2007 Ca~ifornia BuiJ$ling Code California Code at;Regulations Title 24, Part 2, Volu;l1te 1 of 2 California Building Standards Commission Based on 2006 International Bu~ilding Code® EffECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008 (For Errata and Supplements, see History Note Appendix) 2007 California Building Code Volume 1 of2 First Printing ISBN-13: 978-1-58001-518-9 ISBN-I0: 1-58001-518-2 Publication Date: June 2007 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This 2007 Calzj"ornia Building Code contains substantial copyrighted material from the 2006 International Building Code, Second Printing, which is a copyrighted work owned by the International Code Council, Inc. Withe advance written permission fi'om the copyright owner, no part of this book may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in a. form or by any means, including. without limitation, electronic, optical or mechanical means (by way of example and not limitation, photocopying, or recording by or in an information storage retrieval system). For information on permission to copy material exceeding fair use, please contact: Publications, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478. Phone 1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233). Trademarks: "International Code Council," the "International Code Council" logo and the "International Building Code" are trad r marks of the International Code Council. Inc. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 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 is known as the California Building Code and incorporates, by adoption, the 2006 edition of the International Building Code of the International 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 have the 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 filed with the California Building Standards Commission to become effective and may not be effective sooner than the effective date of this edition of California Building Standards Code. Local building standards that were adopted and applicable to previous editions of 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 Commission 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833-2936 Phone: (916) 263-0916 FAX: (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 of Statewide 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 that worked tirelessly to assist the Commission in the production of this Code. Members of the Building Standards Commission Secretary Rosario Marin - Chair Isam Hasenin - Vice-Chair James Barthman Kim Blackseth Susan Dowty Christina Jamison Stephen Jensen Robert Pernell Richard Sawhill Steven Winkel David Walls - Executive Director Thomas Morrison - Deputy Executive Director For questions on California state agency amendments, please refer to the contact list on the following page. 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE iii 3000 ~N1011n8 VINl:IO:lI1VO LOOe:: California Code of Regulations, Title 24 California Agency Information Contact List Department of Health Services California Energy Commission Energy Hotline Building Efficiency Standards Appliance Efficiency Standards Compliance Manual/Forms (800) 772-3300 (562) 499-6317 California State Library Construction Standards (918) 445-9604 Corrections Standards Authority Local Adult Jail Standards Local Juvenile Facility Standards (916) 324-1914 (916) 324-1914 Department of Consumer Affairs - Acupuncture Board Office Standards (916) 449-5661 (916) 449-5661 (510) 620-2874 Department of Housing and Community Development California State Lands Commission Marine Oil Terminals Organized Camps Standards Public Swimming Pools Standards Asbestos Standards Residential - Hotels, Motels, Apartments, Single-Family Dwellings Permanent Structures in Mobilehome and Special Occupancy Parks Factory-Built Housing, Manufactured Housing and Commercial Modular Mobilehomes - Permits and Inspections Northern Region Southern Region Employee Housing Standards (916) 445-9471 (916) 445-9471 (916) 445-3338 (916) 255-2501 (951) 782-4420 (916) 445-9471 (916) 445-3021 Department of Water Resources Department of Consumer Affairs - Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Standards (916) 574-7900 Gray Water Installations Standards (916) 651-9687 Department of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology Division ofthe State Architect - Access Compliance Barber and Beauty Shop and College Standards Access Compliance Standards (916) 445-8100 (916) 952-5210 Division ofthe State Architect - Structural Safety Department of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation Insulation Testing Standards (916) 574-2041 Department of Consumer Affairs - Structural Pest Control Board Structural Standards (800) 737-8188 Department of Consumer Affairs - Veterinary Medical Board Veterinary Hospital Standard Public Schools Standards Essential Services Building Standards (916) 445-8100 (916) 445-8100 Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Hospital Standards Skilled Nursing Facility Standards Clinic Standards Permits (916) (916) (916) (916) 654-3139 654-3139 654-3139 654-3392 (916) 263-2610 Office ofthe State Fire Marshal Department of Food and Agriculture Meat and Poultly Packing Plant Standards Dairy Standards 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (916) 654-0509 (916) 654-0773 Code Development and Analysis Fire Safety Standards Fireplace Standards Day Care Centers Standards Exit Standards (916) 445-8200 (916) 445-8200 (916) 445-8200 (916) 445-8200 (916) 445-8200 v 3ao~ ~Nlalln8 V'INl::IO.:lIlV'~ Lom: 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 to arrive at the con-ect classification or determination. Any number of acceptable alternatives may exist for construction of the building and its specific features. Each choice provided by the code must be evaluated for its specific impact on other aspects of the building's analysis. With a basic understanding of the inten-elationship of the various chapters, the practiced code user will make an initial assessment of the building as a first step of the code review process. The following outline may be helpful as a guide for the effective use 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 Provisions 1. Identify the distinct and varied uses of the building. The uses that will occur within the building must be identified, evaluated and 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 regulated by a state agency. Review California Chapter 1 to determine (1) which agencies regulate the use or occupancy, and (2) which authority is responsible for enforcement of building standards. Matrix Adoption Tables-Scope ofCalifornia Building Standards: Review the matrix adoption tables to identify the chapters and 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 automatic sprinkler 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 some degree of occupant load determination. Other conditions may also trigger a required sprinkler installation, such as building height or the lack of exterior openings. If a sprinkler system is not required, review for potential code modifications if a sprinkler system is installed. There are a significant 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 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE vii EFFECTIVE USE OF THE IBC/CBC 3. Determine the appropriate type of construction for the building. The permitted types of construction are primarily based upon the occupancy classifications involved, the building's height and the building's floor area. Other conditions may also affect the appropriate construction types, including the building's location on the lot and the intended materials of construction. In buildings with mixed-occupancy conditions, the methods of addressing the relationship between the multiple occupancies indirectly affect construction type. Sec. 202 and 502 Calculate actual height of building in both ''feet'' and "stories above grade plane." The code specifically describes 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 occurs within the surrounding exterior walls. The building area for each individual story must be calculated, as well as for the building as a whole. Sec. 507 Determine if building qualifies as an unlimited area building Sec. 506 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 if special provisions are to be applied for height and/or area. The general requirements for allowable height and area may be modified under limited conditions, typically where a parking garage is located in a building with other occupancies. Sec. 602 Verify that the type of materials and degree of fire resistance for the building's major elements comply with Table 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 appropriate materials 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 and from adjoining buildings and lots. In addition, the building's location influences the amount of fire depmtment access that can be provided 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, they can be evaluated as a single building or multiple buildings. The type of construction requirements may differ based upon which of the two methods is utilized. Sec. 602.1 Determine minimum required fire rating of exterior walls. The fire separation distance is the measurement used in 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, open space 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 within buildings 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 viii 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVE USE OF THE IBC/CBC 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 a portion 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 in the 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 of the means of egress system. The egress elements must provide for a direct, continuous, obvious, undiminished and unobstructed path 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. 10 15.2 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. J 022 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 by other 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 are detailed, including walls, horizontal assemblies, shaft enclosures and the penetration of such elements by conduit, ducts, piping and other items. Sec. 704 Exterior walls Sec. 70S Fire walls Sec. 706 Fire barriers Sec. 708 Fire partitions Sec. 709 Smoke barriers Sec. 710 Smoke partitions Sec. 707 Shaft enclosures 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE ix EFFECTIVE USE OF THE IBCfCBC 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 are primarily 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 the occupancy classification of the space and their location within the means of egress system. The classification may typically be reduced where sprinkler protection is provided. Sec.804.4 Verify compliance of floor 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 a sprinkler system. 