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PREFACE
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This document is Part 2 of the official triennial compilation and publication of the adoptions, amendments and repeal of administra-

o tive 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 sup-
plements published in intervening years. The California legislature delegated authority to various State agencies, boards, commis-
sions and departments to create building regulations to implement the State's statutes. These building regulations or standards have

o the same force of law, and take effect 180 days after their publication unless otherwise stipulated. The California Building Stan-
dards 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

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

California Building Standards Commission

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Acknowledgement
The 2007 California Building Standards Code (Code) was developed through the outstanding collaborative efforts of the Depart-
ment of Housing and Community Development, the Division of State Architect, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Office of

o Statewide Health Planning and Development, the California Energy Commission, and the Building Standards Commission (Com-
mission).

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.

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Members ofthe Building Standards Commission

Secretary Rosario Marin - Chair Christina Jamison

Isam Hasenin - Vice-Chair Stephen Jensen
James Barthman Robert Pernell
Kim Blackseth Richard Sawhill
Susan Dowty Steven Winkel

o 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

8 California Agency Information Contact List

California Energy Commission Department ofHealth Services

() Energy Hotline
Building Efficiency Standards
Appliance Efficiency Standards
(800) 772-3300 Organized Camps Standards
Public Swimming Pools Standards
(916) 449-5661
(916) 449-5661
Asbestos Standards (510) 620-2874
Compliance Manual/Forms

o California State Lands Commission

Marine Oil Terminals

California State Library

(562) 499-6317
Department ofHousing and Community Development

Residential- Hotels, Motels, Apartments,

Single-Family Dwellings (916) 445-9471
Permanent Structures in Mobilehome and
Construction Standards (918) 445-9604 Special Occupancy Parks (916) 445-9471
Factory-Built Housing, Manufactured
Corrections Standards Authority Housing and Commercial Modular (916) 445-3338
Local Adult Jail Standards (916) 324-1914 Mobilehomes - Permits and Inspections
Local Juvenile Facility Standards (916) 324-1914 Northern Region (916) 255-2501
Southern Region (951) 782-4420
Department of Consumer Affairs - Acupuncture Board Employee Housing Standards (916) 445-9471
Office Standards (916) 445-3021
Department of Water Resources

o Department of Consumer Affairs - Board ofPharmacy

Pharmacy Standards

Department of Consumer Affairs - Bureau ofBarbering

(916) 574-7900 Gray Water Installations Standards

Division ofthe State Architect - Access Compliance

(916) 651-9687

and Cosmetology
Barber and Beauty Shop and
Access Compliance Standards (916) 445-8100
College Standards (916) 952-5210
Division ofthe State Architect- Structural Safety
Department of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of
Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation Public Schools Standards (916) 445-8100
Essential Services Building Standards (916) 445-8100
Insulation Testing Standards (916) 574-2041

Department of Consumer Affairs - Structural Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
Pest Control Board

o Structural Standards

Department of Consumer Affairs - Veterinary

Medical Board
(800) 737-8188
Hospital Standards
Skilled Nursing Facility Standards
Clinic Standards
Permits
(916) 654-3139
(916) 654-3139
(916) 654-3139
(916) 654-3392
Veterinary Hospital Standard (916) 263-2610 v
Office ofthe State Fire Marshal

o Department of Food and Agriculture

Meat and Poultry Packing Plant
Standards
Dairy Standards
(916) 654-0509
(916) 654-0773
Code Development and Analysis
Fire Safety Standards
Fireplace Standards
(916) 445-8200
(916) 445-8200
(916) 445-8200
Day Care Centers Standards (916) 445-8200
Exit Standards (916) 445-8200

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I 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
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arrive at the correct classification or determination. Any number of acceptable alternatives may exist for construction ofthe building
and its specific features. Each choice provided by the code must be evaluated forits specific impact on other aspects of the building's
analysis. With a basic understanding of the interrelationship 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. Thefollowing 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 struc-
tural provisions.

o 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 classi-
fied as single occupancy, where there is only one applicable occupancy classification. Others will be considered as mixed occu-
pancy 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 ofbuilding standards.
Matrix Adoption Tables-Scope ofCalifornia Building Standards: Review the matrix adoption tables to identify the chapters
and sections ofmodel code that are adopted, amended or superseded by the California Building Standards. (See "How to Distin-
guish Model Code Language from California Amendments.")

