916) 445-8200Fireplace Standards (916) 445-8200Day Care Centers Standards (916) 445-8200Exit Standards (916) 445-8200

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EFFECTIVE USE OF THE ISC/CSC

Distilling the code review process down to a methodical, sequential list of considerations is generally problematic. In many cases,related provisions from various chapters of the code must be considered simultaneously, or reconsidered later in the process toarrive at the con-ect classification or determination. Any number of acceptable alternatives may exist for construction of the buildingand its specific features. Each choice provided by the code must be evaluated for its specific impact on other aspects of the building'sanalysis. With a basic understanding of the inten-elationship of the various chapters, the practiced code user will make an initialassessment of the building as a first step of the code review process. The following outline may be helpful as a guide for the effectiveuse of the IBC/CBC, with the understanding that final resolution of each step is often dependant on subsequent steps.

The following process is divided into two distinct areas of analysis, the nonstructural provisions of the IBC/CBC and the structural provisions.

Nonstructural Provisions1. Identify the distinct and varied uses of the building. The uses that will occur within the building must be identified, evaluatedand classified into one or more of the distinct occupancy classifications established in the IBC/CBC. Some buildings will be classified as single occupancy, where there is only one applicable occupancy classification. Others will be considered as mixed occupancy due to the presence of two or more uses that are classified into different occupancy groups.

(California) Chapter i-Application ofCalifornia Building Standards: Determine whether the use or occupancy is regulatedby a state agency. Review California Chapter 1 to determine (1) which agencies regulate the use or occupancy, and (2) whichauthority is responsible for enforcement ofbuilding standards.

Matrix Adoption Tables-Scope ofCalifornia Building Standards: Review the matrix adoption tables to identify the chaptersand sections o.lmodel code that are adopted, amended or superseded by the California Building Standards. (See "How to Distinguish Model Code Languagefrom California Amendments.")

Sec. 302.1 Classify the building into one or more occupancy groups. Although there are 10 general occupancy groups,many of the groups are subdivided into subgroups to allow for a more exacting analysis of the building under consideration.

Sec. 303 Group A

Sec. 304 Group B

Sec. 305 Group E

Sec. 306 Group F

Sec. 307 Group H

Sec. 308 Group I

Sec. 309 Group M

Sec. 310 Group R

Sec. 311 Group S

Sec. 312 Group U

2. Determine if the building is to be fully sprinklered. Many of the code provisions vary based upon the presence of an automaticsprinkler system throughout the building.

Sec. 903.2 Determine if the building requires a fire sprinkler system. Many of the mandates for the installation of a sprinkler system are based upon the occupancy or occupancies that occur within the building. The provisions will often require somedegree of occupant load determination. Other conditions may also trigger a required sprinkler installation, such as buildingheight or the lack of exterior openings.

Ifa sprinkler system is not required, review for potential code modifications if a sprinkler system is installed. There are asignificant number of benefits provided by the code if a sprinkler system is installed. An initial analysis of the building will typically allow for an early determination of the value of such sprinkler benefits.

Sec. 504.2 Story and height increase

Sec. 506.3 Allowable area increase

Sec. 1017.1 Elimination of corridor fire-resistance rating

Sec. 507 Unlimited area building

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Sec. 507

Sec. 506

EFFECTIVE USE OF THE IBC/CBC

3. Determine the appropriate type of construction for the building. The permitted types of construction are primarily basedupon the occupancy classifications involved, the building's height and the building's floor area. Other conditions may also affect theappropriate construction types, including the building's location on the lot and the intended materials of construction. In buildingswith mixed-occupancy conditions, the methods of addressing the relationship between the multiple occupancies indirectly affectconstruction type.

Sec. 202 and 502 Calculate actual height of building in both ''feet'' and "stories above grade plane." The code specificallydescribes the method for assigning a building height: measure both in the number of feet and the number of stories above grade plane.The actual height must be compared with the allowable height to determine if the building's type of construction is acceptable.

Sec. 504 Determine allowable height permitted for both "feet" and "stories"

Sec. 505 Determine if mezzanine provisions are applicable

Sec. 504.3 Determine if any rooftop structures are in compliance

Sec.502 Calculate actual floor area of each story of building. The building area is typically the entire floor area that occurswithin the surrounding exterior walls. The building area for each individual story must be calculated, as well as for the building asa whole.

Determine if building qualifies as an unlimited area building

Determine allowable area permitted for building and each story if:

Sec. 506 Single-occupancy building

Sec. 508.3.1 Multi-occupancy w/accessory occupancies

Sec.508.3.2 Multi-occupancy building w/nonseparated occupancies

Sec. 508.3.3 Multi-occupancy building w/separated occupancies

Sec. 705.1 Use of fire walls

Sec. 509 Determine ifspecial provisions are to be applied for height and/or area. The general requirements for allowable heightand area may be modified under limited conditions, typically where a parking garage is located in abuilding with other occupancies.

Sec. 602 Verify that the type of materials and degree of fire resistance for the building's major elements comply withTable 601. Once the acceptable types of construction are determined based upon the building's occupancy, height and floor area,the major building elements must be evaluated for compliance with the required degree of fire resistance and the appropriatematerials of construction.

4. Locate the building on the site. The location of the building(s) on the lot is fundamental to the degree of fire exposure to andfrom adjoining buildings and lots. In addition, the building's location influences the amount of fire depmtment access that can beprovided from the exterior of the building.

Sec.503.1.2 Determine the number of buildings on the site. Where two or more buildings are located on the same lot, theycan be evaluated as a single building or multiple buildings. The type of construction requirements may differ based upon whichof the two methods is utilized.

Sec. 602.1 Determine minimum required fire rating of exterior walls. The fire separation distance is the measurement usedin evaluating the necessary fire rating for exterior walls. It is measured from the building to the lot line, to the center line of a public way or to an imaginary assumed line between two buildings on the same lot.

Sec.704.8 Determine exterior opening protection requirements. Openings in exterior walls are regulated by the fire separation distance and the rating of the exterior wall in which they are located.

Sec.506.2 Determine frontage increase for allowable area purposes. Utilized primarily for fire department access, openspace adjacent to a building's perimeter provides for an increase in the allowable area.

5. Identify extent of any special detailed occupancy requirements. Special types of buildings, special uses that occur withinbuildings and special elements of a building are further regulated through specific requirements found in Chapter 4. Since these provisions are specific in nature, they apply in lieu of the general requirements found elsewhere in the code.

Chapter 4 Determine special detailed requirements based on occupancy. A number of the special provisions are applicable to a specific occupancy or group of similar occupancies.

Sec. 402 Covered mall buildings

Sec. 403 High-rise buildings

Sec. 404 Atriums

Sec. 406 Motor-vehicle-related occupancies

Sec. 407, 408 Group 1-2 and 1-3 occupancies

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Sec. 415 Group H occupancies

Table 508.2 Determine if building contains any incidental use areas. The uses identified in Table 508.2 are considered as aportion of the occupancy in which they are located, but special conditions require that they be addressed in a more specific manner.

Sec. 508.2 Provide fire separation and/or fire-extinguishing system

6. Calculate occupant load ofbuilding and individual spaces within building. Although the primary use of an occupant load is inthe design of the building's means of egress system, occupant load is also occasionally an important factor in occupancy classification, sprinkler system and fire alarm system requirements and plumbing fixture counts.

Chapter 10 Verify compliance with means of egress provisions. The anticipated occupant load is the basis for the design ofthe means of egress system. The egress elements must provide for a direct, continuous, obvious, undiminished and unobstructedpath of travel from any occupiable point in the building to the public way.

Sec. 1005.1 Egress width and distribution

Sec. 1006.3 Emergency lighting

Sec. 1007 Accessible means of egress

Sec. 1008.1.2 Door swing

Sec. 1008.1.8 Door operations

Sec. 1008.1.9 Panic hardware

Sec. 1009.1 Stairway width

Sec. 1009.3 Stairway treads and risers

Sec. 1011.1 Exit signs

Sec. 1012 Stairway and ramp handrails

Sec. 1013 Guards

Sec. 1014.2 Egress through intervening spaces

Sec. 1014.3 Common path of egress travel

Sec. 1015.1 Number of exit or exit access doorways

Sec. 1015.2 Egress separation

Sec. 1016.1 Travel distance

Sec. 1017.1 Corridor construction

Sec. 1019 Number of exits

Sec. 1020.1 Vertical exit enclosures

Sec. 1021 Exit passageways

Sec. J022 Horizontal exits

Sec. 1023 Exterior exit stairways

Sec. 1024 Exit discharge

Sec. 1025 Egress from assembly occupancies

7. Identify and evaluate fire-resistance-rated construction elements. Where fire-resistance-rated construction is mandated byother provisions of the code, the provisions of Chapter 7 identify the appropriate methods for gaining compliance.

Chapter 7 Verify compliance w/ details of fire resistance. The various elements of fire-resistance-rated construction aredetailed, including walls, horizontal assemblies, shaft enclosures and the penetration of such elements by conduit, ducts, pipingand other items.

Sec. 704

Sec. 70S

Sec. 706

Sec. 708

Sec. 709

Sec. 710

Sec. 707

Exterior walls

Fire walls

Fire barriers

Fire partitions

Smoke barriers

Smoke partitions

Shaft enclosures

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Sec. 7 I0 Horizontal assemblies

Sec. 714 Structural members

Sec. 715 Opening protectives

Sec. 716 Ducts and air transfer openings

8. Identify and evaluate materials utilized as interior floor, wall and ceiling finishes. Finish materials within the building areprimarily regulated for flame spread and smoke development characteristics.

Sec. 803.5 Verify compliance of wall and ceiling finishes. Interior wall and ceiling finishes are regulated based upon theoccupancy classification of the space and their location within the means of egress system. The classification may typically bereduced where sprinkler protection is provided.

Sec.804.4 Verify compliance offloor finishes. While regulated differently than wall and ceiling finishes, floor finishes comprised of fibers are also controlled based upon their use in the egress system, the occupancy classification and the presence of asprinkler system.

9. Identify additional fire protection systems that may be required. In addition to automatic sprinkler systems, there are severalother types of fire protection systems that may be required in a building.

Sec. 907.2 Determine compliance with fire alarm provisions. Fire alarm systems are typically mandated based upon theoccupancy classification and the number of occupants.

Sec.905.3 Determine if standpipe system is required. A standpipe system is required in buildings once a specified height isreached to provide for a more effective means of fighting a fire within the building.

Sec. 905.4-.6 Verify location of standpipe hose connections

10. Identify any special use features of the building. The activities that occur within the building pose varying risks to the occupants. Special conditions are applicable when such activities are anticipated.

Chapter 4 Verify compliance with special detailed requirements. These provisions are often an extension of the generalrequirements found elsewhere in the code.

Sec. 410 Stages and platforms

Sec. 413 Combustible storage

Sec. 414 Hazardous materials

Sec. 416 Application of flammable finishes

11. Identify roof assembly or roof covering. The roof covering is designed to provide the building with weather protection, fireretardancy, decoration or a combination of such purposes.

Sec. 1505.1 Verify classification of roof covering. Roof coverings are typically required to provide protection against moderate or light fire exposures from the exterior. Their minimum required classification is based upon the type of construction of thebuilding.

12. Determine locations of safety glazing materials. Safety glazing is mandated for glazing located in those areas that are considered as subject to human impact.