9. Identify additional fire protection systems that may be required. In addition to automatic sprinkler systems, there are several other 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 the occupancy 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 is reached 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 general requirements 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, fire retardancy, 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 the building. 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 ensure the 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 for all buildings. See Chapters llA and lIB. 14. Determine extent of other miscellaneous provisions. Additional provisions may be applicable based upon each individual building and its characteristics. Chapter 14 Exterior walls. Requirements for installation of wall coverings and the permissible use of combustible materials on the exterior side of exterior walls. x Chapter 24 Glass and glazing. General provisions for the installation of glazing materials and skylights. Chapter 25 Gypsum board and plaster. Materials and installation of gypsum board and plaster assemblies. 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVE USE OF THE IBC/CBC Chapter 26 Plastic. Materials and installation of light-transmitting plastics, as well as the appropriate installation methods for foam plastic insulation. Chapters 27-29 Electrical, mechanical and plumbing installations. Limited provisions addressing the fundamental sup- port systems of a building. Chapter 30 Elevators. Elevator hoistway provisions, including enclosure of hoistways, emergency operations and hoistway venting. Chapter 31 Special construction. A variety of special conditions are addressed, including membrane structures, temporary structures, 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 construction activities. 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, such as 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 for the 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 ~ATERIAL Il IBC/CBC CHAPTER REFERENCED STANDARD Concrete 19 AC1318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Aluminum 20 ADM 1 Aluminum Design Manual Masonry 21 ACI S30/ASCE SfTMS 402 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures AISC 360 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings I Steel i'. 22 AISC 341 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings NAS North American Specification for the Design of Cold-formed Steel Structural Members l I I 1- 23 W00 d ----'- -'- NDS N_at_io_n_a_I_D_e_s--=ig=--n_S---'p=--e_c_if_ic_a__t_io_n_<_N_D_S_)_f_o_r_.W_o_od_C_o_n_st_ru_c_t_io_n _ ]. 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 in Chapter 16 and the referenced standard, Minimum Design Loadsfor Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE 7. The code-prescribed minimum 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 various code-prescribed loads are probabilistic in nature. The following table gives the CBC section and ASCE 7 chapter for various types of load. 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE xi EFFECTIVE USE OF THE IBC/CBC I REFERENCED CBC SECTIONS AND ASCE 7 CHAPTERS FOR LOADS I Type of Load CSC Section ASCE 7 Chapter Ii Dead loads Section 1606 Chapter 3 L Live loads Section 1607. Table 1607.1 Chapter 4 i Snow loads Section 1608 II Wind loads Section 1609 i Ii lJ i - -- J.- Soil lateral loads Section 1610 Rain loads Section 1611 Chapter 8 ! Flood loads Section 1612 Chapter 51 I I Earthquake loads Section 1613 Chapter 11-22 I 1 ~ I I l Chapter 7 Chapter 3 ~ 1. Section 16 I 2 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 elements and systems to provide the minimum level of resistance in accordance with the various load combinations prescribed in Section 1605. 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 documents as required by Sections 106 and 1603. General Requirements 1. 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 higher occupancy 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 Section 1603.1.1 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. xii 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVE USE OF THE IBC/CBC 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 direction should 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 designed by 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 specific section 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 required by 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 (excluding Chapter 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 deflection of 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 due to 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 accordance with Table 1805.4.2. Otherwise, the foundation system must be designed in accordance with other provisions of Chapter 18. The following table gives a summary of applicable sections for foundation systems. 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE xiii EFFECTIVE USE OF THE IBC/CBC FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION I IBC/CBC SECTION IAllowable soil bearing values I 1804 I Footings and foundations I 1805. 1805.4 I Footings ---J ~ I 1805.4 ~undation walls 1805.5 General requirements for pier and pile foundations . I 1808 . Ptle foundatIOns 1809 - 1811 [Pi;[oundations 1812 I I ~ A foundation soils investigation is required where required by Section 1802.2 unless the bJilding official determines that a soils investigaiion is not required in accordance 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 the basement. 2. In flood hazard areas not subject to high-velocity wave action, the elevation to which any nonresidential building will be dry floodproofed. 3. In flood hazard areas subject to high-velocity wave action, the proposed elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural 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 inspections in accordance with Section 1705 for submittal by the permit applicant in accordance with Section 106.1 as a condition for permit issuance. 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 qualified person approved by the building official for construction not designed by a registered design professional. ! I SPECIAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS r TYPE OF SPECIAL INSPECTION ISteel construction IConcrete construction ! . J_. Li APPLICABLE SECTION I REQUIRED VERIFICATION AND INSPECTION II 1704.3 i Table 1704.3 i 1704.4 I Table 1704.4 ~ 1704.5 , T a b l e 1704.5.1 I Table 1704.5.3 I I Masonry constructIOn I [W;d construction I 1704.6 I I Site and foundation soils I Pile foundations i 1704.7 I. II Pier foundations I SJ2@.Yed fire resistant materials IMastic and intumescent fire resistive coatings !Exterior insulation a~ish (EIFS) systems I Special cases iSmoke control systems II ~ , - I I ~ Table 1704.7 I 1704.8 Table 1704.8 ; 1704.9 Table 1704.9 1704.10 1704.11 t I 1704.12 _ 1704.13 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 as defined in Section 1702. At the conclusion of the work included in the permit. the structural observer shall submit a written statement to the building official that identifies any reported deficiencies that have not been resolved. xiv 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVE USE OF THE IBC/CBC 14. Contractor responsibility. Each contractor responsible for the construction of a main wind- or seismic-force-resisting system, designated seismic system or a wind- or seismic-resisting component listed in the statement of special inspections is required to submit a written statement of responsibility 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 construction documents. 15. Deferred submittals. DefeITed submittals that are not submitted at the time of the application must have the prior approval of the building official. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the building official. Documents for deferred submittal items shall be reviewed by the registered design professional in responsible charge who shall forward them to the building official with a notation indicating that they have been reviewed and are in general conformance with the design of the building. 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE xv 3ao~ DNI01lnS ':fINl::IO.:lI1':f~ LOm: !/IX HOW TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN MODEL CODE LANGUAGE AND 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, symbols in 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 Agencies BSC California Building Standards Commission SFM Office ofthe State Fire Marshal HCD Department ofHousing and Community Development DSA-AC Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance DSA-SS Division of the State Architect-Structural Safety OSHPD Office ofStatewide Health Planning and Development CSA Corrections Standards Authority DHS Department ofHealth Services AGR Department of Food and Agriculture CEC California Energy Commission CA Department of Consumer Affairs: Board ofBarbering and Cosmetology Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine Board of Pharmacy Acupuncture Board Bureau ofHome Furnishings Structural Pest Control Board SL State Librarian SLC State Lands Commission DWR Department of Water Resources 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE xvii 3000 9NI0lInS "IN!JO~I1"O LOOl !!lAX CALIFORNIA MATRIX ADOPTION TABLES Format of the California Matrix Adoption Tables The matrix adoption tables, which follow, show the user which state agencies have adopted and/or amended given sections of the model code. The building application determines which state agency's adoptions apply. See Sections 102 through 114 for building applications and enforcement responsibilities. Agencies are grouped together, based on either local or state enforcement responsibilities. For example, regulations from DSA-AC are enforced both at the state and local levels; therefore, DSA-AC is listed twice in each adoption table indicating state enforcement 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 entire model code chapter without any state amendments. Example: CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS I; II HCD 2 lilAC I ssc I SFM I--_ _A_d-'op_ting Agency I I CSA DSHPD DHS IAGR '-'--'----+)--'-'1I DWR l-i--'--'2~1 --=3--'--4----1!