o 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 GroupH
Sec. 308 Group I
Sec. 309 Group M
Sec. 310 GroupR

o Sec. 311
Sec. 312
Group S
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 sprin-

o kler 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 typi-
cally allow for an early determination of the value of such sprinkler benefits.
Sec. 504.2 Story and height increase

8 Sec. 506.3
Sec. 1017.1
. Allowable area increase
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 offeet 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 offrre walls
Sec. 509 Determine ifspecial 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 department 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 pub-
lic 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 sepa-
ration 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 pro-
visions 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 applica-
ble 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

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

o 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 classifica-
tion, 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.

o Sec. 1005.1
Sec. 1006.3
Sec. 1007
Egress width and distribution
Emergency lighting
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

o Sec. 1014.2
Sec. 1014.3
Sec. 1015.1
Egress through intervening spaces
Common path of egress travel
Number of exit or exit access doorways
Sec. 1015.2 Egress separation
Sec. 1016.1 Travel distance
Sec. 1017.1 Corridor construction
Sec. 1019 Number of exits
Sec. 1020.1 Vertical exit enclosures
Sec. 1021 Exit passageways
Sec. 1022 Horizontal exits
Sec. 1023 Exterior exit stairways

o Sec. 1024
Sec. 1025
Exit discharge
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

o 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. 705 Fire walls
Sec. 706 Fire barriers

o Sec. 708
Sec. 709
Sec. 710
Fire partitions
Smoke barriers
Smoke partitions
Sec. 707 Shaft enclosures

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Sec. 710 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 com-
prised 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 flre 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 occu-
pants. 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, flre
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 moder-
ate or light flre 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 consid-
ered 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 lIA 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.
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 oflight-transmitting plastics, as well as the appropriate installation methods for
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8 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

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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.

o 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 fram-
ing 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 ofvarious structural materials is covered in specific material chapters in the code, which in turn reference design standards for
the type of material involved. The referenced standards in the 2007 CBC for the structural materials are shown in the fo]Jowing table:

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STRUCTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS FOR STRUCTURAL MATERIALS1

MATERIAL IBC/CBC CHAPTER REFERENCED STANDARD

ACI318
Concrete 19
Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

ADM 1
Aluminum 20
Aluminum Design Manual

ACI 530/ASCE 5fTMS 402

Masonry 21
Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures

AISC 360
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
AISC 341
Steel 22
Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings

o Wood 23
NAS
North American Specification for the Design of Cold-formed Steel Structural Members

NDS
Natiomil Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction
1. The above table shows the main structural design standards for these structural materials. For a complete list ofreferenced standards, see IBCICBC Chapter 35.

o 2. Design Loads.
Determine the applicable design loads that the building structureis 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

o of load.

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REFERENCED CBC SECTIONS AND ASCE 7 CHAPTERS FOR LOADS

Typeof Load CBCSection ASCE 7 Chapter

Dead loads Section 1606 Chapter 3

Live loads Section 1607, Table 1607.1 Chapter 4

Snow loads Section 1608 Chapter 7

Wind loads Section 1609 Chapter 6

Soil lateral loads Section 1610 Chapter 3

Rain loads Section 1611 Chapter 8
Flood loads Section 1612 Chapter 51

Earthquake loads Section 1613 Chapter 11-22

1. Section 1612 references ASCE 24, which references Chapter 5 of ASCE 7.

3. Structural Analysis, Design and Detailing.

Once the applicable loads are determined, the structural system of the building must be analyzed to determine the effects of the gov-
erning gravity and lateral loads that act on the structure. The structural system of a typical building consists of the roof and floor sys-
tems, 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 com-
plete 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 1604.5).
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 classi-
fied 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 occu-
pancy 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 live load that is reduced.
Determine 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 live loads that are reduced.
3. Snow load (IBC/CBC Section 1608, ASCE 7 Section 7).
Determine the ground snow load, Pg, based on the location of the building site in accordance with Figure 1608.2 for the contigu-
ous United States and Table 1608.2 for Alaska.
In areas where the ground snow load, Pg, exceeds 10 psf, the following information should be determined:
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.