Sec.2406.3 Verify safety glazing provided in hazardous locations. Safety glazing must be appropriately identified to ensurethe proper glazing material is installed.

Items 1-4 In doors

Item 6 Adjacent to doors

Item 7 Large panels

Items 10-11 Adjacent to stairways and landings

13. Determine areas of building and site required to be accessible. In general, access to persons with disabilities is required forall buildings. See Chapters llA and lIB.

14. Determine extent of other miscellaneous provisions. Additional provisions may be applicable based upon each individualbuilding and its characteristics.

Chapter 14 Exterior walls. Requirements for installation of wall coverings and the permissible use of combustible materialson the exterior side of exterior walls.

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Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Glass and glazing. General provisions for the installation of glazing materials and skylights.

Gypsum board and plaster. Materials and installation of gypsum board and plaster assemblies.



Chapter 26 Plastic. Materials and installation of light-transmitting plastics, as well as the appropriate installation methods forfoam plastic insulation.

Chapters 27-29 Electrical, mechanical and plumbing installations. Limited provisions addressing the fundamental support systems of a building.

Chapter 30 Elevators. Elevator hoistway provisions, including enclosure of hoistways, emergency operations and hoistwayventing.

Chapter 31 Special construction. A variety of special conditions are addressed, including membrane structures, temporarystructures, pedestrian walkways and tunnels, awnings and canopies, marquees, signs and swimming pool enclosures.

Chapter 32 Encroachment into the public right-of way. Limitations on construction adjacent to public property.

Chapter 33 Safeguards during construction. Methods of protecting pedestrians and adjacent property during constructionactivities.

Structural Provisions

General Requirements

1. Structural Materials.

The structural design begins with the selection of the type of structural materials to be used to support the building. Structural framing systems are constructed of concrete, masonry, steel or wood. Some miscellaneous or specialty structures and components, suchas awnings and canopies, are constructed of aluminum.

The design of various structural materials is covered in specific material chapters in the code, which in tum reference design standards forthe type of material involved. The referenced standards in the 2007 CBC for the structural materials are shown in the following table:

STRUCTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS FOR STRUCTURAL MATERIALS'1

I~ATERIAL

Concrete

l Aluminum

Masonry

IBC/CBC CHAPTER

19

20

21

REFERENCED STANDARD

AC1318Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

ADM 1Aluminum Design Manual

ACI S30/ASCE SfTMS 402

Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures

AISC 360I Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

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' Steel 22 AISC 341Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings

NAS

II North American Specification for the Design of Cold-formed Steel Structural Members

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]. The above table shows the main structural design standards for these structural materials. For a complete list of referenced standards, see IBC/CBC Chapter 35.

2. Design Loads.

Determine the applicable design loads that the building structure is expected to be subjected to. Code-prescribed loads are given inChapter 16 and the referenced standard, Minimum Design Loadsfor Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE 7. The code-prescribedminimum live loads are given in CBC Table 1607.1.

Environmental loads, such as flood, rain, snow, seismic and wind vary based on the location of the building site. The variouscode-prescribed loads are probabilistic in nature. The following table gives the CBC section and ASCE 7 chapter for various typesof load.

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lI Wind loads Section 1609I - -- J.-

~i iI Soil lateral loads Section 1610

I Chapter 31

~ Rain loads Section 1611 Chapter 8I Flood loads Section 1612 Chapter 51!I Earthquake loads Section 1613 Chapter 11-22I

I REFERENCED CBC SECTIONS AND ASCE 7 CHAPTERS FOR LOADS

I Type of Load CSC Section ASCE 7 Chapter

I Dead loads I Section 1606 Chapter 3 li i

L Live loads Section 1607. Table 1607.1 Chapter 4

i Snow loads Section 1608 J Chapter 7

1. Section 16 I2 references ASCE 24, which references Chapter 5 of ASCE 7.

3. Structural Analysis, Design and Detailing.

Once the applicable loads are determined, the structural system of the building must be analyzed to determine the effects of the governing gravity and lateral loads that act on the structure. The structural system of a typical building consists of the roof and floor systems, walls, beams and columns, and the foundation. From the structural analysis, the next step is to design the structural elementsand systems to provide the minimum level of resistance in accordance with the various load combinations prescribed in Section1605.

Once the structural elements and systems are designed, the next step is to detail the load transfer connections to provide a complete load path from the point of origin to the resisting element. The final step is to prepare a complete set of construction documentsas required by Sections 106 and 1603.

General Requirements1. Occupancy Category (IBC/CBC Table 1604.S).

Determine the occupancy category of the building based on Table 1604.5.

Where a structure is occupied by two or more occupancies that are not the same occupancy category, the building must be classified in the highest occupancy category corresponding to the various occupancies.

Where structures have two or more portions that are structurally separated, each separate portion should be separately classified.

Where a separated portion of a structure provides required access or egress from another portion of the building with a higheroccupancy category, both portions of the building must be assigned the higher occupancy category.

Where a separated portion of a structure shares life safety components with another portion of the building with a higher occupancy category, both portions of the building must be assigned the higher occupancy category.

2. Floor and roof live loads (IBC/CBC Table 1607.1).

Determine uniformly distributed and concentrated floor live load for the floor areas of the building in accordance with Section1603.1.1 and Table 1607.1.

Floor live load reduction in accordance with Section 1607.9 should be indicated for each type of Ii ve load that is reduced.

Detennine the roof live load for roof areas in accordance with Section 1607.11.

Roof live load reduction in accordance with Section 1607.11.2 should be indicated for roof Ii ve loads that are reduced.

3. Snow load (IBC/CBC Section 1608, ASCE 7 Section 7).

Determine the ground snow load, P~, based on the location ofthe building site in accordance with Figure 1608.2 for the contiguous United States and Table 1608.2 for Alaska.

In areas where the ground snow load, P~, exceeds 10 psf, the following information should be detennined:

1. Flat-roof snow load, PI'

2. Snow exposure factor, Ceo

3. Snow load importance factor, I.

4. Thermal factor, Ct.

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4. Wind speed and wind exposure category.

Determine the following information related to wind loads in accordance with Section 1603.1.4:

1. Basic 3-second gust wind speed (mph).

2. Wind importance factor, I.

3. Wind exposure category (B, C, D). If more than one wind exposure is used, the wind exposure for each wind directionshould be determined.

4. The applicable internal pressure coefficient.

5. The design wind pressure (pst) used for the design of exterior component and cladding materials not specifically designedby the registered design professional should be indicated.

5. Earthquake design requirements.

Determine the following information related to seismic loads regardless of whether seismic loads govern the design of the lateral-force-resisting system of the building:

1. Seismic importance factor, I, based on occupancy category.

2. Mapped spectral response accelerations, Ss and 5,.

3. Site class.

4. Design spectral response coefficients, SDS and SD/'

5. Seismic design category.

6. Basic seismic-force-resisting system(s).

7. Design base shear.

8. Seismic response coefficient(s), Cs'

9. Response modification factor(s), R.

10. Analysis procedure used.

6. Special loads.

Determine any special loads that are applicable to the design of the building, structure or portions thereof along with the specificsection of the code that addresses the special loading condition.

7. Load combinations.

Buildings and other structures and portions thereof are required to be designed to resist the load combinations specified in Section 1605.2 or 1605.3 and Chapters 18 through 23, and the special seismic load combinations of Section 1605.4 where requiredby Section 12.3.3.3 or 12.10.2.1 of ASCE 7.

8. Wind and seismic detailing.

Lateral-force-resisting systems are required to conform to the seismic detailing requirements ofthe code and ASCE 7 (excludingChapter 14 and Appendix llA) even when wind load effects are greater than seismic load effects.

9. Serviceability.

Structural systems and members shall be designed to have adequate stiffness to limit deflections and lateral drift. The deflectionof structural members shall not exceed the more restrictive of the limitations of Sections 1604.3.2 through 1604.3.5 or that permitted by Table 1604.3. Structural systems shall be designed to have adequate stiffness to limit deformation and lateral drift dueto earthquake loading in accordance with Section 12.12.1 of ASCE 7.

10. Foundation.

A foundation system must be designed that provides adequate support for gravity and lateral loads. Walls of buildings of conventionallight-frame construction, as defined in Section 202, are permitted to be supported by footings constructed in accordancewith Table 1805.4.2. Otherwise, the foundation system must be designed in accordance with other provisions of Chapter 18. Thefollowing table gives a summary of applicable sections for foundation systems.

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FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION I IBC/CBC SECTION IIAllowable soil bearing values I 1804 ---J

I Footings and foundations I 1805. 1805.4 ~

IFootings 1805.4 I

~undation walls 1805.5

General requirements for pier and pile foundations 1808. . I

Ptle foundatIOns 1809 - 1811 I

[Pi;[oundations 1812 ~A foundation soils investigation is required where required by Section 1802.2 unless the bJilding official determines that a soils investigaiion is not required inaccordance with the exception.

11. Excavation, grading and fill.

Requirements for excavation, grading and fill related to foundation construction are covered in Section 1803. General requirements for site grading are covered in Appendix 1.

12. Flood design data.

If required by Section 1612.5, buildings located in flood hazard areas established in Section 1612.3 are required to provide documentation that includes the following information regardless of whether flood loads govern the design of the building:

I. In flood hazard areas not subject to high-velocity wave action, the elevation of the proposed lowest floor, including thebasement.

2. In flood hazard areas not subject to high-velocity wave action, the elevation to which any nonresidential building will be dryfloodproofed.

3. In flood hazard areas subject to high-velocity wave action, the proposed elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontalstructural member of the lowest floor, including the basement.

13. Special inspection, special testing and structural observation.

Where special inspection, special inspection for seismic resistance or structural testing for seismic resistance is required by Section 1704, 1707 or 1708, the registered design professional in responsible charge shall prepare a statement of special inspectionsin accordance with Section 1705 for submittal by the permit applicant in accordance with Section 106.1 as a condition for permitissuance. A statement of special inspections is not required for structures designed and constructed in accordance with the conventional construction provisions of Section 2308. The statement of special inspections is permitted to be prepared by a qualifiedperson approved by the building official for construction not designed by a registered design professional.

r SPECIAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS I! TYPE OF SPECIAL INSPECTION J_. APPLICABLE SECTION I REQUIRED VERIFICATION AND INSPECTION II

ISteel construction L- 1704.3 i Table 1704.3 i

IConcrete construction i 1704.4 I Table 1704.4 ~!. I ,Table 1704.5.1 IIMasonry constructIOn I 1704.5 I Table 1704.5.3 I

[W;d construction I 1704.6 I - ~ISite and foundation soils i 1704.7 I. Table 1704.7 I

IPile foundations II 1704.8 Table 1704.8 ;

IPier foundations ~ 1704.9 Table 1704.9I ,[email protected] fire resistant materials 1704.10

IMastic and intumescent fire resistive coatings 1704.11

!Exterior insulation a~ish (EIFS) systems I 1704.12 _ ---;

ISpecial cases t 1704.13 -

iSmoke control systems 1704.14 I - I

Where required by the provisions of Section 1709.2 or 1709.3, the owner shall employ a registered design professional to perform structural observdtions asdefined in Section 1702. At the conclusion of the work included in the permit. the structural observer shall submit a written statement to the building officialthat identifies any reported deficiencies that have not been resolved.

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14. Contractor responsibility.