---'--=-'-'--+--':":":"::'-+1 Adopt Entire Chapter as amended (amended sections Iisted below) i: ! Adopt only those sections that are listed below CEC I CA I SL 1 I 'I I X Adopt Entire Chapter DSA AC SS I SLC 1 Ii iii U Is AIM P LIEI I :c=h:ap=te=rls=e=ct=io=n===:E=i--+--+J±±±--+--+-II-+--f----+!;--+I---+---+----1--+-------fII--~~ I 1 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 entire model 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, by that 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 Adopting Agency f-A-do-Pt-En-tir~eChapter I HCD I DSA ICSA DSHPD DHS' AGR = IDWR I CEC I CA I SL - ' 1 ---+1---,----------,--1-,-----+I--+---+--f----+ if-,-----,I-,---+-' 1 2 i/AC I AC I ss 1 2 3 4 ~- i 1 +I--==-+----'----+--'~I---=------:----'---+1-+---+---+---+1 I 'I SSC SFM I I , II ,I • I~ r-J_i~_;:_~d_be_e~_;_~rn,- -) I Ii i I I I I 1 Adopt only those sections that! are listed below 'II I I I I 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE I! I s I A M I E II I • ,I! i l lI i ' JI~li I I ,1 1 e_n_d_ed_s_e_ct_io_n_s_---jl_---c!_x---c_---ci_---c_---c_---:!_---cl_----,__P_I -L--+---+---+----+I---+I---+--rl---+I--f---I Adopt Entire Chapter as II ',! • I I 1 I I ~ I xix 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 specific model code or state-amended sections within this chapter. There will be an "X" in the column under the agency's acronym, as well as an "X" by each section that the agency has adopted. Example: CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS Adopting Agency Adop,E"ire Chop", Adopt Entire Chapter a s . amended (amended sectIons listed below) II. Adopt only those sectIons that I ","Ii,"dhclow [Chapter/Section I i I - xx 202 .I 202 -.203 --'! 203.. I I . - i - ,._ ~ '~ ' I ~ i I I ~ 'SSC -, I : ' SFM , 1 I ~_I I I l ' I _ I i~....: I HCD 2 ---lIliAC I LI - ' , ' ~ I I II X, I i, DSA AC I SS I I , 1 CSA I 1 I~! ' 4 ' r I I I I I ,' S I , - - DSHPD I I 2 3 f_ 1 _I I I I ' 1 I I I I - AMP -1- I : i I I I I I I ',I I I " _ i- I I 1 I I • 1 ~l : ~+, ~I ': _ _I I -----, 1 " , I 1____ I I 1 I ,I I=FF _I I , 1 , l I, I I , LiE " I I i i X L. I I I m~! rI f--j I=J r=c ---I +=t' : 1 I I I ~ i 'I I I~I CA: :-----11--" I I '~I I '--t ~---l__ ~_ " !BC --_J---, I ' I 1---.1 , ,'' X , CA ---' _ , __. ; : ' __1...-.1 " 0 = ] I I X= , ._ !BC 1 Codes +"---[-1 i DHS A~ DWR I CEC I I ;I I I I I I L-.J _ I __. 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE The International Codes are designed and promulgated to be adopted by reference by ordinance. Jurisdictions wishing to adopt the 2007 California Building Code as an enforceable regulation governing structures and premises should ensure that certain factual information 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 information required for insertion into the code text. SAMPLE ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION OF THE 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 and other 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 [JURISDICof the [JURISDICTION] TION]; providing for the issuance of permits and collection offees therefor; repealing Ordinance No. 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 OF RECORDS] of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], being marked and designated as the California Building Code, 2007 edition, including Appendix 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, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other 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 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 file in the office of the [JURISDICTION] are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the 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 OR ORDINANCES IN EFFECT AT THE PRESENT TIME SO THAT THEY WILL BE REPEALED BY DEFINITE MENTION] and all other ordinances or 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 it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof. ilTespective of the fact that anyone or more sections, 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 proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, 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 be in 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 adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect [TIME PERIOD] from and after the date of its final passage and adoption. 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE xxi 300::> ~N10l1n8 'lfINl::IO:lITIf::> LOO~ !!XX TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME 1 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS ... 3 Section 306 Factory Group F 50 307 High-hazard Group H 5I 308 Institutional Group I 59 309 Mercantile Group M 60 101 General 3 310 Residential Group R 61 102 Building Standards Commission 5 3II Storage Group S 65 103 Corrections Standards Authority 6 312 Utility and Miscellaneous Group U 65 104 Department of Consumer Affairs 6 105 California Energy Commission 6 106 Department of Food and Agriculture 7 107 Department Of Health Services 7 108 Department of Housing and Community Development 7 401 Scope 71 Covered Mall Buildings 71 CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCy 71 Section 108.3 Local Enforcing Agency 8 402 108.4 Permits, Fees, Applications and Inspections 9 403 High-rise Buildings 74 108.5 Right-of-Entry for Enforcement 9 404 Atriums 76 108.6 Local Modification by Ordinance or Regulation 405 Underground Buildings 76 9 406 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 4I2 Aircraft-related Occupancies 89 4I3 Combustible Storage 9I 4I4 Hazardous Materials 91 415 Groups H-l, H-2, H-3, H-4 and H-5 95 4I6 Application of Flammable Finishes 108 4I7 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 109 108.7 Alternate Materials, Designs, Tests and Methods of Construction 10 108.8 Appeals Board II 108.9 Unsafe Buildings or Structures 11 108.10 Other Building Regulations II 109 Division of the State Architect 12 110 Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development 13 111 Office of the State Fire Marshal 15 112 State Librarian 19 113 Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19 114 California State Lands Commission CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS 19 29 Section 20 I General 29 42 I Reserved 110 202 Definitions 29 422 Reserved I 10 423 Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 10 424 Reserved 425 Special Provisions for Licensed 24-Hour Care Facilities in a Group I-I, R-3.1 or R-4 occupancy [SFM] . 110 CHAPTER 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION 49 Section I 10 30 I General 49 302 Classification 49 426 Group 1-4 [SFM] 113 303 Assembly Group A 49 427 Reserved 114 304 Business Group B 50 428 Reserved 114 305 Educational Group E 50 429 Reserved 114 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE xxiii TABLE OF CONTENTS Fire Barriers 160 707 Shaft Enclosures 162 708 Fire Partitions 164 114 709 Smoke Barriers 165 Fixed Guideway Transit Systems [SFM] 114 710 Smoke Partitions 166 434 Explosives [SFM] 118 711 Horizontal Assemblies 166 435 Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 712 Penetrations 167 436 Winery Caves [SFM] 121 713 Fire-resistant Joint Systems 169 437 Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 714 438 Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 122 Fire-resistance Rating of Structural Members 170 439 Public Libraries [SL & SFM] 122 715 Opening Protectives 171 123 175 430 Horse Racing Stables [SFM] 114 706 431 Pet Kennels [SFM] 114 432 Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines [SFM] 433 440 Group C [SFM] 716 Ducts and Air Transfer Openings 441 Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 717 Concealed Spaces 178 442 Group E [SFM] 125 718 Fire-resistance Requirements for Plaster 180 443 Group L [SFM] 126 719 Thermal- and Sound-insulating Materials 181 444 Reserved 129 720 Prescriptive Fire Resistance 181 445 Large-family Day Care Homes [SFM] 129 721 Calculated Fire Resistance 202 CHAPTER 5 GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS CHAPTER 7A 133 Section 501 General 133 502 Definitions 133 503 General Height and Area Limitations 133 504 Height 135 505 Mezzanines 135 506 Area Modifications 136 507 Unlimited Area Buildings 137 508 Mixed Use and Occupancy 139 CHAPTERS 509 Special Provisions 140 Section CHAPTER 6 TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION ... 147 Section MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR EXTERIOR WILDFIRE EXPOSURE 235 Section 70 I A Scope, Purpose and Application 235 702A Definitions 235 703A Standards of Quality 236 704A Materials, Systems and Methods of Construction 236 INTERIOR FINISHES 241 801 General 241 802 Definitions 241 803 Wall and Ceiling Finishes 241 601 General 147 804 Interior Floor Finish 243 602 Construction Classification 147 805 603 Combustible Material in Type I and II Construction Combustible Materials in Types I and II Construction 244 148 Decorative Materials and Trim 244 CHAPTER 7 FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION 153 Section 806 CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 251 Section 701 General 153 901 General 251 702 Definitions 153 902 Definitions 251 703 Fire-resi stance Ratings and Fire Tests . . . . . . . 154 903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems 254 704 Exterior Walls 155 904 705 Fire Walls 158 Alternative Automatic Fire-extinguishing Systems 260 xxiv 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE TABLE OF CONTENTS 905 Standpipe Systems 261 1104A Group R Occupancies 336 906 Portable Fire Extinguishers 264 1105A Group U Occupancies 336 907 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems 264 1l06A Site and Building Characteristics 337 908 Emergency Alarm Systems 278 1107A Definitions 337 909 Smoke Control Systems 279 910 Smoke and Heat Vents 285 1108A General Requirements for Accessible Parking and Exterior Routes of Travel 339 911 Fire Command Center 287 912 Fire Department Connections 288 CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS 293 Section 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 an Accessible Route 343 1114A Exterior Ramps and Landings on Accessible Routes 343 1001 Administration 293 1002 Definitions 293 ] 003 General Means of Egress 294 1004 Occupant Load 296 1005 Egress Width 298 1115A Exterior Stairways Along Accessible Routes 345 1006 Means of Egress Illumination 298 1116A Hazards on Accessible Routes 345 1007 Accessible Means of Egress 299 346 1008 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles 301 1009 Stairways 306 1117 A General Requirements for Accessible Entrances, Exits, Interior Routes of Travel and Facility Accessibility 1010 Ramps 309 1118A Egress and Areas of Refuge 346 1011 Exit Signs 310 1119A Interior Routes of Travel. 