8 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

o 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.

o Determine the following information related to seismic loads regardless of whether seismic loads govern the design of the lat-
eral-force-resisting system of the building:'
1. Seismic importance factor, I, based on occupancy category.
2. Mapped spectral response accelerations, Ss and SJ'
3. Site class.
4. Design spectral response coefficients, SDS and SDJ"
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.

o 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 de~igned to resist the load combinations specified in Sec-
tion 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 of the code and ASCE 7 (excluding
Chapter 14 and Appendix l1A) even when wind load effects are greater than seismic load effects.
9. Serviceability.

o 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 per-
mitted 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.

o A foundation system must be designed that provides adequate support for gravity and lateral loads. Walls of buildings of conven-
tionallight-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 IBC/CBC SECTION

Allowable soil bearing values 1804

Footings and foundations 1805, 1805.4
Footings 1805.4
Foundation walls 1805.5
General requirements for pier and pile foundations 1808
Pile foundations 1809 - 1811
Pier foundations 1812
A foundation soils investigation is required where required by Section 1802.2 unless the bIilding official determines that a soils investigation 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 require-
ments for site grading are covered in Appendix J.
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 docu-
mentation that includes the follow~ng information regardless of whether flood loads govern the design of the building:
1. 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 Sec-
tion 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 con-
ventional 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.

SPECIAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

TYPE OF SPECIAL INSPECTION APPLICABLE SECTION REQUIRED VERIFICATION AND INSPECTION

Steel construction 1704.3 Table 1704.3

Concrete construction 1704.4 Table 1704.4
Table 1704.5.1
Masonry construction 1704.5
Table 1704.5.3
Wood construction 1704.6 -
Site and foundation soils 1704.7 Table 1704.7
Pile foundations 1704.8 Table 1704.8
Pier foundations 1704.9 Table 1704.9
Sprayed fire resistant materials 1704.10 -
Mastic and intumescent fire resistive coatings 1704.11 -
Exterior insulation and finish (EIFS) systems 1704.12 -
Special cases 1704.13 -
Smoke control svstems 1704.14 -
Where required by the provisions of Section 1709.2 or 1709.3, the owner shall employ a registered design professional to perform structural observations as
defined in Section 1702. At the conclusion of the work included in the permit, the structural observer shall submit a written statement to the building official
that identifies any reported deficiencies that have not been resolved.

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14. Contractor responsibility.

8 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 con-
tractor's statement of responsibility shall acknowledge awareness of the special requirements contained in the statement of spe-
cial inspections and acknowledge that control will be exercised to obtain conformance with the approved construction

o documents.
15. Deferred submittals.
Deferred 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

o in general conformance with the design of the building.

o
o
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8 AND
CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS

o To distinguish between model code language and the incorporated California amendments, including exclusive California stan-
dards, 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 ofthe California Building Code.
[BSC] This symbol within a section identifies which State agency(s), by its "acronym," has amended a section ofthe model code.

o Legend ofAcronyms ofAdopting State Agencies

BSC
SFM
California Building Standards Commission
Office ofthe State Fire Marshal
BCD Department ofHousing and Community Development
DSA-AC Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance
DSA-SS Division ofthe State Architect-Structural Safety
OSHPD Office ofStatewide Health Planning and Development
CSA Corrections Standards Authority
DBS Department ofHealth Services

o AGR
CEC
CA
Department ofFood and Agriculture
California Energy Commission
Department of Consumer Affairs:
Board ofBarbering and Cosmetology
Board ofExaminers in Veterinary Medicine
Board ofPharmacy
Acupuncture Board
Bureau ofHome Furnishings
Structural Pest Control Board
SL State Librarian
SLC State Lands Commission
DWR Department of Water Resources

o
o
o
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8
I
'1

Format of the California Matrix Adoption Tables

o 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

o
enforcement responsibilities and local enforcement responsibilities.

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

Adopt the entire IBC chapter without state amendments:

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

Example:
CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
HCD DSA DSHPD CSA DHS AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC
Adopting Agency SSC SFM 1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 2 3 4
Adopt Entire Chapter X

o Adopt Entire Chapter as

amended (amended sections
listed below)
Adopt only those sections that
S A M P L E
are listed below
Chapter/Section ICodes
I

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

Each state-amended section that the agency has added to that particular chapter is listed. There will be an "X" in the column, by

o
that particular section, under the agency's acronym, as well as an "X" by each section that the agency has adopted.