Each contractor responsible for the construction of a main wind- or seismic-force-resisting system, designated seismic system ora wind- or seismic-resisting component listed in the statement of special inspections is required to submit a written statement ofresponsibility to the building official and the owner prior to the commencement of work on the system or component. The contractor's statement of responsibility shall acknowledge awareness of the special requirements contained in the statement of special inspections and acknowledge that control will be exercised to obtain conformance with the approved constructiondocuments.

15. Deferred submittals.

DefeITed submittals that are not submitted at the time of the application must have the prior approval of the building official. Theregistered design professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for reviewby the building official. Documents for deferred submittal items shall be reviewed by the registered design professional inresponsible charge who shall forward them to the building official with a notation indicating that they have been reviewed and arein general conformance with the design of the building.

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HOW TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN MODEL CODE LANGUAGEAND

CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS

To distinguish between model code language and the incorporated California amendments, including exclusive California standards, California amendments will appear in italics.

Due to the nature ofthe California Building Code 'sfirst-time use ofthe International BUilding Code as the base document, symbolsin the margins, previously used to indicate code changes, will not be used in this edition of the California Building Code.

[BSC] This symbol within a section identifies which State agency(s), by its "acronym," has amended a section ofthe model code.

Legend ofAcronyms ofAdopting State AgenciesBSC California Building Standards Commission

SFM Office ofthe State Fire Marshal

HCD

DSA-AC

DSA-SS

OSHPD

CSA

DHS

AGR

CEC

CA

SL

SLC

DWR


Department ofHousing and Community Development

Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance

Division of the State Architect-Structural Safety

Office ofStatewide Health Planning and Development

Corrections Standards Authority

Department ofHealth Services

Department ofFood and Agriculture

California Energy Commission

Department of Consumer Affairs:Board ofBarbering and CosmetologyBoard ofExaminers in Veterinary MedicineBoard ofPharmacyAcupuncture BoardBureau ofHome FurnishingsStructural Pest Control Board

State Librarian

State Lands Commission

Department of Water Resources

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CALIFORNIA MATRIX ADOPTION TABLES

Format of the California Matrix Adoption TablesThe matrix adoption tables, which follow, show the user which state agencies have adopted and/or amended given sections of themodel code. The building application determines which state agency's adoptions apply. See Sections 102 through 114 for buildingapplications and enforcement responsibilities.

Agencies are grouped together, based on either local or state enforcement responsibilities. For example, regulations fromDSA-AC are enforced both at the state and local levels; therefore, DSA-AC is listed twice in each adoption table indicating stateenforcement responsibilities and local enforcement responsibilities.

The side headings identify the scope of state agencies' adoption as follows:

Adopt the entire IBC chapter without state amendments:If there is an "X" under a particular state agency's acronym on this row, it means that particular state agency has adopted the entiremodel code chapter without any state amendments.

Example:

CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

I I; II ssc I SFM

X IAdopt Entire Chapter asamended (amended sectionsIisted below)

Adopt only those sections thatare listed below

I--__A_d-'op_ting Agency

Adopt Entire Chapter

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Adopt the entire IBC chapter as amended, state-amended sections are listed below:If there is an "X" under a particular state agency's acronym on this row, it means that particular state agency has adopted the entiremodel code chapter with state amendments.

Each state-amended section that the agency has added to that particular chapter is listed. There will be an "X" in the column, bythat particular section, under the agency's acronym, as well as an "X" by each section that the agency has adopted.

Example:

CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

'I I I HCD DSA I DSHPD ICSA DHS' AGR IDWR ICEC I CA I SL I~f-,-----,I-,---+-'-'1---+1---,----------,--1-,-----+I--+---+--f--

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Adopting Agency SSC SFM i 1 2 i/AC I AC I ss 1 2 3 4 , • • '

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are listed below I I I • i I 1 I

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Adopts only those sections that are listed below:If there is an "X" under a particular state agency's acronym on this row, it means that particular state agency is adopting only specificmodel code or state-amended sections within this chapter. There will be an "X" in the column under the agency's acronym, as wellas an "X" by each section that the agency has adopted.

Example:CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

CSA i DHS 1 A~ DWR I CECi DSHPD I; I II ' HCD ~ DSA , -- I I I I I I I , ,

'~ '4 I "---[-1I

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amended (amended sectIons : ~_I I I I I - I i I I m~!listed below) I I l I , I AMP , LiE r- _ I I

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ORDINANCE

The International Codes are designed and promulgated to be adopted by reference by ordinance. Jurisdictions wishing to adopt the2007 California Building Code as an enforceable regulation governing structures and premises should ensure that certain factualinformation is included in the adopting ordinance at the time adoption is being considered by the appropriate governmental body.The following sample adoption ordinance addresses several key elements of a code adoption ordinance, including the informationrequired for insertion into the code text.

SAMPLE ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION OFTHE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

ORDINANCE NO. _

An ordinance of the [JURISDICTION] adopting the 2007 edition of the California Building Code, regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities andother physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures in the [JURISDIC-TION]; providing for the issuance of permits and collection offees therefor; repealing Ordinance No. of the [JURISDICTION]and all other ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith.

The [GOVERNING BODY] of the [JURISDICTION] does ordain as follows:

Section l.That a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the [TITLE OF JURISDICTION'S KEEPER OFRECORDS] of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], being marked and designated as the California Building Code, 2007 edition, includingAppendix Chapters [FILL IN THE APPENDIX CHAPTERS BEING ADOPTED] (see California Building Code Appendix Chapter I, Section 101.2.1,2007 edition), as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the[JURISDICTION], in the State of [STATE NAME] for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildingsand structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential toensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit forhuman occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Building Code on filein the office of the [JURISDICTION] are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, withthe additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 2 of this ordinance.

Section 2. The following sections are hereby revised:

Section 101.1. Insert: [NAME OF JURISDICTION]

Section 1612.3. Insert: [NAME OF JURISDICTION]

Section 1612.3. Insert: [DATE OF ISSUANCE]

Section 3410.2. Insert: [DATE IN ONE LOCATION]

Section 3. That Ordinance No. of [JURISDICTION] entitled [FILL IN HERE THE COMPLETE TITLE OF THE ORDINANCE ORORDINANCES IN EFFECT AT THE PRESENT TIME SO THAT THEY WILL BE REPEALED BY DEFINITE MENTION] and all other ordinancesor parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Section 4. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional,such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The [GOVERNING BODY] hereby declares that itwould have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof. ilTespective of the fact that anyone or moresections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.

Section 5. That nothing in this ordinance or in the Building Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceedingimpending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under anyact or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character belost, impaired or affected by this ordinance.

Section 6. That the [JURISDICTION'S KEEPER OF RECORDS] is hereby ordered and directed to cause this ordinance to be published.(An additional provision may be required to direct the number of times the ordinance is to be published and to specify that it is to bein a newspaper in general circulation. Posting may also be required.)

Section 7. That this ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adoptedhereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect [TIME PERIOD] from and after the date of its final passage and adoption.