346 1012 Handrails 311 1120A Interior Accessible Routes 347 347 1013 Guards 312 1121A Changes in Level on Accessible Routes ]014 Exit Access 313 1015 Exit and Exit Access Doorways 315 1122A Interior Ramps and Landings on Accessible Routes 347 1016 Exit Access Travel Distance 316 1123A Interior Stairways Along Accessible Routes 348 1017 Corridors 317 1018 Exits 318 1124A Elevators and Special Access (Wheelchair) Lifts 349 1019 Number of Exits and Continuity 318 1125A Hazards on Accessible Routes 351 1020 Vertical Exit Enclosures 319 1126A Doors 351 1021 Exit Passageways 321 1127A Common Use Facilities 352 1022 Horizontal Exits 322 1128A Covered Dwelling Units 358 1023 Exterior Exit Ramps and Stairways 322 1129A Reserved 359 1024 Exit Discharge 323 1025 Assembly 324 1130A Accessible Route Within Covered Multifamily Dwelling Units 359 329 1131 A Changes in Level on Accessible Routes 359 1132A Doors 359 1133A Kitchens 360 1026 Emergency Escape and Rescue CHAPTER 11 RESERVED 331 1l34A Bathing and Toilet Facilities 361 CHAPTER llA HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY . .. . 335 1135A Laundry Rooms 364 Section 364 1101A Application 335 1136A Electrical Receptacle, Switch and Control Heights ] 102A Building Accessibility 335 1137A Other Features and Facilities 365 I103A Design and Construction 336 1138A Reserved 365 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE xxv TABLE OF CONTENTS 1139A Accessible Drinking Fountains 365 1123B Access to Employee Areas 458 1140A Accessible Telephones 365 1124B Ground and Floor Surfaces 459 1141A Accessible Swimming Pools 366 1125B Storage 459 1142A Electrical Receptacle, Switch and Control Heights 1126B Vending Machines and Other Equipment. 459 367 1127B Exterior Routes of Travel 460 1143A Signage 367 1144A Reserved 368 1128B Pedestrian Grade Separations (Overpasses and Underpasses) 461 1145A Reserved 368 1129B Accessible Parking Required 461 1146A Reserved 368 1130B Parking Structures 463 1147A Reserved 368 1131 B Passenger Drop-off and Loading Zones 463 1148A Reserved 368 1132B Outdoor Occupancies 463 1149A Reserved 368 1150A Site Impracticality Tests 368 1133B General Accessibility for Entrances. Exits and Paths of Travel 465 1134B Accessibility for Existing Buildings 472 1135B Historic PreservationSpecial Standards of Accessibility for Buildings with Historical Significance 473 541 CHAPTER llB ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND PUBLICLY FUNDED HOUSING 423 1101B Scope 423 CHAPTER llC STANDARDS FOR CARD READERS AT GASOLINE FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES I102B Definitions 423 Section 1103B Building Accessibility 426 1104B Accessibility for Group A Occupancies 427 110 1C Card-reader Devices at Fuel-dispensing Equipment 54 1 1105B Accessibility for Group B Occupancies 430 1102C Application 541 1106B Accessibility for Group E Occupancies 431 1107B Factories and Warehouses 432 1103C Number of Accessible Card-reading Devices Required 541 1 l08B Accessibility for Group H Occupancies 432 1104C Required Features 541 1109B Accessibility for Group I Occupancies 432 1105C Protection of Dispensers Mounted at Grade 542 1110B Accessibility for Group M Occupancies 433 1 J lIB Accessibility for Group R Occupancies 434 CHAPTER 12 1112B Reserved 437 Section 11 l3B Reserved 437 1201 General 547 1114B Facility Accessibility 437 1202 Definitions 547 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 Section INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT .... 547 1203 Ventilation 547 1204 Temperature Control 548 1205 Lighting 549 1206 Yards or Courts 549 1207 Sound Transmission '" 550 1208 Interior Space Dimensions 552 454 1209 Access to Unoccupied Spaces 553 1120B Floor and Levels 454 1210 Surrounding Materials 553 1121B Transportation Facilities 454 1211 Garage Door Springs 553 1122B Fixed or Built-in Seating, Tables and Counters 1212 Reserved 554 458 1213 Reserved 554 J 119B Special Standards of Accessibility for Buildings with Historical Significance xxvi 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 13 ENERGY EFFICIENCy 611 554 CHAPTER 14 EXTERIOR WALLS 615 Reserved 554 Section Reserved 554 1401 General 615 Definitions 615 1214 Reserved 554 1215 Reserved 554 1216 Reserved 1217 1218 1219 Reserved 554 1402 1220 Reserved 554 1403 Performance Requirements 615 1221 Reserved 554 1404 Materials 616 1222 Reserved 554 1405 Installation of Wall Coverings 616 1223 Reserved 554 1406 1224 Hospitals 555 Combustible Materials on the Exterior Side of Exterior Walls 620 1225 Skilled Nursing and Intermediate-care Facilities 1407 Metal Composite Materials (MCM) 621 581 1408 1226 Clinics 586 Additional Requirements for Anchored and Adhered Veneer 622 1227 Correctional Treatment Centers 589 1228 Reserved 594 1229 Reserved 594 1230 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities 594 1231 Local Detention 598 1232 Reserved 603 1233 Reserved 603 1234 Reserved 604 1235 Sanitary Control of Shellfish (Plants and Operations) 604 Laboratory Animal Quarters 1236 CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES 625 Section 1501 General 625 1502 Definitions 625 1503 Weather Protection 625 1504 Performance Requirements 626 1505 Fire Classification 627 1506 Materials 628 1507 Requirements for Roof Coverings 628 604 1508 Roof Insulation 637 Rooftop Structures 637 1237 Wild Animal Quarantine Facilities 604 1509 1238 Reserved 605 1510 Reroofing 638 1239 Reserved 605 1511 Seismic Anchorage of Slate Shingle, Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Coverings 639 1240 Meat and Poultry Processing Plants 605 1241 Collection Centers and Facilities 606 1242 Renderers 607 1243 Horsemeat and Pet Food Establishments 607 1244 Reserved 608 1245 Reserved 608 1246 Reserved 608 1247 Reserved 608 1248 Reserved 608 1249 Reserved 608 1250 Pharmacies 608 1251 Veterinary Facilities 608 1252 Barber Colleges and Shops 609 1253 Schools of Cosmetology, Cosmetologica1 Establishments and Satellite Classrooms Acupuncture Offices 1254 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 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 8 609 1606 Dead Loads 9 609 1607 Live Loads 10 xxvii TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 CHAPTER 17A STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS 105 Section 1701A General. 105 1702A Definitions 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 1601A General 53 1602A Definitions and Notations 53 1603A Construction Documents 55 1604A General Design Requirements 56 1605A Load Combinations 59 1712A Test Safe Load 120 1606A Dead Loads 60 1713A In-situ Load Tests 120 1607A Live Loads 60 1714A Preconstruction Load Tests 121 1608A Snow Loads 66 1715A Material and Test Standards 122 1609A Wind Loads 66 1610A Soil Lateral Loads 71 CHAPTER 18 1611A Rain Loads 71 Section 1612A Flood Loads 72 1801 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 1613A Earthquake Loads 74 1802 Foundation and Soils Investigations 125 1614A Modifications to ASCE 7 78 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 87 1808 Pier and Pile Foundations 141 Driven Pile Foundations 146 CHAPTER 17 STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS 87 Section 1701 General 1708A Structural Testing for Seismic Resistance 119 1709A Structural Observations 120 1710A Design Strengths of Materials 120 1711 A Alternative Test Procedure 120 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS .... 125 1702 Definitions 87 1809 1703 Approvals 88 1810 Cast-in-place Concrete Pile Foundations 149 1704 Special Inspections 88 1811 Composite Piles 153 1705 Statement of Special Inspections 97 1812 Pier Foundations 153 1706 Contractor Responsibility 98 1707 Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance 98 1708 Structural Testing for Seismic Resistance 99 180 IA General 157 1709 Structural Observations 100 1802A Foundation and Soils Investigations 157 1710 Design Strengths of Materials 100 1803A Excavation, Grading and Fill 160 1711 Alternative Test Procedure 100 1804A Allowable Load-bearing Values of Soils 161 1712 Test Safe Load 100 1805A Footings and Foundations 161 1713 In-situ Load Tests 101 1806A Retaining Walls and Cantilever Walls 165 CHAPTER 18A SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS .... 157 Section 1714 Preconstruction Load Tests 101 1807A Dampproofing and Waterproofing 166 1715 Material and Test Standards 102 1808A Pier and Pile Foundations 167 xxviii 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1809A Driven Pile Foundations 172 1810A Cast-in-place Concrete Pile Foundations 175 1811A Composite Piles 1812A Pier Foundations CHAPTER 19 CONCRETE 1917A Existing Concrete Structures 2 I2 178 CHAPTER 20 215 179 Section 183 Section ALUMINUM 2001 General 215 2002 Materials 2 I5 2003 Inspection 2 I5 1901 General 183 1902 Definitions 183 CHAPTER 21 MASONRY 219 1903 Specifications for Tests and Materials 183 Section 1904 Durability Requirements 183 2101 General 2 I9 1905 Concrete Quality, Mixing and Placing 185 2102 Definitions and Notations 219 1906 Formwork, Embedded Pipes and Construction Joints 2103 Masonry Construction Materials 223 185 2104 Construction 226 1907 Details of Reinforcement 186 2 I05 Quality Assurance 229 1908 Modifications to ACI 318 186 2 I06 Seismic Design 230 1909 Structural Plain Concrete 189 2107 Allowable Stress Design 232 1910 Minimum Slab Provisions 190 2108 Strength Design of Masonry 232 1911 Anchorage to Concrete-Allowable Stress Design 2109 Empirical Design of Masonry 233 190 1912 Anchorage to Concrete-Strength Design 191 1913 Shotcrete 191 1914 Reinforced Gypsum Concrete 192 1915 Concrete-filled Pipe Columns 192 2110 Glass Unit Masonry 239 2111 Masonry Fireplaces 24 I 21 12 Masonry Heaters 243 2113 Masonry Chimneys 243 CHAPTER 21A MASONRY CHAPTER 19A CONCRETE 197 Section 1902A General................................ 