CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE,
ORIGIN AND USE
How to find things
(somewhat) quickly and
easily, especially in Chapter
11B
SFDBI Brown Bag Series #15-02
1
CALIFORNIA CODES
Important California Legislation Regarding Access for Persons
With Disabilities
ACCESS TO BUILDINGS
Health and Safety Code 19955 – 19959, 19952-19954
• Access to public accommodations (privately funded)
• Access to public amusement and resorts
Government Code 4450 -4461 and 4465 – 4470
• Access to public buildings and education (publically funded)
Civil Code 51 and 54 – 55*
• Unruh civil rights act, construction related access standards
compliance
CALIFORNIA FAIR HOUSING LAW
Civil Code 51 – 53*, 54.1(b), 55.51
• Unruh civil rights act, prohibits discrimination in housing for persons with
disabilities.
• Disabled persons act.
• Construction related accessibility Standards Compliance act.
Government Code 12900 – 12996
• California fair employment and housing act
*Enforced by Attorney General (law suits)
not by Building Departments
Authorizes:
•Accessibility in Publicly Funded Buildings
•DSA to Develop Code
•DSA to obtain ADA Certification by 2010 (oops!)
•DSA to grant unreasonable hardships
•Enforcement by DSA, Local Jurisdiction
•DSA to Amend the Code
•The CASP Program
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTIONS 19955-19959
Authorizes:
•Accessibility for Privately Funded Buildings
•Exceptions for Multistoried Buildings
•Hardships if Equivalent Facilitation
• Appeals Board (AAC)
•Enforcement by Building Department
•Civil Penalties for Violations
THE UNRUH CIVIL RIGHTS ACT
CIVIL CODE
SECTIONS 51-52
•Persons with disabilities entitled to full and equal accommodations
• Violation of ADA = Violation of California Law
•Penalties Assessed
•Enforced by State Attorney General
TITLE 24 IS NOT THE
ENERGY CODE!
California Code of Regulations has 28 Titles –
Title 24 is the California Building Standards
California Code of Regulations Title 24
Has 12 parts. Part 7 is now part of Title 8 and title 2 has two parts, 2 &
2.5 (2.5 not adopted in San Francisco)
Part1-2013 Administrative Code
Part 2-2013 Building Code (Volume I and II)
Part 2.5-2013 Residential Code
Part 3-2013 Electrical Code
Part 4-2013 Mechanical Code
Part 5-2013 Plumbing Code
Part 6-2013 Energy Code
Part 7- No longer published in title 24 see title 8 CCR
Part 8-2013 Historic Building Code
Part 9-2013 Fire Code
Part 10-2013 Existing Building Code
Part 11-2013Green Building Standards Code
Part 12-2013 Reference Standards Code
11
The California Code of Regulations (CCR) is a compilation of
three types of building standards from three different sources:
1. Building standards that have been adopted by state agencies
without change from building standards contained in national
model codes. Written in plain text. –IBC and the 2010 ADA
Standards for Accessible Design for chapter 11B.
2. Building standards that have been adopted and adapted from
the national model codes to meet California conditions.
Written in plain text and italics.
1. Building standards, authorized by the California Legislature,
that constitute additions not covered by the model codes.
Written completely in italics.
12
Model Code
• 2012 International Building Code
(IBC)
State Code
• 2013 California Building Code
CALIFORNIA DOES NOT ADOPT
CHAPTER 11 OF THE IBC.
California has written and adopted it’s own
accessibility standards in chapters 11*, 11A, 11B and
11C** (and parts of chapters 2,4,5,7,9,10,31 &34)
since 1968.
For the first time, California has adopted a model code
for chapter 11B; the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible
Design.*** CA still writes 11A.
*From UBC chapter 11, it was never enforced in California
** Eliminated in the 2013 code, it is now part of 11B
*** Some of chapters 2,4,5,7,9,10,31 &34 are from IBC i.e. stairs , fire alarms etc.
Chapter 11B
Model Code
• 2010 ADA Standards for
Accessible Design
State Code
• 2013 California Building Code
The California Building
Code (CBC) is
TITLE 24 Part 2
California Building Code
Is adopted and published by the California Building
Standards Commission on a
Triennial Cycle
Year one: Model Code Is Developed and Published
2012 IBC
Year two: Model Code Is Amended and adopted (CA.)
