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
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2007 California Building Code
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PREFACE
This document is Part 2 of the official triennial compilation and publication of the adoptions, amendments and repeal of administrative regulations to California Code ofRegulations, Title 24, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. This Part 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.
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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
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(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
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EFFECTIVE USE OF THE ISC/CSC
Distilling the code review process down to a methodical, sequential list of considerations is generally problematic. In many cases,
related provisions from various chapters of the code must be considered simultaneously, or reconsidered later in the process 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
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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
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Sec. 415
Group H occupancies
Table 508.2 Determine if building contains any incidental use areas. The uses identified in Table 508.2 are considered as 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
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Sec. 7 I0
Horizontal assemblies
Sec. 714
Structural members
Sec. 715
Opening protectives
Sec. 716
Ducts and air transfer openings
8. Identify and evaluate materials utilized as interior floor, wall and ceiling finishes. Finish materials within the building 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.
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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.
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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'
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REFERENCED STANDARD
Concrete
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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
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Steel
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22
AISC 341
Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings
NAS
North American Specification for the Design of Cold-formed Steel Structural Members
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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.
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CSC Section
ASCE 7 Chapter
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Section 1606
Chapter 3
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Section 1607. Table 1607.1
Chapter 4
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Section 1608
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Section 1609
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Section 1610
Rain loads
Section 1611
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Section 1612
Chapter 51
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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.
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4. Wind speed and wind exposure category.
Determine the following information related to wind loads in accordance with Section 1603.1.4:
1. Basic 3-second gust wind speed (mph).
2. Wind importance factor, I.
3. Wind exposure category (B, C, D). If more than one wind exposure is used, the wind exposure for each wind 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.
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FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION
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IAllowable soil bearing values
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I Footings and foundations
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~undation walls
1805.5
General requirements for pier and pile foundations
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Ptle foundatIOns
1809 - 1811
[Pi;[oundations
1812
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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.
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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.
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14. Contractor responsibility.
Each contractor responsible for the construction of a main wind- or seismic-force-resisting system, designated seismic system 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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General
29
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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335
1137A Other Features and Facilities
365
I103A Design and Construction
336
1138A Reserved
365
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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General
STEEL
279
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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
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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
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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
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EXISTING STRUCTURES
537
General.
537
3402
Definitions
537
3403
Additions, Alterations or Repairs
537
3404
Fire Escapes
539
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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
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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
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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
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CA
CA
CA
CA
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114.0
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CA
CA
CA
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CA
CA
CA
CA
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Application-Veterinary facilities.
Reference-Public Resources Code Sections 25001,
25213, 25402 and 25402.2.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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