197 1902A Definitions 197 1903A Specifications for Tests and Materials 197 1904A Durability Requirements 198 1905A Concrete Quality, Mixing and Placing 200 1906A Formwork, Embedded Pipes and Construction 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 ConcreteAllowable Stress Design 208 1912A Anchorage to Concrete- Strength Design 1913A Shotcrete 209 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 276 279 209 1914A Reinforced Gypsum Concrete 211 CHAPTER 22 1915A Concrete-filled Pipe Columns 211 Section 1916A Concrete Testing 211 2201 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 251 General STEEL 279 xxix TABLE OF CONTENTS 2202 Definitions 279 2203 Identification and Protection of Steel for Structural Purposes 279 2204 Connections 279 2205 Structural Steel 279 2206 Steel Joists 2207 2208 Definitions 373 2403 General Requirements for Glass 373 2404 Wind, Snow, Seismic and Dead Loads on Glass 373 2405 Sloped Glazing and Skylights 376 280 2406 Safety Glazing 377 Steel Cable Structures 280 2407 Glass in Handrails and Guards 379 Steel Storage Racks 281 2408 Glazing in Athletic Facilities 379 2209 Cold-formed Steel 281 2409 Glass in Elevator Hoistway 380 2210 Cold-formed Steel Light-framed Construction 281 CHAPTER 25 285 Section CHAPTER 22A STEEL Section 2402 GYPSUM BOARD AND PLASTER 383 2501 General. 383 2201A General 285 2502 Definitions 383 2202A Definitions 285 2503 Inspection 383 2203A Identification and Protection of Steel for Structural Purposes 2504 Vertical and Horizontal Assemblies 383 285 2505 Shear Wall Construction 384 2204A Connections 285 2506 Gypsum Board Materials 384 2205A Structural Steel 286 2507 Lathing and Plastering 384 2206A Steel Joists 288 2508 Gypsum Construction 385 2207 A Steel Cable Structures 289 2509 2208A Steel Storage Racks 289 Gypsum Board in Showers and Water Closets 386 2209A Cold-formed Steel 289 Lathing and Furring for Cement Plaster (Stucco) 386 Interior Plaster 387 2512 Exterior Plaster 387 2513 Exposed Aggregate Plaster 388 2210A Cold-formed Steel Light-framed Construction 289 2211 A Light Modular Steel Moment Frames for Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, and Community Colleges 289 2212A Testing 290 CHAPTER 23 WOOD 293 2510 2511 CHAPTER 26 PLASTIC 393 Section 2601 General 393 Section 2602 Definitions 393 230 I General 293 2603 Foam Plastic Insulation 393 2302 Definitions 293 2604 Interior Finish and Trim 396 2303 Minimum Standards and Quality 295 2605 Plastic Veneer. 397 2304 General Construction Requirements 299 2606 Light-transmitting Plastics 397 2305 General Design Requirements for Lateral-foree-resisting Systems 2607 Light-transmitting Plastic Wall Panels 398 309 2608 Light-transmitting Plastic Glazing 399 2306 Allowable Stress Design 317 2609 Light-transmitting Plastic Roof Panels 399 2307 Load and Resistance Factor Design 327 2610 Light-transmitting Plastic Skylight Glazing .. 400 2308 Conventional Light-frame Construction 327 2611 Light-transmitting Plastic Interior Signs ..... 400 CHAPTER 24 GLASS AND GLAZING 373 Section 2401 xxx CHAPTER 27 ELECTRICAL 403 Section General 373 2701 General 403 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 CHAPTER 30 409 ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS 413 Section 3107B Additional Requirements for a Temporary Training Pool 433 3108B Pool Geometry 433 3109B Permanent Markings 433 3110B Steps, Recessed Steps, Ladders and Recessed 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 3001 General 413 31 l8B Enclosure of Pool Area 439 3002 Hoistway Enclosures 413 3119B Signs 439 3003 Emergency Operations 414 3120B Indoor Pool Ventilation 441 441 3004 Hoistway Venting 416 3121B Foundations For Pool Equipment 3005 Conveying Systems 416 3122B Gas Chlorination Equipment Room 441 3006 Machine Rooms 417 3123B General Requirements 441 3007 Special Requirements for Elevators in Hospitals 3124B Turnover Time 442 417 CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION .... 421 Section 3125B Recirculation Piping System and Components 442 3126B Recirculation Pump Capacity 442 3127B Water Supply Inlets 442 3101 General 421 3l28B Filters (All Types) 442 3102 Membrane Structures 421 3129B Rapid Sand Pressure Filters 443 3103 Temporary Structures 422 3130B Diatomaceous Earth Filters 443 3104 Pedestrian Walkways and Tunnels 422 3131 B High-rate Sand Filters 443 3105 Awnings and Canopies 423 3132B Chemical Feeders 443 3106 Marquees 424 3133B Disinfectant Feeders 444 3107 Signs 424 3134B Pool Fittings 444 3108 Radio and Television Towers 424 3135B Spa Pool Special Requirements 445 3109 Swimming Pool Enclosures and Safety Devices 3136B Cleaning Systems 445 424 CHAPTER 31B PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS ... 431 Section 310lB Scope 431 3102B Definitions 431 3103B Special Pool Classifications 432 3104B Accessibility to the Physically Handicapped Person 432 3137B Waste Water Disposal 445 3138B Reserved 446 3 J 39B Reserved 446 3140B Reserved 446 3 141 B Reserved 446 3142B Reserved 446 3143 B Reserved 446 3144B Reserved 446 3l45B Reserved 446 3l05B Alternate Equipment, Materials and Methods of Construction 432 3146B Reserved 446 3106B Pool Construction 432 3147B Reserved 446 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE xxxi TABLE OF CONTENTS 3l48B Reserved 446 CHAPTER 31F MARINE OIL TERMINALS ..... 465 3l49B Reserved 446 Section 3l50B Reserved 446 3l01F Introduction 465 3l51B Reserved 446 3102F Audit and Inspection 466 3l52B Reserved 446 3103F Structural Loading Criteria 476 3l53B Reserved 446 3] 04F Seismic Analysis and Structural Performance 488 3l54B Reserved 446 3l55B Reserved 446 3l05F Mooring and Berthing Analysis and Design 494 3l56B Reserved 446 3106F Geotechnical Hazards and Foundations 499 3l57B Reserved 446 3l58B Reserved 446 3l07F Structural Analysis and Design of Components 502 3l59B Reserved 446 3l60B ...................................... 446 3l61B ...................................... 447 CHAPTER 31C RADIATION 3108F Fire Prevention, Detection and Suppression .. 514 3l09F Piping and Pipelines 518 3ll0F Mechanical and Electrical Equipment 520 3111 F Electrical Systems 523 451 CHAPTER 32 3101 C Scope 451 Section 3l02C Radiation Shielding Barriers 451 3201 General. 527 3202 Encroachments 527 Section 3] 03C Medical Radiographic and Photofluorographic Installations 451 3l04C Medical Therapeutic X-ray Installations 451 CHAPTER 31D FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS . .... 455 Section CHAPTER 33 ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT·OF-WAY 527 SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION 531 Section 3301 General 531 3302 Construction Safeguards 531 310 1D Scope 455 3303 Demolition 531 3l02D Definitions 455 3304 Site Work 531 3l03B Building and Structures 455 3305 Sanitary 531 3306 Protection of Pedestrians 531 3307 Protection of Adjoining Property 533 3308 Temporary Use of Streets, Alleys and Public Property 533 CHAPTER 31E TENTS AND MEMBRANE STRUCTURES 459 Section 3l01E General Provisions 459 3309 Fire Extinguishers 533 3l02E Definitions 459 3310 Exits 533 3103E Tents Having an Occupant of Load 10 or More 3311 Standpipes 533 459 3312 Automatic Sprinkler System 534 3l04E Location of Tents 459 3105E Structural Requirements 460 CHAPTER 34 3106E Exit Requirements 460 Section 3107E Heating Equipment 460 3401 3] 08E Membrane (Air-supported and Air-inflated) Structures 460 3109E Alternative Means of Protection 460 xxxii EXISTING STRUCTURES 537 General. 537 3402 Definitions 537 3403 Additions, Alterations or Repairs 537 3404 Fire Escapes 539 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE TABLE OF CONTENTS 3405 Glass Replacement 539 3406 Change of Occupancy 540 3407 Historic Buildings 540 3408 Moved Structures 540 3409 Reserved 540 3410 Compliance Alternatives 540 3411 Existing Group R-I and Group R-2 Occupancies 549 3412 Existing High-rise Buildings 552 3413 Existing Group I Occupancies 554 3414 Existing Group L Occupancies 554 3415 Earthquake Evaluation and Design for Retrofit of Existing Buildings 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 615 555 110 Certificate of Occupancy 616 557 III Service Utilities 616 112 Board of Appeals 616 Violations 616 3416 Definitions 3417 Seismic Criteria Selection for Existing Buildings 557 113 Method A 560 114 Stop Work Order 617 115 Unsafe Structures and Equipment 617 3418 3419 Method B 560 3420 Peer Review Requirements 561 3421 Additional Requirements for Public Schools 562 CHAPTER 34A EXISTING STRUCTURES 565 APPENDIX A EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS 621 Section A101 Building Official Qualifications 621 AI02 Referenced Standards 621 Section APPENDIX B BOARD OF APPEALS 625 340 IA General 565 3402A Definitions 565 Section 3403A Additions, Alterations or Repairs 566 B 101 3404A Fire Escapes 567 3405A Glass Replacement 568 3406A Change of Occupancy 568 Section 3407A Historic Buildings 568 C 101 General 629 3408A Moved Structures 568 C I02 Allowable Height and Area 629 3409A Reserved 568 C I03 Mixed Occupancies 629 3410A Compliance Alternatives 568 CI04 Exits 629 3411A Additions, Alterations, Repairs and Seismic Retrofit to Existing Buildings or Structures APPENDIX C APPENDIX D 577 3412A Earthquake Evaluation and Design for Retrofit of Existing Hospital Buildings 578 3413A Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings 579 3414A Peer Review Requirements 582 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE General. 625 GROUP U-AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS FIRE DISTRICTS 629 633 Section D 101 General 633 DI02 Building Restrictions 633 D103 Changes to Buildings 634 DI04 Buildings Located Partially in the Fire District 634 xxxiii TABLE OF CONTENTS D105 Exceptions to Restrictions in Fire District 634 APPENDIX I DI06 Referenced Standards 635 Section 1101 APPENDIX E APPENDIX F RESERVED RODENTPROOFING 639 643 Section FI01 General APPENDIX G 643 FLOOD-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION 647 Section G 101 Administration PATIO COVERS 661 General 661 II 02 Definitions 661 1103 Exterior Openings 661 1104 Structural Provisions 661 APPENDIX J GRADING 665 11 01 General 665 11 02 Definitions 665 J 103 Permits Required 665 647 1104 Permit Application and Submittals 665 Inspections 666 GI02 Applicability 647 J I 05 G I 03 Powers and Duties 647 1106 Excavations 666 GI04 Permits 648 11 07 Fills 667 G I 05 Variances 648 J I 08 Setbacks 667 Drainage and Terracing 667 G201 Definitions 649 11 09 G301 Subdivisions 650 JIIO Erosion Control 668 G40 I Site Improvement. 