2013 CBC
Year Three: The code is published, local jurisdictions have 6
months to amend then it becomes law.
2013 CBC / 2013 SFBC
There codes are modified on
a 1.5 year cycle and corrected
as needed
18
19
There are multiple agencies involved in the
process.
The handout includes a
list of these agencies and
what general areas they
are involved with
regarding the adoption
and/or enforcement of
the code.
20
The handout also includes a list of Building types and which
of these regulate them.
21
The handout also includes a list of Building types and which
of these regulate them. (cont.)
22
Every Chapter has a matrix which indicates
which agencies have adopted which
sections.
23
Chapter 11B is
adopted only
by DSA.
IS THIS STUFF
IMPORTANT?
24
Consider
these
definitions
from CBC
chapter 2.
25
Question
CBC Section 11B-505.2
Where required. Handrail
shall be provided on both
sides of stairs.
Definition of step is a riser and tread.
Definition of Stairs is two or more
steps.
This does not have two or more risers. BASED UPON THE
DEFINITIONS IN CHAPTER TWO IS A HANDRAIL
REQUIRED AT THIS STAIR ?
26
IS A HANDRAIL REQUIRED AT THIS STAIR ? IT
HAS ONLY ONE RISER.
YES
HUH?
27
LOOK AT THE MATRIX
FOR CHAPTER 2
28
IS A HANDRAIL REQUIRED AT THIS STAIR ? IT HAS
ONLY ONE RISER.
YES!
DSA-AC DID NOT ADOPT THE DEFINITION
FOR “STAIRS” OR “STEPS” ONLY THE
DEFINITION FOR “STAIR” (ONE OR MORE
RISERS) AND STAIRWAY “ONE OR MORE
FLIGHTS OF STAIRS”
ALWAYS CHECK THE MATRIX !!
29
30
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
CBC now uses the
2010 ADA Standards For Accessible Design
as the model code for 11B.
2013 CBC Chapter 11B
Uses 2010 ADA Standards
As Model Code (Similar to the use of
the IBC for the rest of the code.)
We do not enforce ADA (See Attorney
General Letter)
and
California is still not deemed “Safe
Harbor”-- but we’re getting close
32
CBC now uses the
2010 ADA Standards For Accessible Design
as the model code for 11B.
Because we
Use the 2010 ADA Standards
As Model Code we can seek guidance from
•
•
•
•
U.S Access Board
USDOJ
Pacific ADA Center
ADA.GOV
800 872-2253
800-514-0301
1-800-949-4232
http://www.ada.gov/
But only for those sections not in italics!
For guidance on sections in Italics (California
amendments) you must rely on DSA or Building
Department.
33
FORMAT OF 11B
2013 CBC
Division 1: Application and Administration.....….…........…...….....…......515
Division 2: Scoping Requirements..………........................................…...518
Division 3: Building Blocks..…............................................................…..546
Division 4: Accessible Routes..……..................................................…....552
Division 5: General Site and Building Elements..…................................572
Division 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities..……................................579
Division 7: Communication Elements..…...........................................…..593
Division 8: Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements ...........................….603
Division 9: Built-in Elements..………...................................................…..611
Division 10: Recreational Facilities..………..........................................…613
34
11B
 2013 CBC is laid out the same as the 2010
ADA Standards
 2010 ADA Standards Use “Chapters”; CBC
Uses “Divisions”
 All the Definitions are now in Chapter 2
 Almost all of the Scoping is in 11B Division 2
 Division 3 contains general technical
specifications (building blocks)-very important
 Divisions 4 through 10 specific technical data
Without knowing the scoping in division 2 or knowing the Building
Blocks in division three, the technical data will not make sense!
35
11B
ICC did not include the changes to chapter 11B in the index. It
still cites the 2010 CBC section numbers. This makes it very
difficult to find things, but there are some short cuts you can
take..
The format of 11B is identical to the 2010 ADA Guidelines for
Accessible Design.
It is also identical to the format of the ANSI A117.1 Standard
Both of these can be used to find the appropriate code sections
(with very few exceptions)
The 2010 ADA can be downloaded for free from ADA.Gov
website
36
11B
The Division of the State Architect has published an
Expanded Table of Contents
as well as a
Cross Reference Manual
that cross references the 2010 code with the 2013. Both of
these can be downloaded for free from the DSA website.
37
11B
2013 CBC Chapter 11B does not use occupancy
classifications. The feds don’t have our occupancy groups.