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Section

20 I General 29

202 Definitions 29

Section

30 I General 49

302 Classification 49

303 Assembly Group A 49

304 Business Group B 50

305 Educational Group E 50

Section

VOLUME 1

SPECIAL DETAILEDREQUIREMENTS BASED ONUSE AND OCCUPANCy 71

CHAPTER 4

Section

401 Scope 71

402 Covered Mall Buildings 71

403 High-rise Buildings 74

404 Atriums 76

405 Underground Buildings 76

406 Motor-vehicle-related Occupancies 77

407 Group 1-2 81

408 Group 1-3 84

409 Motion Picture Projection Rooms 86

410 Stages and Platforms 87

41 I Special Amusement Buildings 88

4 I 2 Aircraft-related Occupancies 89

4 I 3 Combustible Storage 9 I

4 I 4 Hazardous Materials 91

415 Groups H-l, H-2, H-3, H-4 and H-5 95

4 I 6 Application of Flammable Finishes 108

4 I 7 Drying Rooms 108

418 Organic Coatings 108

419 Group I-I, R-l, R-2, R-3, R-3.1, R-4 109

420 Hydrogen Cutoff Rooms 109

42 I Reserved 110

422 Reserved I 10

423 Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 10

424 Reserved I 10

425 Special Provisions for Licensed24-Hour Care Facilities in aGroup I-I, R-3.1 or R-4 occupancy [SFM] . 110

426 Group 1-4 [SFM] 113

427 Reserved 114

428 Reserved 114

429 Reserved 114

306 Factory Group F 50

307 High-hazard Group H 5 I

308 Institutional Group I 59

309 Mercantile Group M 60

310 Residential Group R 61

3 I I Storage Group S 65

312 Utility and Miscellaneous Group U 65

GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS ... 3

USE AND OCCUPANCYCLASSIFICATION 49

DEFINITIONS 29

General 3

Building Standards Commission 5

Corrections Standards Authority 6

Department of Consumer Affairs 6

California Energy Commission 6

Department of Food and Agriculture 7

Department Of Health Services 7

Department of Housing andCommunity Development 7

Local Enforcing Agency 8

Permits, Fees, Applications and Inspections 9

Right-of-Entry for Enforcement 9

Local Modification byOrdinance or Regulation 9

Alternate Materials, Designs, Tests andMethods of Construction 10

Appeals Board II

Unsafe Buildings or Structures 11

Other Building Regulations I I

Division of the State Architect 12

Office of Statewide Health Planning andDevelopment 13

Office of the State Fire Marshal 15

State Librarian 19

Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19

California State Lands Commission 19

CHAPTER 1

108.3

108.4

108.5

108.6

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

108.7

108.8

108.9

108.10

109

110

111

112

113

114

CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 2

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430

431

432

433

434

435

436

437

438

439

440

441

442

443

444

445

Horse Racing Stables [SFM] 114

Pet Kennels [SFM] 114

Combustion Engines andGas Turbines [SFM] 114

Fixed Guideway Transit Systems [SFM] 114

Explosives [SFM] 118

Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Winery Caves [SFM] 121

Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 122

Public Libraries [SL & SFM] 122

Group C [SFM] 123

Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Group E [SFM] 125

Group L [SFM] 126

Reserved 129

Large-family Day Care Homes [SFM] 129

706

707

708

709

710

711

712

713

714

715

716

717

718

719

720

721

Fire Barriers 160

Shaft Enclosures 162

Fire Partitions 164

Smoke Barriers 165

Smoke Partitions 166

Horizontal Assemblies 166

Penetrations 167

Fire-resistant Joint Systems 169

Fire-resistance Rating ofStructural Members 170

Opening Protectives 171

Ducts and Air Transfer Openings 175

Concealed Spaces 178

Fire-resistance Requirements for Plaster 180

Thermal- and Sound-insulating Materials 181

Prescriptive Fire Resistance 181

Calculated Fire Resistance 202

CHAPTER 5 GENERAL BUILDINGHEIGHTS AND AREAS 133

CHAPTER 7A MATERIALS ANDCONSTRUCTION METHODSFOR EXTERIOR WILDFIREEXPOSURE 235

Section

70 IA Scope, Purpose and Application 235

702A Definitions 235

703A Standards of Quality 236

704A Materials, Systems andMethods of Construction 236

Section

501

502

503

504

505

506

507

508

509

General 133

Definitions 133

General Height and Area Limitations 133

Height 135

Mezzanines 135

Area Modifications 136

Unlimited Area Buildings 137

Mixed Use and Occupancy 139

Special Provisions 140

CHAPTERS

Section

INTERIOR FINISHES 241

Section

601 General 147

602 Construction Classification 147

603 Combustible Material in Type I and IIConstruction 148

CHAPTER 6 TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION ... 147801

802

803

804

805

806

General 241

Definitions 241

Wall and Ceiling Finishes 241

Interior Floor Finish 243

Combustible Materials in Types Iand II Construction 244

Decorative Materials and Trim 244

CHAPTER 7

Section

FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATEDCONSTRUCTION 153

CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTIONSYSTEMS 251

Section701

702

703

704

705

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General 153

Definitions 153

Fire-resi stance Ratings and Fire Tests . . . . . . . 154

Exterior Walls 155

Fire Walls 158

901

902

903

904

General 251

Definitions 251

Automatic Sprinkler Systems 254

Alternative AutomaticFire-extinguishing Systems 260


905 Standpipe Systems 261

906 Portable Fire Extinguishers 264

907 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems 264

908 Emergency Alarm Systems 278

909 Smoke Control Systems 279

910 Smoke and Heat Vents 285

911 Fire Command Center 287

912 Fire Department Connections 288

CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS 293

Section

1001 Administration 293

1002 Definitions 293

]003 General Means of Egress 294

1004 Occupant Load 296

1005 Egress Width 298

1006 Means of Egress Illumination 298

1007 Accessible Means of Egress 299

1008 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles 301

1009 Stairways 306

1010 Ramps 309

1011 Exit Signs 310

1012 Handrails 311

1013 Guards 312

]014 Exit Access 313

1015 Exit and Exit Access Doorways 315

1016 Exit Access Travel Distance 316

1017 Corridors 317

1018 Exits 318

1019 Number of Exits and Continuity 318

1020 Vertical Exit Enclosures 319

1021 Exit Passageways 321

1022 Horizontal Exits 322

1023 Exterior Exit Ramps and Stairways 322

1024 Exit Discharge 323

1025 Assembly 324

1026 Emergency Escape and Rescue 329

CHAPTER 11 RESERVED 331

CHAPTER llA HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY . .. . 335

Section

1101A Application 335

] 102A Building Accessibility 335

I103A Design and Construction 336


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1104A Group R Occupancies 336

1105A Group U Occupancies 336

1l06A Site and Building Characteristics 337


1108A General Requirements forAccessible Parking andExterior Routes of Travel 339

1109A Parking Facilities 340

11 lOA Exterior Routes of Travel 341

1111A Changes in Level on Accessible Routes 342

1112A Curb Ramps on Accessible Routes 342

1113A Walks and Sidewalks on anAccessible Route 343

1114A Exterior Ramps andLandings on Accessible Routes 343

1115A Exterior Stairways AlongAccessible Routes 345

1116A Hazards on Accessible Routes 345

1117A General Requirements forAccessible Entrances, Exits,Interior Routes of Travel andFacility Accessibility 346

1118A Egress and Areas of Refuge 346

1119A Interior Routes of Travel. 346

1120A Interior Accessible Routes 347

1121A Changes in Level on Accessible Routes 347

1122A Interior Ramps and Landings onAccessible Routes 347

1123A Interior Stairways AlongAccessible Routes 348

1124A Elevators and Special Access(Wheelchair) Lifts 349

1125A Hazards on Accessible Routes 351

1126A Doors 351

1127A Common Use Facilities 352

1128A Covered Dwelling Units 358

1129A Reserved 359

1130A Accessible Route WithinCovered Multifamily Dwelling Units 359

1131 A Changes in Level on Accessible Routes 359

1132A Doors 359

1133A Kitchens 360

1l34A Bathing and Toilet Facilities 361

1135A Laundry Rooms 364

1136A Electrical Receptacle,Switch and Control Heights 364

1137A Other Features and Facilities 365

1138A Reserved 365

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1139A Accessible Drinking Fountains 365

1140A Accessible Telephones 365

1141A Accessible Swimming Pools 366

1142A Electrical Receptacle, Switch andControl Heights 367

1143A Signage 367

1144A Reserved 368

1145A Reserved 368

1146A Reserved 368

1147A Reserved 368

1148A Reserved 368

1149A Reserved 368

1150A Site Impracticality Tests 368

CHAPTER llB ACCESSIBILITY TOPUBLIC BUILDINGS,PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS,COMMERCIAL BUILDINGSAND PUBLICLY FUNDEDHOUSING 423

Section

1101B Scope 423

I102B Definitions 423

1103B Building Accessibility 426

1104B Accessibility for Group A Occupancies 427

1105B Accessibility for Group B Occupancies 430

1106B Accessibility for Group E Occupancies 431

1107B Factories and Warehouses 432

1l08B Accessibility for Group H Occupancies 432

1109B Accessibility for Group I Occupancies 432

1110B Accessibility for Group M Occupancies 433

1J lIB Accessibility for Group R Occupancies 434

1112B Reserved 437

11 l3B Reserved 437

1114B Facility Accessibility 437

1115B Bathing and Toilet Facilities(Sanitary Facilities) 438

1116B Elevators and Special Access(Wheelchair) Lifts 444

1117B Other Building Components 447

1118B Space Allowance and Reach Ranges 454

J 119B Special Standards of Accessibility forBuildings with Historical Significance 454

1120B Floor and Levels 454

1121B Transportation Facilities 454

1122B Fixed or Built-in Seating,Tables and Counters 458

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1123B Access to Employee Areas 458

1124B Ground and Floor Surfaces 459

1125B Storage 459

1126B Vending Machines and Other Equipment. 459

1127B Exterior Routes of Travel 460

1128B Pedestrian Grade Separations(Overpasses and Underpasses) 461

1129B Accessible Parking Required 461

1130B Parking Structures 463

1131 B Passenger Drop-off and Loading Zones 463

1132B Outdoor Occupancies 463

1133B General Accessibility forEntrances. Exits and Paths of Travel 465

1134B Accessibility for Existing Buildings 472

1135B Historic Preservation-Special Standards ofAccessibility for Buildings withHistorical Significance 473

CHAPTER llC STANDARDS FOR CARDREADERS AT GASOLINEFUEL-DISPENSINGFACILITIES 541

Section

110 1C Card-reader Devices atFuel-dispensing Equipment 54 1

1102C Application 541

1103C Number of AccessibleCard-reading Devices Required 541

1104C Required Features 541

1105C Protection of DispensersMounted at Grade 542

CHAPTER 12 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT .... 547

Section

1201 General 547


1203 Ventilation 547

1204 Temperature Control 548

1205 Lighting 549

1206 Yards or Courts 549

1207 Sound Transmission '" 550

1208 Interior Space Dimensions 552

1209 Access to Unoccupied Spaces 553

1210 Surrounding Materials 553

1211 Garage Door Springs 553

1212 Reserved 554

1213 Reserved 554


1214

1215

1216

1217

1218

1219

1220

1221

1222

1223

1224

1225

1226

1227

1228

1229

1230

1231

1232

1233

1234

1235

1236

1237

1238

1239

1240

1241

1242

1243

1244

1245

1246

1247

1248

1249

1250

1251

1252

1253

1254

Reserved 554

Reserved 554

Reserved 554

Reserved 554

Reserved 554

Reserved 554

Reserved 554

Reserved 554

Reserved 554

Reserved 554

Hospitals 555

Skilled Nursing andIntermediate-care Facilities 581

Clinics 586

Correctional Treatment Centers 589

Reserved 594

Reserved 594

Minimum Standards forJuvenile Facilities 594

Local Detention 598

Reserved 603

Reserved 603

Reserved 604

Sanitary Control of Shellfish(Plants and Operations) 604

Laboratory Animal Quarters 604

Wild Animal Quarantine Facilities 604

Reserved 605

Reserved 605

Meat and Poultry Processing Plants 605

Collection Centers and Facilities 606

Renderers 607

Horsemeat and Pet Food Establishments 607

Reserved 608

Reserved 608

Reserved 608

Reserved 608

Reserved 608

Reserved 608

Pharmacies 608

Veterinary Facilities 608

Barber Colleges and Shops 609

Schools of Cosmetology,Cosmetologica1 Establishments andSatellite Classrooms 609

Acupuncture Offices 609

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CHAPTER 13 ENERGY EFFICIENCy 611

CHAPTER 14 EXTERIOR WALLS 615

Section

1401 General 615


1403 Performance Requirements 615

1404 Materials 616

1405 Installation of Wall Coverings 616

1406 Combustible Materials on theExterior Side of Exterior Walls 620

1407 Metal Composite Materials (MCM) 621

1408 Additional Requirements forAnchored and Adhered Veneer 622

CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBLIES ANDROOFTOP STRUCTURES 625

Section

1501 General 625


1503 Weather Protection 625

1504 Performance Requirements 626

1505 Fire Classification 627

1506 Materials 628

1507 Requirements for Roof Coverings 628

1508 Roof Insulation 637

1509 Rooftop Structures 637

1510 Reroofing 638

1511 Seismic Anchorage ofSlate Shingle, Clay andConcrete Tile Roof Coverings 639

INDEX 641

HISTORY NOTE 673

VOLUME 2

CHAPTER 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN 3

Section

1601 General 3

1602 Definitions and Notations 3

1603 Construction Documents 4

1604 General Design Requirements 5

1605 Load Combinations 8

1606 Dead Loads 9

1607 Live Loads 10

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l608 Snow Loads 15

1609 Wind Loads 15

1610 Soil Lateral Loads 25

1611 Rain Loads 25

1612 Flood Loads 26

1613 Earthquake Loads 28

CHAPTER 16A STRUCTURAL DESIGN 53

Section

1601A General 53

1602A Definitions and Notations 53

1603A Construction Documents 55

1604A General Design Requirements 56

1605A Load Combinations 59

1606A Dead Loads 60

1607A Live Loads 60

1608A Snow Loads 66

1609A Wind Loads 66

1610A Soil Lateral Loads 71

1611A Rain Loads 71

1612A Flood Loads 72

1613A Earthquake Loads 74

1614A Modifications to ASCE 7 78

CHAPTER 17 STRUCTURAL TESTS ANDSPECIAL INSPECTIONS 87

Section

1701 General 87

1702 Definitions 87

1703 Approvals 88

1704 Special Inspections 88

1705 Statement of Special Inspections 97

1706 Contractor Responsibility 98

1707 Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance 98

1708 Structural Testing for Seismic Resistance 99

1709 Structural Observations 100

1710 Design Strengths of Materials 100

1711 Alternative Test Procedure 100

1712 Test Safe Load 100

1713 In-situ Load Tests 101

1714 Preconstruction Load Tests 101

1715 Material and Test Standards 102

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CHAPTER 17A STRUCTURAL TESTS ANDSPECIAL INSPECTIONS 105

Section

1701A General. 105


1703A Approvals 106

1704A Special Inspections 107

1705A Statement of Special Inspections 117

1706A Contractor Responsibility 118

1707A Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance 118

1708A Structural Testing for Seismic Resistance 119

1709A Structural Observations 120

1710A Design Strengths of Materials 120

1711 A Alternative Test Procedure 120

1712A Test Safe Load 120

1713A In-situ Load Tests 120

1714A Preconstruction Load Tests 121

1715A Material and Test Standards 122

CHAPTER 18 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS .... 125

Section

1801 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

1802 Foundation and Soils Investigations 125

1803 Excavation, Grading and Fill 128

1804 Allowable Load-bearing Values of Soils 129

1805 Footings and Foundations 129

1806 Retaining Walls 140

1807 Dampproofing and Waterproofing 140

1808 Pier and Pile Foundations 141

1809 Driven Pile Foundations 146

1810 Cast-in-place Concrete Pile Foundations 149

1811 Composite Piles 153

1812 Pier Foundations 153

CHAPTER 18A SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS .... 157

Section

180 IA General 157

1802A Foundation and Soils Investigations 157

1803A Excavation, Grading and Fill 160

1804A Allowable Load-bearing Values of Soils 161

1805A Footings and Foundations 161

1806A Retaining Walls and Cantilever Walls 165

1807A Dampproofing and Waterproofing 166

1808A Pier and Pile Foundations 167


1809A Driven Pile Foundations 172

1810A Cast-in-place Concrete Pile Foundations 175

1811A Composite Piles 178

1812A Pier Foundations 179

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1917A Existing Concrete Structures 2 I2