650 1111 Referenced Standards 668 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 INDEX 669 HISTORY NOTE 701 655 Section HIOI General 655 HI02 Definitions 655 HI03 Location 655 HI04 Identification 655 HI05 Design and Construction 655 HI06 Electrical 656 HI07 Combustible Materials 656 HI08 Animated Devices 656 Hl09 Ground Signs 656 HIIO Roof Signs 657 HIlI Wall Signs 657 HI12 Projecting Signs 657 HI13 Marquee Signs 658 HI14 Portable Signs 658 HIlS Referenced Standards 658 xxxiv 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE - MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE CALIFORNIA CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS ssc Adopting Agency HCD SFM 1 2 OSHPD DSA 11AC AC SS 1 2 3 CSA DHS AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC 4 Adopt Entire California Chapter Adopt Entire California Chapter as amended (amended sections listed below) Adopt only those sections that are listed below Chapter I Section X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X x x x x x x x Codes 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109.1 109.2 110.1 110.2 110.3 110.4 111 CA CA CA CA CA 112.0 114.0 CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 3ao~ ~)NIOlIn8 'ltINHO.:lIl'lt~ LOOZ (CALIFORNIA) CHAPTER 1 GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS SECTION 101 GENERAL 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Building Code, may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code." The California Building Code is Part 2 of 12 pa rts 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 the California Building Standards Code. This part incorporates by adoption the 2006 International Building Code of the 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 and general we(l"are through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, access to persons with disabilities, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation and energy COnSeillation; safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment; and to provide safety tofire fighters 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, site work and other developments to which this code applies and to ensure that they are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. 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 any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures throughout the State of California. 101.3.1 Nonstate-regulated buildings, structures and applications. 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 10 shall 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 model code provisions shall apply to the following buildings, structures, and applications regulated by state agencies as referenced in the Matrix Adoption Tables and as specified in Sections 102 through 114, except where modified by local ordinance pursuant to Section 101.8. When adopted by a state agency, the provisions ofthis code shall be enforced by the appropriate enforcing agency, but only to the extent of authority 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 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 2. 3. 4. 5. University, and to the extent permitted by California laws, buildings designed and constructed by the Regents of the University of California, and regulated by the Building Standards Commission. See Section 102 for additional scope provisions. Local detention facilities regulated by the Corrections Standards Authority. See Section 103 for additional scope provisions. Bm"bering, cosmetology or electrolysis establishments, acupuncture offices, pharmacies, veterinary facilities and structural pest control locations regulated b)' the Department of Consumer Affairs. See Section 104 for additional scope provisions. Energy efficiency standards regulated by the California Energy Commission. See Section 105 for additional scope provisions. Dairies and places of meat inspection regulated by the Department of Food and Agriculture. See Section 106for additional scope provisions. 6. Organized camps, laboratOl}' animal quarters, public swimming pools, radiation protection, commissaries serving mobile food preparation vehicles and wild animal quarantine facilities regulated by the Department o.f'Health Services. See Section 107for additional scope provisions. 7. Hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses, dwellings, dormitories, condominiums, shelters for homeless persons, congregate residences, employee housing,factory-built housing and other types ofdwellings containing sleeping accommodations with or without com/non toilets or cooking facilities. See Section 108.2.1.1 for additional scope provisions. 8. Accommodations for persons with disabilities in buildings containing newly constructed covered multifamily dwellings, new common use spaces senling existing covered multifamily dwellings, additions to existing buildings where the addition alone meets the definition o.f' a "Covered multifamily dwelling" and coml/lOn-use .\paces serving covered multifamily dwellings which are regulated by the Department of' Housing and Community Development. See Section 108.2.1.2 for additional scope provisions. 9. Permanent buildings and permanent accessory buildings or structures constructed 'within mobilehome parks and special occupancy parks regulated by the Department o.f' Housing and Comlllunity Development. See Section 108.2.1.3 for additional scope provisions. 3 GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS 10. Accommodations for persons with disabilities regulated 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 or state-leased essential senJice buildings regulated by the Division ofthe State Architect. See Section 109.2 for additional scope provisions. 12. Qualified historical buildings and structures and their associated sites regulated by the State Historical Building Safety Board with the Division of the State Architect. See Section 109.3 for additional scope provisions. 13. General acute care hospitals, acute psychiatric hospitals, skilled nursing and/or intermediate carefacilities, clinics licensed by the Department of Health Services and correctional treatment centers regulated by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. See Section 110 for additional scope provisions. 14. Applications regulated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal include, but are not limited to, the following in accordance lvith Section 111: 14.1. Buildings or structures used or intended for 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, school or any similar occupancy of any capacity. 14.1.3. Theate/; dmlcehall, skating rink, auditorium, assembly hall, meeting hall, nightclub, fair building or similar place of assemblage where 50 or more persons may gather together in a building. room or structure for the plll7Jose of amusement, entertainment, instruction, deliberation, worship, drinking or dining, awaiting transportation, or education. 14.1.4. Sma llfamily day ca re homes, largefamily day care homes, residentialfacilities and residential facilities for the elderly, residential care facilities. 14.1.5. State institutions or other state-owned or state-occupied buildings. 14.1.6. High rise structures. 14.1.7. Motion picture production studios. 14.1.8. Organized camps. 4 IS. 16. 17. 18. 14.1.9. Residential structures. 14.2. Tents, awnings or otherfabric enclosures used in connection with any occupancy. 14.3. Fire alarm devices, equipment and systems in connection with any occupancy. 14.4. Hazardous materials. flammable and combustible liquids. 14.5. Public school automatic fire detection, alarm and sprinkler systems. 14.6. Wildland-urban inte/facefire areas. Public libraries constructed and renovated using funds frO/II the California Librm)' Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 1988 and regulated by the State Librarian. See Section 112 for additional scope provisions. Graywater systems regulated by the Department of Water Resources. See Section 113 for additional scope provisions. For applications listed in Section 109.1 regulated by the Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance. outdoor environments and uses shall be classified according to accessibility uses described in Chapters II A, lIB and II C. Marine Oil Terminals regulated by the California State Lands Commission. See Section 114for additional scope provisions. 101.4 Appendices. Provisions contained in the appendices of this code shall not apply unless specifically adopted by a state agency or adopted by a local enforcing agency in compliance with Health and Safety Code Section 18938(17) for Building Standards Law. Health and Safety Code Section 17950 for State Housing Law and Health and Sqfety Code Section 13869.7 for Fire Protection Districts. See Section 101.8 of this code. 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 and date ofpublication, hereby adopted as standard reference documents ofthis code. When this code does not specifically cover any subject related to building design and construction, recognized architectural or engineering practices shall be employed. The National Fire Codes and the Fire Protection Handbook 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, or in any other referenced standa rd, code or document, which are not building standards as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18909, shall not be construed as part of the provisions of this code. For nonbuilding standards, orders and regulations, see other titles of the California Code of Regulations. 101. 7 Order ofprecedence and use. 101. 7.1 Differences. In the event olany differences betlveen these building standards and the standard reference documents, the text of these building standards shall govern. 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS 101.7.2 Specific provisions. Where a specUic provision varies from a general provision. the specific provision shall apply. 101.7.3 Conflicts. When the requirements of this code conflict with the requirements ofany otherpart ofthe California Building Standards Code, Title 24, the nwst restrictive requirements shall prevail. 101.8 City, county or city and county amendments, additions or deletions. The provisions ofthis code do not limit the authority of city, county or city and county governments to establish more restrictive and reasonably necessary d(fferences to the provisions contained in this code pursuant to complying with Section 101.8.1. The effective date of amendments, additions or 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 to this code be effective any sooner than the e.ffective date of this code. Local lIlodifications shall comply with Health and SC!fety Code Section 18938(b) for Building Standards Lmv, Health and Safety Code Section 17950 for State Housing Law or Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7 for Fire Protection Districts. 