Example:
CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
HCD DSA DSHPD CSA DHS AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC

o Adopting Agency
Adopt Entire Chapter
Adopt Entire Chapter as
SSC SFM 1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 2 3 4

amended (amended sections X

listed below)
Adopt only those sections that

o are listed below

Chapter/Section
202
I
I
Codes
CA X
S A M P L E

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Adopts only those sections that are listed below:
If there is an "X" under a particular state agency's acronym on this row, it means that particular state agency is adopting only specific
model code or state-amended sections within this chapter. There will be an "X" in the column under the agency's acronym, as well
as an "X" by each section that the agency has adopted.
Example:
CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
HCD DSA DSHPD CSA DHS AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC
Adopting Agency SSC SFM 1 2 1IAC AC SS 1 2 3 4
Adopt Entire Chapter
Adopt Entire Chapter as
amended (amended sections
listed below)
Adopt only those sections that
X X S A M P L E
are listed below
Chapter/Section Codes
202 CA X
202 mc X
203 CA X
203 mc X

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8
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.

o 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
o ORDINANCE NO. _

An ordinance of the [JURISDICTION] adopting the 2007 edition of the California Building Code, regulating and governing the condi-
tions 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 con-
demnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures in the [JURISDlC·
TION]; providing for the issuance of permits and collection offees therefor; repealing Ordinance No. of the [JURISDICTION]
and all other ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith.
The [GOVERNING BODY] of the [JURISDICTION] does ordain as follows:
Section I.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

o
Appendix Chapters [FILL IN THE APPENDIX CHAPTERS BEING ADOPTED] (see California Building Code Appendix Chapter 1, Sec-
tion 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 col-
lection offees 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]

o
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

o would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective 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.

o 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 1 306 Factory Group F 50
307 High-hazard Group H 51

o
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS~ .. 3 308 Institutional Group I 59
Section 309 Mercantile Group M 60
101 General '" 3 310 Residential Group R 61
102 Building Standards Commission 5 311 Storage Group S 65
103 Corrections Standards Authority 6 312 Utility and Miscellaneous Group U 65
104 Department of Consumer Affairs 6
0 105
106
California Energy Commission
Department of Food and Agriculture
6
7
CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL DETAILED
REQUIREMENTS BASED ON
USE AND OCCUPANCY 71
107 Department Of Health Services 7
Section
108 Department of Housing and
Community Development 7 401 Scope 71
108.3 Local Enforcing Agency 8 402 Covered Mall Buildings 71
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 405 Underground Buildings 76
Ordinance or Regulation 9 406 Motor-vehicle-related Occupancies 77
108.7 Alternate Materials, Designs, Tests and 407 Group 1-2 : 81
0 Methods of Construction
108.8 Appeals Board
10
11
408
409
Group 1-3
Motion Picture Projection Rooms
84
86
108.9 Unsafe Buildings or Structures 11
410 Stages and Platforms 87
108.10 Other Building Regulations 11
411 Special Amusement Buildings 88
109 Division of the State Architect 12
412 Aircraft-related Occupancies 89
110 Office of Statewide Health Planning and
413 Combustible Storage 91
Development 13
414 Hazardous Materials 91
111 Office of the St.ate Fire Marshal 15
415 Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4 and H-5 95
112 State Librarian 19
Reserved 19 416 Application of Flammable Finishes 108
113
114 California State Lands Commission 19 417 Drying Rooms 108

o CHAPTER 2
Section
DEFINITIONS 29
418
419
420
Organic Coatings
Group I-I, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3.1, R-4
Hydrogen Cutoff Rooms
108
109
109
201 General 29 421 Reserved 110
202 Definitions 29 422 Reserved 110

o CHAPTER 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY

CLASSIFICATION 49
423
424
425
Reserved 110
Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Special Provisions for Licensed
Section 24-Hour Care Facilities in a
301 General 49 Group I-I, R-3.1 or R-4 occupancy [SFM] . 110

o 302
303
304
Classification
Assembly Group A
Business Group B
49
49
50
426
427
428
Group 1-4 [SFM]
Reserved
Reserved
113
114
114
305 Educational Group E 50 429 Reserved 114

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430 Horse Racing Stables [SFM] 114 706 Fire Barriers 160
431 Pet Kennels [SFM] 114 707 Shaft Enclosures 162
432 Combustion Engines and 708 Fire Partitions 164
Gas Turbines [SFM] 114 709 Smoke Barriers 165
433 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 Fire-resistance Rating of
438 Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Structural Members 170
439 Public Libraries [SL & SFM] 122 715 Opening Protectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
440 Group C [SFM] 123 716 Ducts and Air Transfer Openings. . . . . . . . . . . 175
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 CHAPTER 7A MATERIALS AND