Chapter 11B differs from the rest of the building code in
that it specifies different requirements based upon use.
R occupancies are now found under “transient lodging guest rooms”
and also under “Residential Facilities”.
M occupancies will be found under “Sales and service”.
I occupancies see “Medical care and long term care facilities” and
also “detention and correctional facilities”.
Also see:
•Assembly areas (not just A occupancies)
•Storage Facilities (New)
•Judicial Facilities (New)
•Amusement Rides
•Golf Facilities
•etc.
38
11B
When looking for the requirements of any element:
Always begin with Division 2.
It is critical that you look up the scoping for the desired
element, division 2 will send you to the specific
technical data.
For example: for washing machines and clothes
dryers: consult 11B-214 for scoping and 11B-611 for
technical specifications.
Note: the DSA published an errata but is is very incomplete. Best to learn where things are.
39
11B
Majority of exceptions to the code
requirements are contained within
Division 2.
Other specific exceptions within the specific scoping areas of
Division 2.
NOTE: If you see an exception that states
“reserved”; it is an exception in the ADA standards
that California did not adopt
40
203 General Exceptions
There are 14 general exceptions:
1. General
2. Construction sites
3. Raised areas
4. Limited access space
5. Machinery spaces
6. Single occupant structures
7. Detention and correctional facility
8. Residential facilities
9. Employee work areas
10. Raised refereeing and judging area
11. Water slides
12. Animal containment areas
13. Boxing or wrestling rings
14. Diving Boards / platforms
CBC requires an accessible route to the
ground floor entry point of #10
through #14; ADA does not.
41
2013 CBC
Division 1: Application and Administration.....….…........…...….....…......515
Division 2: Scoping Requirements..………........................................…...518
Division 3: Building Blocks..…............................................................…..546
Division 4: Accessible Routes..……..................................................…....552
Division 5: General Site and Building Elements..…................................572
Division 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities..……................................579
Division 7: Communication Elements ..…...........................................…..593
Division 8: Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements ...........................….603
Division 9: Built-in Elements..………...................................................…..611
Division 10: Recreational Facilities..………..........................................…613
42
2013 CBC
Division 1: Application and Administration.....….…........…...….....…......515
Division 2: Scoping Requirements..………........................................…...518
Division 3: Building Blocks..…............................................................…..546
Division 4: Accessible Routes..……..................................................…....552
Division 5: General Site and Building Elements..…................................572
Division 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities..……................................579
Division 7: Communication Elements ..…...........................................…..593
Division 8: Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements ...........................….603
Division 9: Built-in Elements..………...................................................…..611
Division 10: Recreational Facilities..………..........................................…613
43
2013 CBC
Division 1: Application and Administration.....….…........…...….....…......515
Division 2: Scoping Requirements..………........................................…...518
Division 3: Building Blocks..…............................................................…..546
Division 4: Accessible Routes..……..................................................…....552
Division 5: General Site and Building Elements..…................................572
Division 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities..……................................579
Division 7: Communication Elements ..…...........................................…..593
Division 8: Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements ...........................….603
Division 9: Built-in Elements..………...................................................…..611
Division 10: Recreational Facilities..………..........................................…613
44
2013 CBC
Division 1: Application and Administration.....….…........…...….....…......515
Division 2: Scoping Requirements..………........................................…...518
Division 3: Building Blocks..…............................................................…..546
Division 4: Accessible Routes..……..................................................…....552
Division 5: General Site and Building Elements..…................................572
Division 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities..……................................579
Division 7: Communication Elements ..…...........................................…..593
Division 8: Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements ...........................….603
Division 9: Built-in Elements..………...................................................…..611
Division 10: Recreational Facilities..………..........................................…613
45
2013 CBC
Division 1: Application and Administration.....….…........…...….....…......515
Division 2: Scoping Requirements..………........................................…...518
Division 3: Building Blocks..…............................................................…..546
Division 4: Accessible Routes..……..................................................…....552
Division 5: General Site and Building Elements..…................................572
Division 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities..……................................579
Division 7: Communication Elements ..…...........................................…..593
Division 8: Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements ...........................….603
Division 9: Built-in Elements..………...................................................…..611
Division 10: Recreational Facilities..………..........................................…613
46
QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS!
47
Thank You !
th
Next Brown Bag May 7
BUILDING BLOCKS
48