101.8.1 Findings and filings. I. The city, county or city and county shall make e.\press ,findings for each amendment, addition or deletion based upon climatic, topographical or geological conditions. Exception: Hazardous building ordinances and programs mitigating unreir~forced masonry buildings. 101.11 Format. This part fundamentally adopts the International Building Code by reference on a chapter-by-chapter basis. Such adoption is re.flected in the Matrix Adoption Table of each chapter ofthis part. When the Matrix Adoption Tables make no reference to a spec(fic chapter of the Imernational Building Code such chapter ofthe International Building Code is 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 the state as stipulated by statutes or otherwise inoperative, such decision shall not affect the validity ofthe remaining portion of this code. SECTION 102 BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION 102.1 Spec(fic scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, the enforcement agency and the spec(fic authority 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 ofthe Cal(fornia State University and the Regents of the University of California where no state agency has the authority to adopt building standards applicable to such buildings. Enforcing agency-State or local agency specified by the applicable provisions of law. Authority cited-Health and Seifety Code Section 18934.6. 2. The city, county or city and county shall file the amendments, additions or deletions expressly marked and identUied as to the applicable findings. Cities, counties, cities and counties. and ,fire departments shall.file the amendmel1fs, additions or deletions, and the ,findings with the Cal(fornia Building Standards Commission at 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833, 2, University of California, California State Universities and California Community Colleges. 3. Findings prepared by,fire protection districts shall be rat(fied by the local city, county or city and county mid filed with the California Department of Housing and Community Development at 1800 1'<1 Street, Room 260, Sacramento, CA 95814. Enforcing agency-State or local agency spec(fied by the applicable provisions of law. 101.9 Effective date of this code. Dnly those standards approved by the Cal(fornia Building Standards Commission that are e.ffective at the time an application for building permit is submitted shall apply to the plans and specificationsf01; and to 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 of Titles 8,19,20,24 and 25 with all revisions shall be maintained in the office ofthe building official responsible for the administration and enforcement of this code, See Health and Safety Code Section 18942(d)(1) and (2). 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE Reference-Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 2.5, commencing with Section 18901. Application-Standardsfor lighting for parking lots and primary campus walkways at the University of Cal(fornia, CalUornia State Universities and California Community Colleges. Authority cited-Government Code Section 14617. Reference-Government Code Section 14617. 3. Existing state-owned buildings, including those owned by the University of California and by the California State University. Application-Building seismic retrofit standards including abating falling hazards of structural and nonstructural components and strengthening of building structures. See also Division of the State Architect. Enforcing agency-State or local agency specUied by the applicable provisions of law. 5 GENERALCODEPROW$ONS Authority cited-Government Code Section 16600. Reference-Government Code Sections 16600 through 16604. 4. Unreinforced masonry-bearing wall buildings. Application-Minimum seismic strengthening standardsfor buildings specified in Appendix Chapter Al of the California Existing Building Code, except for buildings subject to building standards adopted pur,want to Health and Safety Code (commencing) with Section 17910. Enforcing agency-State or local agency specified by the applicable provisions ollaw. Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section 18934.6. Reference-Health and Safety Code Sections 18901 through 18949. Enforcing agency-State or local agency specified by the applicable provisions of law. Authority cited-Business and Professions Code Section 4933. Reference-Business and Professions Code Sections 4928,4928.1 and 4933. 3. Board of Pharmacy. Application-Pharmacies. Enforcing agency-State or local agency specified by the applicable provisions oflaw. Authority cited-Business and Professions Code Section 4005. Reference-Business and Professions Code Sections 4005,4127.7 and 4201. 4. Veterinary Medical Board. SECTION 103 CORRECTIONS STANDARDS AUTHORITY 103.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for ellfarcement, the ellforcement agency and the specific authority 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 and Institutions Code Sections 207.1,210 and 885. Reference-Penal Code Section 6030; Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 207.1,210 and 885. SECTION 104 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS 104.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for ellfarcement, the eliforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated. Enforcing agency-State or local agency specified by the applicable provisions of law. Authority cited-Business and Professions Code Section 4808. Reference-Business and Professions Code Sections 4800,4800.1,4808 and 4809.5. 5. Structural Pest Control Board. Application-structural pest control locations. Enforcing agency-Structural Pest Control Board. Authority cited-Business and Professions Code Section 8525. Reference-Business and Professions Code Sections 8520, 8520. I and 8525. SECTION 105 CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION Application-Any establishment or mobile unit where barbering, cosmetology or electrolysis is being pelformed. 105.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for eliforcement, enforcement agency, and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated. Enforcing agency-State or local agency specified by the applicable provisions of law. Application-All occupancies as specified in Title 24, Part 6, Section 100. Authority cited-Business and Professions Code Section 7312. Enforcing agency -Local building department or the California Energy Commission. Reference-Business and Professions Code Sections 7303.7303.1.7312 and 7313. Authority cited-Public Resources Code Sections 25213, 25402, 25920 and 25402.2. 1. Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. 2. Acupuncture Board. Application-Acupuncture offices. 6 Application-Veterinary facilities. Reference-Public Resources Code Sections 25001, 25213, 25402 and 25402.2. 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS SECTION 106 DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 106.1 Specific scope (?lapplication of the agency responsible for el(forcemellt, the el(forcement agency and the specific authorizy to adopt and el\force such provisions (!f this code, unless othenvise stated. and identified by abbreviation in the Matrix Adoption Tables to show which model code sections and amendments are applicable to each application. The applications under the authority (?fthe Department qfHousing and COInlnunizy Development are listed in Sections 108.2.1.1 through 108.2.1.3. Application-Dairies and places of meat and poultry inspection. 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 dwellings cOl/taining sleeping accommodations with or without common toilet or cooking facilities ineluding accessory buildings, facilities, and uses thereto. Sections of this code which pertain to applications listed in this section are ident(fied in the Matrix Adoption Table using the abbreviation "HCD l." Enforcing agency-Departmem ofFood and Agriculture. Authority cited-f()()d and Agricultural Code Sections l8735, 18960, 19384,33481 and 33731. Reference-Food and Agricultural Code Sections 18735, 18960.19384,33481 and 33731. SECTION 107 DEPARTMENTOFHEALTHSERWCES 107.1 Spec(fic scope (?f application of the agency responsible for eJiforcement, the enforcement agency and the spec(fic authority to adopt and eI(force such provisions (!f this code, unless otherwise stated. Enforcing agency-Local building department or the Department ofHousing and Communitv Development. Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Sections 17921, 17922 and 19990. Department ofHealth Services. Application-Organized camps, laboratory animal quarters, public swimming pools, radiation protection and producing facilities, commissaries serving mobile food preparation vehicles, wild animal quarantinefacilities, shel?fish facilities and./(wd establishments. Enforcing agency-The Departmem ofHealth Services and 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 108 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 108.1 Plllpose. The purpose ofthis code is to establish the mininzwn requirements necessary to protect the health, sqfery and general welfare (?f the occupants and the public by governing accessibility, 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. Reference-Health and Sqlety Code Sections 17000 through 17060, 17910 through 17990 and 19960 through 19997. 108.2.1.2 Housing accessibility. Application - Covered mult(family dwelling units as de.fined in Chapter llA including, but not limited to, lodging houses, d017nitories, timeshares, condominiums, shelters for homeless persons, congregate residences, apartment houses, dwellings, employee housing, facto/)'-built housing and other rypes of dwellings containing sleeping aCCOllllnodations with or without common toilet or cooking facilities. Sections ofthis code ident(fied in the Matrix Adoption Table by the abbreviation "HCD l-AC" require specific aCCOll1ll1Odations 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 which are newly constructed covered mult(f(//nily d'wellings as de.fined in Chapter 11 A (jlthe Califomia Building Code. "HCD l-AC" applications include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. All newly constmcted covered multilamily (hvell- ings as de.fined in Chapter llA. 2. New common use areas as defined in Chapter llA serving existing covered l11ult(family dwellings. 