CHAPTER 20 ALUMINUM 215

Section

CHAPTER 19 CONCRETE 183

Section

2001

2002

2003

General 215

Materials 2 I5

Inspection 2 I5

1901

1902

1903

1904

1905

1906

1907

1908

1909

1910

1911

1912

1913

1914

1915

General 183

Definitions 183

Specifications for Tests and Materials 183

Durability Requirements 183

Concrete Quality, Mixing and Placing 185

Formwork, Embedded Pipes andConstruction Joints 185

Details of Reinforcement 186

Modifications to ACI 318 186

Structural Plain Concrete 189

Minimum Slab Provisions 190

Anchorage to Concrete-AllowableStress Design 190

Anchorage to Concrete-Strength Design 191

Shotcrete 191

Reinforced Gypsum Concrete 192

Concrete-filled Pipe Columns 192

CHAPTER 21 MASONRY 219

Section

2101 General 2 I9

2102 Definitions and Notations 219

2103 Masonry Construction Materials 223

2104 Construction 226

2 I05 Quality Assurance 229

2I06 Seismic Design 230

2107 Allowable Stress Design 232

2108 Strength Design of Masonry 232

2109 Empirical Design of Masonry 233

2110 Glass Unit Masonry 239

2111 Masonry Fireplaces 24 I

21 12 Masonry Heaters 243

2113 Masonry Chimneys 243

CHAPTER 19A CONCRETE 197

Section

1902A General................................ 197


1903A Specifications for Tests and Materials 197

1904A Durability Requirements 198

1905A Concrete Quality, Mixing and Placing 200

1906A Formwork, Embedded Pipes andConstruction Joints 201

1907A Details of Reinforcement 201

1908A Modifications to ACI 318 202

1909A Structural Plain Concrete 208

1910A Minimum Slab Provisions 208

1911 A Anchorage to Concrete-Allowable Stress Design 208

1912A Anchorage to Concrete-Strength Design 209

1913A Shotcrete 209

1914A Reinforced Gypsum Concrete 211

1915A Concrete-filled Pipe Columns 211

1916A Concrete Testing 211


CHAPTER 21A MASONRY 251

Section

2101A General 25 I

2102A Definitions and Notations 251

2103A Masonry Construction Materials 255

2104A Construction 258

2105A Quality Assurance 263

2106A Seismic Design 265

2107A Allowable Stress Design 267

2108A Strength Design of Masonry 268

2109A Empirical Design of Masonry 268

2110A Glass Unit Masonry 268

21 11 A Masonry Fireplaces 269

2112A Masonry Heaters 271

2113A Masonry Chimneys " 271

2114A Nonbearing Walls 275

2115A Masonry Screen Walls 276

CHAPTER 22 STEEL 279

Section

2201 General 279

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2202

2203

2204

2205

2206

2207

2208

2209

2210

Definitions 279

Identification and Protection of Steelfor Structural Purposes 279

Connections 279

Structural Steel 279

Steel Joists 280

Steel Cable Structures 280

Steel Storage Racks 281

Cold-formed Steel 281

Cold-formed Steel Light-framedConstruction 281


2403 General Requirements for Glass 373

2404 Wind, Snow, Seismic andDead Loads on Glass 373

2405 Sloped Glazing and Skylights 376

2406 Safety Glazing 377

2407 Glass in Handrails and Guards 379

2408 Glazing in Athletic Facilities 379

2409 Glass in Elevator Hoistway 380

CHAPTER 25 GYPSUM BOARDAND PLASTER 383

CHAPTER 22A STEEL 285

Section

2201A General 285


2203A Identification and Protection ofSteel for Structural Purposes 285

2204A Connections 285

2205A Structural Steel 286

2206A Steel Joists 288

2207A Steel Cable Structures 289

2208A Steel Storage Racks 289

2209A Cold-formed Steel 289

2210A Cold-formed Steel Light-framedConstruction 289

2211 A Light Modular Steel MomentFrames for Public Elementary andSecondary Schools, andCommunity Colleges 289

2212A Testing 290

Section

2501 General. 383


2503 Inspection 383

2504 Vertical and Horizontal Assemblies 383

2505 Shear Wall Construction 384

2506 Gypsum Board Materials 384

2507 Lathing and Plastering 384

2508 Gypsum Construction 385

2509 Gypsum Board in Showers andWater Closets 386

2510 Lathing and Furring for CementPlaster (Stucco) 386

2511 Interior Plaster 387

2512 Exterior Plaster 387

2513 Exposed Aggregate Plaster 388

CHAPTER 26 PLASTIC 393

Section

CHAPTER 23 WOOD 293

Section

230 I General 293


2303 Minimum Standards and Quality 295

2304 General Construction Requirements 299

2305 General Design Requirements forLateral-foree-resisting Systems 309

2306 Allowable Stress Design 317

2307 Load and Resistance Factor Design 327

2308 Conventional Light-frame Construction 327

2601

2602

2603

2604

2605

2606

2607

2608

2609

2610

2611

General 393

Definitions 393

Foam Plastic Insulation 393

Interior Finish and Trim 396

Plastic Veneer. 397

Light-transmitting Plastics 397

Light-transmitting Plastic Wall Panels 398

Light-transmitting Plastic Glazing 399

Light-transmitting Plastic Roof Panels 399

Light-transmitting Plastic Skylight Glazing .. 400

Light-transmitting Plastic Interior Signs ..... 400

CHAPTER 24 GLASS AND GLAZING 373

Section

2401 General 373

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CHAPTER 27 ELECTRICAL 403

Section

2701 General 403


2702 Emergency and Standby Power Systems ..... 403

CHAPTER 28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 407

Section

280 I General 407

2802 Spark Arresters 407

CHAPTER 29 PLUMBING SYSTEMS 409

Section

2901 General 409

CHAPTER 30 ELEVATORS ANDCONVEYING SYSTEMS 413

Section

3001 General 413

3002 Hoistway Enclosures 413

3003 Emergency Operations 414

3004 Hoistway Venting 416

3005 Conveying Systems 416

3006 Machine Rooms 417

3007 Special Requirements forElevators in Hospitals 417

CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION .... 421

Section

3101 General 421

3102 Membrane Structures 421

3103 Temporary Structures 422

3104 Pedestrian Walkways and Tunnels 422

3105 Awnings and Canopies 423

3106 Marquees 424

3107 Signs 424

3108 Radio and Television Towers 424

3109 Swimming Pool Enclosures andSafety Devices 424

CHAPTER 31B PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS ... 431

Section

310lB Scope 431

3102B Definitions 431

3103B Special Pool Classifications 432

3104B Accessibility to the PhysicallyHandicapped Person 432

3l05B Alternate Equipment, Materials andMethods of Construction 432

3106B Pool Construction 432


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3107B Additional Requirements for aTemporary Training Pool 433

3108B Pool Geometry 433

3109B Permanent Markings 433

3110B Steps, Recessed Steps, Ladders andRecessed Stairs (Treads) 437

3111B Handho1ds 437

3ll2B Diving Boards 437

3113B Pool Decks 437

3114B Pool Lighting 438

3115B Bathhouse Dressing,Shower and Toilet Facilities 438

3116B Drinking Fountains 438

3117B Hose Bibbs 439

31 l8B Enclosure of Pool Area 439

3119B Signs 439

3120B Indoor Pool Ventilation 441

3121B Foundations For Pool Equipment 441

3122B Gas Chlorination Equipment Room 441

3123B General Requirements 441

3124B Turnover Time 442

3125B Recirculation Piping System andComponents 442

3126B Recirculation Pump Capacity 442

3127B Water Supply Inlets 442

3l28B Filters (All Types) 442

3129B Rapid Sand Pressure Filters 443

3130B Diatomaceous Earth Filters 443

3131 B High-rate Sand Filters 443

3132B Chemical Feeders 443

3133B Disinfectant Feeders 444

3134B Pool Fittings 444

3135B Spa Pool Special Requirements 445

3136B Cleaning Systems 445

3137B Waste Water Disposal 445

3138B Reserved 446

3 J 39B Reserved 446

3140B Reserved 446

3 141 B Reserved 446

3142B Reserved 446

3143B Reserved 446

3144B Reserved 446

3l45B Reserved 446

3146B Reserved 446

3147B Reserved 446

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3l48B

3l49B

3l50B

3l51B

3l52B

3l53B

3l54B

3l55B

3l56B

3l57B

3l58B

3l59B

3l60B

3l61B

Reserved 446

Reserved 446

Reserved 446

Reserved 446

Reserved 446

Reserved 446

Reserved 446

Reserved 446

Reserved 446

Reserved 446

Reserved 446

Reserved 446

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...................................... 447

CHAPTER 31F MARINE OIL TERMINALS ..... 465

Section

3l01F Introduction 465

3102F Audit and Inspection 466

3103F Structural Loading Criteria 476

3] 04F Seismic Analysis andStructural Performance 488

3l05F Mooring and Berthing Analysis andDesign 494

3106F Geotechnical Hazards and Foundations 499

3l07F Structural Analysis andDesign of Components 502

3108F Fire Prevention, Detection and Suppression .. 514

3l09F Piping and Pipelines 518

3ll0F Mechanical and Electrical Equipment 520

3111 F Electrical Systems 523

CHAPTER 31C RADIATION 451

Section

3101 C Scope 451

3l02C Radiation Shielding Barriers 451

3] 03C Medical Radiographic andPhotofluorographic Installations 451

3l04C Medical Therapeutic X-ray Installations 451

CHAPTER 32 ENCROACHMENTS INTO THEPUBLIC RIGHT·OF-WAY 527

Section

3201 General. 527

3202 Encroachments 527

CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURINGCONSTRUCTION 531

CHAPTER 34 EXISTING STRUCTURES 537

Section

3401 General. 537


3403 Additions, Alterations or Repairs 537

3404 Fire Escapes 539

CHAPTER 31D FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS . .... 455

Section

310 1D Scope 455

3l02D Definitions 455

3l03B Building and Structures 455

CHAPTER 31E TENTS AND MEMBRANESTRUCTURES 459

Section

3l01E General Provisions 459

3l02E Definitions 459

3103E Tents Having an Occupant ofLoad 10 or More 459

3l04E Location of Tents 459

3105E Structural Requirements 460

3106E Exit Requirements 460

3107E Heating Equipment 460

3] 08E Membrane (Air-supported andAir-inflated) Structures 460

3109E Alternative Means of Protection 460

Section

3301

3302

3303

3304

3305

3306

3307

3308

3309

3310

3311

3312

General 531

Construction Safeguards 531

Demolition 531

Site Work 531

Sanitary 531

Protection of Pedestrians 531

Protection of Adjoining Property 533

Temporary Use of Streets, Alleys andPublic Property 533

Fire Extinguishers 533

Exits 533

Standpipes 533

Automatic Sprinkler System 534

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3406

3407

3408

3409

3410

3411

3412

3413

3414

3415

3416

3417

3418

3419

3420

3421

Glass Replacement 539

Change of Occupancy 540

Historic Buildings 540

Moved Structures 540

Reserved 540

Compliance Alternatives 540

Existing Group R-I andGroup R-2 Occupancies 549

Existing High-rise Buildings 552

Existing Group I Occupancies 554

Existing Group L Occupancies 554

Earthquake Evaluation andDesign for Retrofit ofExisting Buildings 555

Definitions 557

Seismic Criteria Selection forExisting Buildings 557

Method A 560

Method B 560

Peer Review Requirements 561

Additional Requirements forPublic Schools 562

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CHAPTER 35 REFERENCED STANDARDS.... 585

APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION .... 609

Section

101 General 609

102 Applicability 609

103 Department of Building Safety 610

104 Duties and Powers of Building Official 610

105 Permits 611

106 Construction Documents 613

107 Temporary Structures and Uses 614

108 Fees 614

109 Inspections 615

110 Certificate of Occupancy 616

III Service Utilities 616

112 Board of Appeals 616

113 Violations 616

114 Stop Work Order 617

115 Unsafe Structures and Equipment 617

APPENDIX A EMPLOYEEQUALIFICATIONS 621

Section

CHAPTER 34A EXISTING STRUCTURES 565

Section

A101

AI02

Building Official Qualifications 621

Referenced Standards 621

340 IA General 565


3403A Additions, Alterations or Repairs 566

3404A Fire Escapes 567

3405A Glass Replacement 568

3406A Change of Occupancy 568

3407A Historic Buildings 568

3408A Moved Structures 568

3409A Reserved 568

3410A Compliance Alternatives 568

3411A Additions, Alterations, Repairs andSeismic Retrofit to ExistingBuildings or Structures 577

3412A Earthquake Evaluation andDesign for Retrofit of ExistingHospital Buildings 578

3413A Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings 579

3414A Peer Review Requirements 582


APPENDIX B BOARD OF APPEALS 625

Section

B 101 General. 625

APPENDIX C GROUP U-AGRICULTURALBUILDINGS 629

Section

C 101 General 629

C I02 Allowable Height and Area 629

C I03 Mixed Occupancies 629

CI04 Exits 629

APPENDIX D FIRE DISTRICTS 633

Section

D 101 General 633

DI02 Building Restrictions 633

D103 Changes to Buildings 634

DI04 Buildings Located Partially in theFire District 634

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D105

DI06

Exceptions to Restrictions in Fire District 634


APPENDIX I

Section

PATIO COVERS 661

APPENDIX E RESERVED 639

APPENDIX F RODENTPROOFING 643

Section

1101

II 02

1103

1104

General 661

Definitions 661

Exterior Openings 661

Structural Provisions 661

FI01 General 643

APPENDIX G FLOOD-RESISTANTCONSTRUCTION 647

Section

G 101 Administration 647

GI02 Applicability 647

G I03 Powers and Duties 647

GI04 Permits 648

G I05 Variances 648

G201 Definitions 649

G301 Subdivisions 650

G40 I Site Improvement. 650

G50 I Manufactured Homes 650

G601 Recreational Vehicles 650

G701 Tanks 651

G80 I Other Building Work 651

G90 I Referenced Standards 651

APPENDIX H SIGNS 655

Section

APPENDIX J GRADING 665

11 01 General 665

11 02 Definitions 665

J 103 Permits Required 665

1104 Permit Application and Submittals 665

J I05 Inspections 666

1106 Excavations 666

11 07 Fills 667

J I08 Setbacks 667

11 09 Drainage and Terracing 667

JIIO Erosion Control 668

1111 Referenced Standards 668

INDEX 669

HISTORY NOTE 701

HIOI

HI02

HI03

HI04

HI05

HI06

HI07

HI08

Hl09

HIIO

HIlI

HI12

HI13

HI14

HIlS

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General 655

Definitions 655

Location 655

Identification 655

Design and Construction 655

Electrical 656

Combustible Materials 656

Animated Devices 656

Ground Signs 656

Roof Signs 657

Wall Signs 657

Projecting Signs 657

Marquee Signs 658

Portable Signs 658



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Adopting Agency ssc SFM HCD DSA OSHPD CSA DHS AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC

1 2 11AC AC SS 1 2 3 4

Adopt Entire CaliforniaChapter

Adopt Entire CaliforniaChapter as amended(amended sections listedbelow)

Adopt only those sections that X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Xare listed below

Chapter I CodesSection

101 CA x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x102 CA x103 CA x104 CA x105 CA x106 CA x107 CA x108 CA x x x109.1 CA x109.2 CA x110.1 CA x110.2 CA x110.3 CA x110.4 CA x111 CA x112.0 CA x114.0 CA x


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(CALIFORNIA) CHAPTER 1

GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS

SECTION 101GENERAL

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the CaliforniaBuilding Code, may be cited as such and will be referred toherein as "this code." The California Building Code is Part 2 of12 parts ofthe official compilation and publication ofthe adoption amendment and repeal o.f'building regulations to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, also referred to as theCalifornia Building Standards Code. This part incorporates byadoption the 2006 International Building Code ofthe International Code Council with necessal}' California amendments.

101.2 Purpose. The pUipose ofthis code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety andgeneral we(l"are through structural strength, means of egressfacilities, stability, access to persons with disabilities, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation and energy COnSeillation; safety to life and property from fire and other hazardsattributed to the built environment; and to provide safety tofirefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

[DSA-AC] The pllljJose of this code is to ensure that barrier-free design is incorporated in all buildings, facilities, sitework and other developments to which this code applies and toensure that they are accessible to and usable by persons withdisabilities.

101.3 Scope. The provisions ofthis code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement,repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance,removal and demolition of every building or structure or anyappurtenances connected or attached to such buildings orstructures throughout the State of California.

101.3.1 Nonstate-regulated buildings, structures andapplications. Except as modified by local ordinance pursuant to Section 101.8, the following standards in the California Code ofRegulations, Title 24, Parts 2,3,4,5, 6, 9 and 10shall apply to all occupancies and applications not regulated by a state agency.

101.3.2 State-regulated buildings, structures and applications. The model code, state amendments to the model code,and/or state amendments where there are no relevant modelcode provisions shall apply to the following buildings,structures, and applications regulated by state agencies asreferenced in the Matrix Adoption Tables and as specified inSections 102 through 114, except where modified by localordinance pursuant to Section 101.8. When adopted by astate agency, the provisions ofthis code shall be enforced bythe appropriate enforcing agency, but only to the extent ofauthority granted to such agency by the state legislature.

Note: See Preface to distinguish the model code provisions fi'Oln the California provisions.

1. State-owned buildings, including buildings constructed by the Trustees 01" the Calil"ornia State


University, and to the extent permitted by California laws, buildings designed and constructedby the Regents of the University of California,and regulated by the Building Standards Commission. See Section 102 for additional scopeprovisions.

2. Local detention facilities regulated by the Corrections Standards Authority. See Section 103 foradditional scope provisions.

3. Bm"bering, cosmetology or electrolysis establishments, acupuncture offices, pharmacies, veterinary facilities and structural pest controllocations regulated b)' the Department of Consumer Affairs. See Section 104 for additionalscope provisions.

4. Energy efficiency standards regulated by the California Energy Commission. See Section 105 foradditional scope provisions.

5. Dairies and places ofmeat inspection regulatedby the Department of Food and Agriculture. SeeSection 106for additional scope provisions.

6. Organized camps, laboratOl}' animal quarters,public swimming pools, radiation protection,commissaries serving mobile food preparationvehicles and wild animal quarantine facilitiesregulated by the Department o.f'Health Services.See Section 107for additional scope provisions.

7. Hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartmenthouses, dwellings, dormitories, condominiums,shelters for homeless persons, congregate residences, employee housing,factory-built housingand other types ofdwellings containing sleepingaccommodations with or without com/non toiletsor cooking facilities. See Section 108.2.1.1 foradditional scope provisions.

8. Accommodations for persons with disabilities inbuildings containing newly constructed coveredmultifamily dwellings, new common use spacessenling existing covered multifamily dwellings,additions to existing buildings where the additionalone meets the definition o.f' a "Covered multifamily dwelling" and coml/lOn-use .\paces serving covered multifamily dwellings which areregulated by the Department of' Housing andCommunity Development. See Section 108.2.1.2for additional scope provisions.

9. Permanent buildings and permanent accessorybuildings or structures constructed 'withinmobilehome parks and special occupancy parksregulated by the Department o.f' Housing andComlllunity Development. See Section 108.2.1.3for additional scope provisions.

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10. Accommodations for persons with disabilitiesregulated by the Division of the State Architect.See Section 109.1 for additional scope provisions.

11. Public elementm)' and secondary schools, community college buildings and state-owned orstate-leased essential senJice buildings regulatedby the Division ofthe State Architect. See Section109.2 for additional scope provisions.

12. Qualified historical buildings and structures andtheir associated sites regulated by the State Historical Building Safety Board with the Division ofthe State Architect. See Section 109.3 for additional scope provisions.

13. General acute care hospitals, acute psychiatrichospitals, skilled nursing and/or intermediatecarefacilities, clinics licensed by the Departmentof Health Services and correctional treatmentcenters regulated by the Office of StatewideHealth Planning and Development. See Section110 for additional scope provisions.

14. Applications regulated by the Office of the StateFire Marshal include, but are not limited to, thefollowing in accordance lvith Section 111:

14.1. Buildings or structures used or intendedfor use as an:

14.1.1. Asylum, jail.14.1.2. Mental hospital, hospital,

home for the elderl.v, children '.I nursery, children '.I

home or institution, schoolor any similar occupancy ofany capacity.

14.1.3. Theate/; dmlcehall, skatingrink, auditorium, assemblyhall, meeting hall, nightclub,fair building or similarplaceof assemblage where 50 ormore persons may gather together in a building. room orstructure for the plll7Jose ofamusement, entertainment,instruction, deliberation,worship, drinking or dining,awaiting transportation, oreducation.

14.1.4. Smallfamily day care homes,largefamily day care homes,residentialfacilities and residential facilities for the elderly, residential carefacilities.

14.1.5. State institutions or otherstate-owned or state-occupied buildings.

14.1.6. High rise structures.14.1.7. Motion picture production

studios.14.1.8. Organized camps.

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14.1.9. Residential structures.

14.2. Tents, awnings or otherfabric enclosuresused in connection with any occupancy.

14.3. Fire alarm devices, equipment and systems in connection with any occupancy.

14.4. Hazardous materials. flammable andcombustible liquids.

14.5. Public school automatic fire detection,alarm and sprinkler systems.

14.6. Wildland-urban inte/facefire areas.

IS. Public libraries constructed and renovated usingfunds frO/II the California Librm)' Constructionand Renovation Bond Act of1988 and regulatedby the State Librarian. See Section 112 for additional scope provisions.