3. Additions to existing buildings, where the addition alone meets the definition ofa "Covered mult(family dwelling" as de.fined in Chapter liA. 108.2 Authority and abbreviations. 108.2.1 General. The Department (jfHousing and Community Development is authoriz.ed by law to promulgate and adopt building standards and regulations for several rypes of building applications. These applications are grouped 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 4. Common use areas sen'ing covered mult(family dwellings. "HCD l-AC" building standards generally do /lOt apply to public lise areas or public accommodations JANUARY 1, 2008 ERRATA 7 GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS such as hotels and motels. Public use areas, public accommodations alld housing which is publicly fimded as defined in Chapters 2, IIA and lIB qfthis code are subject to the Divisioll of the State Architect (DSA-AC) alld are referellced in Sectioll 109.1. E/~forcing agency-Local b//ildillg department or the Dcpartment ofHousillg alld Community Development. Authority cited-Health and Safet)' Code Sections 17921, 17922 and 19990 and Governmellt Code Section 12955.1. Reference-Health and Safety Code Sections 17000 through 17060, 17910 through 17990 and 19960 through 19997 and Government Code Section 12955.1. 108.2.1.3 Permanent buildings in lIlobilehome parks and special occupancy parks. Application-Permanent buildings, and perinanent accessOlY buildings or structures, constructed within mobilehome parks and special occupancy parks that are under the control and ownership qfthe park operat01: Sections ofthis code which pertain to applications listed in this sectiou are identified in the Matrix Adoption Table using the abbreviation "HCD 2." Enforcing agency-Local building department or other local agenc), responsiblefor the enforcement of Health and SClfety Code Division 13, Part 2.1 commencing with Section 18200 for 1lI0bilehome parks and Health and Safety Code Division 13, Part 2.3 commencing with Section 18860 for special occupancy parks or the Department ofHousing and Comrnunity Developmellt. Authority cited-Health and Sqfety Code SectiollS 18300 and 18865. Reference-Health and Safet)' Code Sections 18200 through 18700 alld 18860 through 18874. 108.3.2 Laws, rules and regulations. Other than the buildiug standards contoined in this code, and notwithstandillg other provisions CJflaw, the statl//ory ([uthorit)' and location of the I([ws, rules and regulations to be el(frlrced by local enforcing agencies are listed by statllfe in Sections 108.3.2.1 through 108.3.2.5 belo1,F: 108.3.2.1 State HOllsing Law. Refe r to the State Housing Low, Cal(frJmia Health and Sq{ety Code, Division 13, Part 1.5 commencillg 1,vith Section 17910 (lnd California Code qf Regulatiolls, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 1, cOllllllencing Ivith Section I,for the crection, reconstruction, IIIOVelnent, enlargement, conversion, alteration, repail; removal, demolition or arrallgement qfapartment houses, hotels and dwellings, including accessory buildings, facilities and uses thereto. 108.3.2.2 Mobilehollle Parks Act. Refer to the Mobilehome Parks Act, Califi;rnia Health and Sq(ety Code, Division 13, Part 2.1, A.rticle 1, commencing with Section 18200 alld Califomia Code c~f Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2, commencing with Section IOOOfrJr mobilehmne park administrative and el~fiJrce­ ment authority, permits, plans, fees, violations, inspectiolls and penalties both within and outside mobilelwme parks. Exception: Mobilehome parks where the Departlllellt of Housing alld Community Development is the enforcing agency. 108.3.2.3 Special Occupancy Parks Act. Refer to the Special Occupancy Parks Act, California Health and Salety Code, Divisioll 13, Part 2.3, commencing with SectirJl[ 18860 and California Code ofRegulations. Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2.2, Article I, cOlilmencing with Sectioll 2000.f(lr special occupallcy park administrative and 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 the Department CJ( Housillg and Community Development is the el1forcing agellcy. SECTION 108.3 LOCAL ENFORCING AGENCY 8 108.3.1 Duties and powers. The building department of every city, countv or cit)' alld coul1l.v shall enforce all the provisions 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 accessory buildings, facilities and uses thereto. 108.3.2.4 Employee Housing Act. Refer to the Employee Housing A.ct, CalifeJrnia Health olld St!(ety Code. Division 13, Part 1, cmlllnclicing with Section 17000 alld Califimlia Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division I, Chapter 1, SUIH)wpter 3, Article 1, cOllunellcing with Section 600 FJr employee housing administrative and CI~filrcement authority, permits, fees, violations, inspections and penalties. The provisions regulating the erection and construction of dwellings and appurtenant structures shall not apply to existing structures as to which construction is commenced or approved prior to the effective date c!l'these regulations. Requirements relating to use, maintenance and occupanc)' shall apply to all dwellings and appurtenant structures approvedfor construction or constructed bcdelre or q{ter the effective date of this code. 108.3.2.5 Factory-Built Housing Law. Refer to the FactOly-Built Housing Law, CalifrJrnia Health and Sqfety Code, Divisioll 13, Part 6 cOllllllencing \\'ith Section 19960 and California Code of Regulatiolls, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1, Article I, commencing with Section 3000 for factOly-built IlOl/sing administ rative alld el(filrCemellf al/thorif)', permits, fees. violations, inspections and penalties. JANUARY 1, 2008 ERRATA 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS SECTION 108.4 PERMITS, FEES, APPLICATIONS AND INSPECTIONS 108.4.1 Permits. A written construction permit shall be obtained 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 Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.2. 2. Changes, alterations or repairs of({ minor nature not affecting structural features, egress, sanitation, sl~fety or accessibility as determined by the enforcing agency. Exemplions jivm permit requirements shall not be deemed 10 grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of other provisions of law or this code. 108.4.2 Fees. Subject to other provisions oflaw, Ihe governing body ofany cily, county or cily and county may prescribe fees 10 defray the cost of enforcement of rules and regulations promulgated by Ihe Department ofHousing and Community Development. The amount of the fees shall not exceed the amount reasonably necessary to administer or process permits, cert(ficates, fonns or other documents, or to 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 of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 3, commencing with Section 6. 108.4.3 Plan review and time limitations. Subject 10 other provisions of law, pmvisions related to plan checking, prohibilion ofexcessive delays and contracting with or employment of private parties to IJe/jorm plan checking are set forth in the State Housing Law, Health and Slifety Code Section 17960.1, and for employee housing, in Health and SafelY Code Section 17021. 108.4.3.1 Retention of plans. The building department ofevery cil); county or cil)' and county shallmainlain an ojficial copy. microfilm, electronic orother type ofphotographic copy of the plans of every building, during Ihe life of the building. for which the deparlment issued a building permit. Exceptions: 1. Single or multiple dwellings not more Ihan two . stories and basement in heighl. 2. Garages and other struclures appurtenant to buildings listed in Exception 1. 3. Farm or ranch buildings appurlenant to buildings listed in Exception 1. 4. Anyone-story building where the span between bearing walls does not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm), except a steelframe or concrete building. All plansfor cOlnmon inlerest developments as de.fined in Section 1351 of the California Civil Code shall be 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE retained. For additional information regarding plan retention and reproduction of plans !Jy an enjorcing agency, see Health and Slifety Code Sections 19850 and 19851. 108.4.41nspectiol/s. Constnlction or 1l'Orkjor which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspeClion purposes until approved. Approval as a result ofan inspection shall not be construed to be an approval ofa violation ofthe provisions ofthis code or other regulations of the Department qf Housing aud Conul1lll1ity Development. Required inspections are listed in Appendix Chapter 1, Sections 109.3.1 through 109.3.6, 109.3.8, 109.3.9 and 109.3.10. SECTION 108.5 RIGHT-OF-ENTRY FOR ENFORCEMENT 108.5.1 General. Subject to other provisions oflaw, o.fficers and agents of the e/\forcing agency may enter and inspect public and private properties to secure compliance wilh the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Housing and Community Development. For limitations and additional information regarding enforcement, see the/allowing: 1. For applications subject to the State Housing Law as re.ferenced in Section 108.3.2.1 of this code, refer to Health and Safe I)' Code Sections 17970 through 17972 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Su!Jchapler 1. 2. For applications subject to the Mo!Jilehome Parks Acl as referenced in Section 108.3.2.2 qflhis code, refer to the Health and Safe(v Code, commencing with Section 18200 and California Code l~f Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2. 3. For applications subject to the Special Occupancy Parks Acl as referenced in Section 108.3.2.3 l~f this code, re.fer to Health and Safety Code. commencing with Section 18860 and Cal(!c}/,/Iia Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1. Chapter 2.2. 4. For applications subject to the Employee Housing Act as referenced in Section 108.3.2.4 qfthis code, re.fer to Health and Safel)' Code Section 17052 and California Code qfRegulations, Title 25, Division 1. Chapter 1, Subchapter 3. 5. For applications subject to the Factory-Built Housing Law as referenced in Section 108.3.2.5 of this code, refer to Health and Sqfel)' Code Sections 19960 through 19997 and Cal!fornia Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1. SECTION 108.6 LOCAL 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 9