16. Graywater systems regulated by the Departmentof Water Resources. See Section 113 for additional scope provisions.

17. For applications listed in Section 109.1 regulatedby the Division of the State Architect-AccessCompliance. outdoor environments and usesshall be classified according to accessibility usesdescribed in Chapters IIA, lIB and II C.

18. Marine Oil Terminals regulated by the CaliforniaState Lands Commission. See Section 114for additional scope provisions.

101.4 Appendices. Provisions contained in the appendices ofthis code shall not apply unless specifically adopted by a stateagency or adopted by a local enforcing agency in compliancewith Health and Safety Code Section 18938(17) for BuildingStandards Law. Health and Safety Code Section 17950 forState Housing Law and Health and Sqfety Code Section13869.7 for Fire Protection Districts. See Section 101.8 ofthiscode.

101.5 Referenced codes. The codes, standards and publicatiOIlS adopted and set forth in this code, including other codes,standards and publications referred to therein are, b\' title anddate ofpublication, hereby adopted as standard reference documents ofthis code. When this code does not specifically coverany subject related to building design and construction, recognized architectural or engineering practices shall beemployed. The National Fire Codes and the Fire ProtectionHandbook ofthe National Fire Protection Association are permitted to be used as authoritative guides in determining recognized.fire prevention engineering practices.

101.6 Nonbuilding standards, orders and regulations.Requirements contained in the International Building Code, orin any other referenced standard, code or document, which arenot building standards as defined in Health and Safety CodeSection 18909, shall not be construed as part of the provisionsof this code. For nonbuilding standards, orders and regulations, see other titles of the California Code ofRegulations.

101. 7 Order ofprecedence and use.

101. 7.1 Differences. In the event olany differences betlveenthese building standards and the standard reference documents, the text of these building standards shall govern.


101.7.2 Specific provisions. Where a specUic provision varies from a general provision. the specific provision shallapply.

101.7.3 Conflicts. When the requirements of this code conflict with the requirements ofany otherpart ofthe CaliforniaBuilding Standards Code, Title 24, the nwst restrictiverequirements shall prevail.

101.8 City, county or city and county amendments, additionsor deletions. The provisions ofthis code do not limit the authority of city, county or city and county governments to establishmore restrictive and reasonably necessary d(fferences to theprovisions contained in this code pursuant to complying withSection 101.8.1. The effective date of amendments, additionsor deletions to this code ofcities, counties or city and coullties,filed pursuant to Section 101.8.1 shall be the datefiled. Howevel; in no case shall the amendments, additions or deletions tothis code be effective any sooner than the e.ffective date of thiscode.

Local lIlodifications shall comply with Health and SC!fetyCode Section 18938(b) for Building Standards Lmv, Healthand Safety Code Section 17950 for State Housing Law orHealth and Safety Code Section 13869.7 for Fire ProtectionDistricts.

101.8.1 Findings and filings.

I. The city, county or city and county shall make e.\press,findings for each amendment, addition or deletionbased upon climatic, topographical or geologicalconditions.

Exception: Hazardous building ordinances andprograms mitigating unreir~forcedmasonry buildings.

2. The city, county or city and county shall file theamendments, additions or deletions expressly markedand identUied as to the applicable findings. Cities,counties, cities and counties. and ,fire departmentsshall.file the amendmel1fs, additions or deletions, andthe ,findings with the Cal(fornia Building StandardsCommission at 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130,Sacramento, CA 95833,

3. Findings prepared by,fire protection districts shall berat(fied by the local city, county or city and county midfiled with the California Department ofHousing andCommunity Development at 1800 1'<1 Street, Room260, Sacramento, CA 95814.

101.9 Effective date of this code. Dnly those standardsapproved by the Cal(fornia Building Standards Commissionthat are e.ffective at the time an application for building permitis submitted shall apply to the plans and specificationsf01; andto the construction pelformed undel; that permit. For the e.ffective dates ofthe provisions contained in this code, see the History Note page of this code.

101.10 Availability of codes. At least one entire copy each ofTitles 8,19,20,24 and 25 with all revisions shall be maintainedin the office ofthe building official responsible for the administration and enforcement of this code, See Health and SafetyCode Section 18942(d)(1) and (2).



101.11 Format. This part fundamentally adopts the International Building Code by reference on a chapter-by-chapterbasis. Such adoption is re.flected in the Matrix Adoption Tableof each chapter ofthis part. When the Matrix Adoption Tablesmake no reference to a spec(fic chapter of the ImernationalBuilding Code such chapter ofthe International Building Codeis not adopted as a portion of this code.

101.12 Validity. If any c!wptel; section. subsection, sentence,clause orphrase ofthis code isforany reason held to be unconstitutional, contrary to statute, exceeding the authority of thestate as stipulated by statutes or otherwise inoperative, suchdecision shall not affect the validity ofthe remaining portion ofthis code.

SECTION 102BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION

102.1 Spec(fic scope ofapplication of the agency responsiblefor enforcement, the enforcement agency and the spec(ficauthority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code,unless otherwise stated.

1. State buildings for all occupancies.

Application-State buildings (all occupancies),including buildings constructed by the Trustees oftheCal(fornia State University and the Regents of theUniversity of California where no state agency hasthe authority to adopt building standards applicableto such buildings.

Enforcing agency-State or local agency specifiedby the applicable provisions of law.

Authority cited-Health and Seifety Code Section18934.6.

Reference-Health and Safety Code, Division 13,Part 2.5, commencing with Section 18901.

2, University of California, California State Universitiesand California Community Colleges.

Application-Standardsfor lighting for parking lotsand primary campus walkways at the University ofCal(fornia, CalUornia State Universities and California Community Colleges.

Enforcing agency-State or local agency spec(fiedby the applicable provisions oflaw.

Authority cited-Government Code Section 14617.

Reference-Government Code Section 14617.

3. Existing state-owned buildings, including those ownedby the University of California and by the CaliforniaState University.

Application-Building seismic retrofit standardsincluding abating falling hazards of structural andnonstructural components and strengthening ofbuilding structures. See also Division of the StateArchitect.

Enforcing agency-State or local agency specUiedby the applicable provisions of law.

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Authority cited-Government Code Section 16600.

Reference-Government Code Sections 16600through 16604.

4. Unreinforced masonry-bearing wall buildings.

Application-Minimum seismic strengthening standardsfor buildings specified in Appendix Chapter Alof the California Existing Building Code, except forbuildings subject to building standards adopted pur,want to Health and Safety Code (commencing) withSection 17910.

Enforcing agency-State or local agency specifiedby the applicable provisions ollaw.

Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section18934.6.

Reference-Health and Safety Code Sections 18901through 18949.

SECTION 103CORRECTIONS STANDARDS AUTHORITY

103.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsiblefor ellfarcement, the ellforcement agency and the specificauthority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code,unless otherwise stated.

Application-Local detention facilities.

Enforcing agency-Corrections Standards Authority.

Authority cited-Penal Code Section 6030; Welfare andInstitutions Code Sections 207.1,210 and 885.

Reference-Penal Code Section 6030; Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 207.1,210 and 885.

SECTION 104DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

104.1 Specific scope ofapplication of the agency responsiblefor ellfarcement, the eliforcement agency and the specificauthority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code,unless otherwise stated.

1. Board ofBarbering and Cosmetology.

Application-Any establishment or mobile unitwhere barbering, cosmetology or electrolysis is beingpelformed.


Authority cited-Business and Professions CodeSection 7312.

Reference-Business and Professions Code Sections7303.7303.1.7312 and 7313.

2. Acupuncture Board.

Application-Acupuncture offices.

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Reference-Business and Professions Code Sections4928,4928.1 and 4933.

3. Board of Pharmacy.

Application-Pharmacies.

Enforcing agency-State or local agency specifiedby the applicable provisions oflaw.


Reference-Business and Professions Code Sections4005,4127.7 and 4201.

4. Veterinary Medical Board.

Application-Veterinary facilities.



Reference-Business and Professions Code Sections4800,4800.1,4808 and 4809.5.

5. Structural Pest Control Board.

Application-structural pest control locations.

Enforcing agency-Structural Pest Control Board.


Reference-Business and Professions Code Sections8520, 8520. I and 8525.

SECTION 105CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION

105.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsiblefor eliforcement, enforcement agency, and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unlessotherwise stated.

Application-All occupancies as specified in Title 24, Part6, Section 100.

Enforcing agency -Local building department or the California Energy Commission.

Authority cited-Public Resources Code Sections 25213,25402, 25920 and 25402.2.

Reference-Public Resources Code Sections 25001,25213, 25402 and 25402.2.


SECTION 106DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE

106.1 Specific scope (?lapplication of the agency responsiblefor el(forcemellt, the el(forcement agency and the specificauthorizy to adopt and el\force such provisions (!f this code,unless othenvise stated.

Application-Dairies and places of meat and poultryinspection.

Enforcing agency-Departmem ofFood andAgriculture.

Authority cited-f()()d and Agricultural Code Sectionsl8735, 18960, 19384,33481 and 33731.

Reference-Food and Agricultural Code Sections 18735,18960.19384,33481 and 33731.

SECTION 107DEPARTMENTOFHEALTHSERWCES

107.1 Spec(fic scope (?f application of the agency responsiblefor eJiforcement, the enforcement agency and the spec(ficauthority to adopt and eI(force such provisions (!f this code,unless otherwise stated.

Department ofHealth Services.

Application-Organized camps, laboratory animalquarters, public swimming pools, radiation protectionand producing facilities, commissaries serving mobilefood preparation vehicles, wild animal quarantinefacilities, shel?fish facilities and./(wd establishments.

Enforcing agency-The Departmem ofHealth Servicesand the local health agencies.

Authority cited-Health and Safery Code Sections 1660,18897.2, 100275, 110065, 112165, 113710, 114304,115061. 116050 and 121795.

Reference-Health and Sqfery Code Sections 1650,1660, 18897.2, 18897.4, 18897.7, 100150, 100275,110065, 113705, 113710, 114825, 114965, 115061,116050, 116503, 112165 and 121795.

SECTION 108DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT

108.1 Plllpose. The purpose ofthis code is to establish the mininzwn requirements necessary to protect the health, sqfery andgeneral welfare (?f the occupants and the public by governingaccessibility, erection, construction, enlargement, conversion,alteration, repaiJ; moving, removal, demolition, occupancy,use, height, court, area, sanitation, ventilation, maintenance,s«(fety to l(fe and property from .fire and other hawrds attributed to the built environment.

108.2 Authority and abbreviations.

108.2.1 General. The Department (jfHousing and Community Development is authoriz.ed by law to promulgate andadopt building standards and regulations for several rypesof building applications. These applications are grouped


and identified by abbreviation in the Matrix AdoptionTables to show which model code sections and amendmentsare applicable to each application. The applications underthe authority (?fthe Department qfHousing and COInlnunizyDevelopment are listed in Sections 108.2.1.1 through108.2.1.3.

108.2.1.1 HOllsing construction. Applicatiem-Hotels,motels, lodging houses, apartment houses. dwellings.dormitories, condominiums, shelters for homeless persons, congregate residences, employee housing, factory-built housing and other types of dwellingscOl/taining sleeping accommodations with or withoutcommon toilet or cooking facilities ineluding accessorybuildings, facilities, and uses thereto. Sections of thiscode which pertain to applications listed in this sectionare ident(fied in the Matrix Adoption Table using theabbreviation "HCD l."

Enforcing agency-Local building department orthe Department ofHousing and Communitv Development.

Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Sections17921, 17922 and 19990.

Reference-Health and Sqlety Code Sections 17000through 17060, 17910 through 17990 and 19960through 19997.

108.2.1.2 Housing accessibility. Application - Coveredmult(family dwelling units as de.fined in Chapter llAincluding, but not limited to, lodging houses, d017nitories, timeshares, condominiums, shelters for homelesspersons, congregate residences, apartment houses,dwellings, employee housing, facto/)'-built housing andother rypes ofdwellings containing sleeping aCCOllllnodations with or without common toilet or cooking facilities.

Sections ofthis code ident(fied in the Matrix AdoptionTable by the abbreviation "HCD l-AC" require specificaCCOll1ll1Odations for persons with physical disabilities,as defined in Chapter liA. The application ofsuch provisiems shall be in conjunction with other requiremems q{this code and apply only to Group R occupancies whichare newly constructed covered mult(f(//nily d'wellings asde.fined in Chapter 11A (jlthe Califomia Building Code."HCD l-AC" applications include, but are not limitedto, the following:

1. All newly constmcted covered multilamily (hvellings as de.fined in Chapter llA.

2. New common use areas as defined in Chapter llAserving existing covered l11ult(family dwellings.

3. Additions to existing buildings, where the additionalone meets the definition ofa "Covered mult(family dwelling" as de.fined in Chapter liA.

4. Common use areas sen'ing covered mult(familydwellings.

"HCD l-AC" building standards generally do /lOtapply to public lise areas or public accommodations

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such as hotels and motels. Public use areas, publicaccommodations alld housing which is publicly fimdedas defined in Chapters 2, IIA and lIB qfthis code aresubject to the Divisioll of the State Architect (DSA-AC)alld are referellced in Sectioll 109.1.

E/~forcing agency-Local b//ildillg department orthe Dcpartment ofHousillg alld Community Development.

Authority cited-Health and Safet)' Code Sections17921, 17922 and 19990 and Governmellt Code Section 12955.1.

Reference-Health and Safety Code Sections 17000through 17060, 17910 through 17990 and 19960through 19997 and Government Code Section12955.1.

108.2.1.3 Permanent buildings in lIlobilehome parksand special occupancy parks. Application-Permanentbuildings, and perinanent accessOlY buildings or structures, constructed within mobilehome parks and specialoccupancy parks that are under the control and ownership qfthe park operat01: Sections ofthis code which pertain to applications listed in this sectiou are identified inthe Matrix Adoption Table using the abbreviation "HCD2."

Enforcing agency-Local building department orother local agenc), responsiblefor the enforcement ofHealth and SClfety Code Division 13, Part 2.1 commencing with Section 18200 for 1lI0bilehome parksand Health and Safety Code Division 13, Part 2.3commencing with Section 18860 for special occupancy parks or the Department ofHousing and Comrnunity Developmellt.

Authority cited-Health and Sqfety Code SectiollS18300 and 18865.

Reference-Health and Safet)' Code Sections 18200through 18700 alld 18860 through 18874.

SECTION 108.3LOCAL ENFORCING AGENCY

108.3.1 Duties and powers. The building department ofevery city, countv or cit)' alld coul1l.v shall enforce all theprovisions q(law, this code, alld the other rules and regulatirills promulgated by the Department ofHousing and COlIlmunit)' Development pertaining to the installation, erection,reconstruction, movement, enlargement, conversion, alteration, repail; removal, demolition or arrangement rlfapartment houses, hotels and dwellings, including accessorybuildings, facilities and uses thereto.

The provisions regulating the erection and constructionofdwellings and appurtenant structures shall not apply toexisting structures as to which construction is commencedor approved prior to the effective date c!l'these regulations.Requirements relating to use, maintenance and occupanc)'shall apply to all dwellings and appurtenant structuresapprovedfor construction or constructed bcdelre or q{ter theeffective date of this code.

108.3.2 Laws, rules and regulations. Other than the buildiug standards contoined in this code, and notwithstandillgother provisions CJflaw, the statl//ory ([uthorit)' and locationof the I([ws, rules and regulations to be el(frlrced by localenforcing agencies are listed by statllfe in Sections108.3.2.1 through 108.3.2.5 belo1,F:

108.3.2.1 State HOllsing Law. Refer to the State HousingLow, Cal(frJmia Health and Sq{ety Code, Division 13,Part 1.5 commencillg 1,vith Section 17910 (lnd CaliforniaCode qf Regulatiolls, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1,Subchapter 1, Article 1, cOllllllencing Ivith Section I,forthe crection, reconstruction, IIIOVelnent, enlargement,conversion, alteration, repail; removal, demolition orarrallgement qfapartment houses, hotels and dwellings,including accessory buildings, facilities and usesthereto.

108.3.2.2 Mobilehollle Parks Act. Refer to theMobilehome Parks Act, Califi;rnia Health and Sq(etyCode, Division 13, Part 2.1, A.rticle 1, commencing withSection 18200 alld Califomia Code c~fRegulations, Title25, Division 1, Chapter 2, commencing with SectionIOOOfrJr mobilehmne park administrative and el~fiJrce

ment authority, permits, plans, fees, violations, inspectiolls and penalties both within and outside mobilelwmeparks.

Exception: Mobilehome parks where the Departlllelltof Housing alld Community Development is theenforcing agency.

108.3.2.3 Special Occupancy Parks Act. Refer to theSpecial Occupancy Parks Act, California Health andSalety Code, Divisioll 13, Part 2.3, commencing withSectirJl[ 18860 and California Code ofRegulations. Title25, Division 1, Chapter 2.2, Article I, cOlilmencing withSectioll 2000.f(lr special occupallcy park administrativeand el(frJrcement authority, permits, fees, violations,illspectiolls and penolties both with ill and OIl/side c~fspe

cial occupancy parks.

Exception: Special occupancy parks where theDepartment CJ( Housillg and Community Development is the el1forcing agellcy.

108.3.2.4 Employee Housing Act. Refer to the EmployeeHousing A.ct, CalifeJrnia Health olld St!(ety Code. Division 13, Part 1, cmlllnclicing with Section 17000 alldCalifimlia Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division I,Chapter 1, SUIH)wpter 3, Article 1, cOllunellcing withSection 600 FJr employee housing administrative andCI~filrcementauthority, permits, fees, violations, inspections and penalties.

108.3.2.5 Factory-Built Housing Law. Refer to the FactOly-Built Housing Law, CalifrJrnia Health and SqfetyCode, Divisioll 13, Part 6 cOllllllencing \\'ith Section19960 and California Code of Regulatiolls, Title 25,Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1, Article I, commencing with Section 3000 for factOly-built IlOl/singadminist rative alld el(filrCemellf al/thorif)', permits, fees.violations, inspections and penalties.

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SECTION 108.4PERMITS, FEES, APPLICATIONS AND

INSPECTIONS

108.4.1 Permits. A written construction permit shall beobtained jimn the er~forcing agency prior to the erection,construction, reconstruction, installation, moving or alteration of any building or structure.

Exceptions:

1. Work exemptfrom permits as spec(fied in AppendixChapter 1, Section 105.2.

2. Changes, alterations or repairs of ({ minor naturenot affecting structural features, egress, sanitation, sl~fety or accessibility as determined by theenforcing agency.

Exemplions jivm permit requirements shall not bedeemed 10 grant authorization for any work to be done inany manner in violation of other provisions of law or thiscode.

108.4.2 Fees. Subject to otherprovisions oflaw, Ihe governing body ofany cily, county or cily and county mayprescribefees 10 defray the cost of enforcement of rules and regulations promulgated by Ihe Department ofHousing and Community Development. The amount of the fees shall notexceed the amount reasonably necessary to administer orprocess permits, cert(ficates, fonns or other documents, orto defray the costs of enforcement. For additional iI~forma

lion, see the State Housing Lll\\; Health and SafelY Code,Division 13, Pal'l 1.5, Seclion17951 and California Code ofRegulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1,Article 3, commencing with Section 6.

108.4.3 Plan review and time limitations. Subject 10 otherprovisions of law, pmvisions related to plan checking, prohibilion ofexcessive delays and contracting with or employment of private parties to IJe/jorm plan checking are setforth in the State Housing Law, Health and Slifety Code Section 17960.1, and for employee housing, in Health andSafelY Code Section 17021.

108.4.3.1 Retention of plans. The building departmentofevery cil); county or cil)' and county shallmainlain anojficial copy. microfilm, electronic orother type ofphotographic copy of the plans of every building, during Ihelife of the building. for which the deparlment issued abuilding permit.

Exceptions:

1. Single or multiple dwellings not more Ihan two. stories and basement in heighl.

2. Garages and other struclures appurtenant tobuildings listed in Exception 1.

3. Farm or ranch buildings appurlenant to buildings listed in Exception 1.

4. Anyone-story building where the span betweenbearing walls does not exceed 25 feet (7620mm), except a steelframe or concrete building.

Allplansfor cOlnmon inlerest developments as de.finedin Section 1351 of the California Civil Code shall be



retained. For additional information regarding planretention and reproduction of plans !Jy an enjorcingagency, see Health and Slifety Code Sections 19850 and19851.

108.4.41nspectiol/s. Constnlction or 1l'Orkjor which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the buildingofficial and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspeClion purposes until approved.Approval as a result ofan inspection shall not be construedto be an approval ofa violation ofthe provisions ofthis codeor other regulations of the Department qf Housing audConul1lll1ity Development. Required inspections are listedin Appendix Chapter 1, Sections 109.3.1 through 109.3.6,109.3.8, 109.3.9 and 109.3.10.

SECTION 108.5RIGHT-OF-ENTRY FOR ENFORCEMENT

108.5.1 General. Subject to other provisions oflaw, o.fficersand agents of the e/\forcing agency may enter and inspectpublic and private properties to secure compliance wilh therules and regulations promulgated by the Department ofHousing and Community Development. For limitations andadditional information regarding enforcement, see the/allowing:

1. For applications subject to the State Housing Law asre.ferenced in Section 108.3.2.1 of this code, refer toHealth and Safe I)' Code Sections 17970 through17972 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25,Division 1, Chapter 1, Su!Jchapler 1.

2. For applications subject to the Mo!Jilehome Parks Aclas referenced in Section 108.3.2.2 qflhis code, refer tothe Health and Safe(v Code, commencing with Section 18200 and California Code l~fRegulations, Title25, Division 1, Chapter 2.

3. For applications subject to the Special OccupancyParks Acl as referenced in Section 108.3.2.3 l~f thiscode, re.fer to Health and Safety Code. commencingwith Section 18860 and Cal(!c}/,/Iia Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1. Chapter 2.2.

4. For applications subject to the Employee Housing Actas referenced in Section 108.3.2.4 qfthis code, re.fer toHealth and Safel)' Code Section 17052 and CaliforniaCode qfRegulations, Title 25, Division 1. Chapter 1,Subchapter 3.

5. For applications subject to the Factory-Built HousingLaw as referenced in Section 108.3.2.5 of this code,refer to Health and Sqfel)' Code Sections 19960through 19997 and Cal!fornia Code of Regulations,Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1.

SECTION 108.6LOCAL MODIFICATION BY ORDINANCE OR

REGULATION

108.6.1 General. Subject to other provisions of law, a city,county or cil)' and county may make changes to the

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