HEIGHTS AND AREAS 133 CONSTRUCTION METHODS
Section FOR EXTERIOR WILDFIRE
EXPOSURE 235
501 General. 133
Section
502 Definitions 133
701A Scope, Purpose and Application 235
503 General Height and Area Limitations 133
702A Definitions 235
504 Height. 135
703A Standards of Quality 236
505 Mezzanines 135
704A Materials, Systems and
506 Area Modifications 136 Methods of Construction 236
507 Unlimited Area Buildings 137
508 Mixed Use and Occupancy 139 CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISHES 241
509 Special Provisions 140 Section
801 General 241
CHAPTER 6 TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION ... 147 802 Definitions 241
Section 803 Wall and Ceiling Finishes 241
601 General 147 804 Interior Floor Finish 243
602 Construction Classification 147 805 Combustible Materials in Types I
603 Combustible Material in Type I and II and II Construction 244
Construction 148 806 Decorative Materials and Trim 244

CHAPTER 7 FIRE·RESISTANCE·RATED CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION

CONSTRUCTION 153 SYSTEMS 251
Section Section
701 General 153 901 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
702 Definitions 153 902 Definitions 251
703 Fire-resistance Ratings and Fire Tests 154 903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems 254
704 Exterior Walls 155 904 Alternative Automatic
705 Fire Walls 158 Fire-extinguishing Systems 260

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905 Standpipe Systems 261 1104A Group R Occupancies 336
1 8 906
907
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
264
264
1105A
1106A
Group U Occupancies
Site and Building Characteristics
336
337
908 Emergency Alarm Systems 278 1107A Definitions 337
909 Smoke Control Systems 279 1108A General Requirements for

o 910
911
912
Smoke and Heat Vents
Fire Command Center
Fire Department Connections
285
287
288
1109A
Accessible Parking and
Exterior Routes of Travel
Parking Facilities
339
340
111OA Exterior Routes of Travel 341
1111A Changes in Level on Accessible Routes 342
CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS 293

(J Section
1001 Administration 293
1112A
1113A
Curb Ramps on Accessible Routes
Walks and Sidewalks on an
Accessible Route
342

343
1002 Definitions 293
1114A Exterior Ramps and
1003 General Means of Egress 294 Landings on Accessible Routes 343
1004 Occupant Load 296 1115A Exterior Stairways Along
1005 Egress Width 298 Accessible Routes 345
1006 Means of Egress Illumination 298 1116A Hazards on Accessible Routes 345
1007 Accessible Means of Egress 299 1117A General Requirements for
Accessible Entrances, Exits,
1008 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles 301 Interior Routes of Travel and
1009 Stairways 306 Facility Accessibility 346

o 1010 Ramps
1011 Exit Signs
309
310
1012 Handrails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
1118A
1119A
1120A
Egress and Areas of Refuge
Interior Routes of Travel.
Interior Accessible Routes
346
346
347
1013 Guards 312 1121A Changes in Level on Accessible Routes 347
1014 Exit Access 313 1122A Interior Ramps and Landings on
1015 Exit and Exit Access Doorways 315 Accessible Routes 347
1016 Exit Access Travel Distance 316 1123A Interior Stairways Along
Accessible Routes 348
1017 Corridors 317
1124A Elevators and Special Access
1018 Exits 318 (Wheelchair) Lifts 349
1019 Number of Exits and Continuity 318 1125A Hazards on Accessible Routes 351
1020 Vertical Exit Enclosures 319 1126A Doors 351

o 1021 Exit Passageways

1022 Horizontal Exits
1023 Exterior Exit Ramps and Stairways
321
322
322
1127A
1128A
1129A
Common Use Facilities
Covered Dwelling Units
Reserved
352
358
359
1024 Exit Discharge 323 1130A Accessible Route Within
1025 Assembly 324 Covered Multifamily Dwelling Units 359

o 1026 Emergency Escape and Rescue

CHAPTER 11 RESERVED 331

329 1131A
1132A
1133A
Changes in Level on Accessible Routes
Doors
Kitchens
359
359
360
1134A Bathing and Toilet Facilities 361
CHAPTER 11A HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY .... 335 1135A Laundry Rooms 364

o Section
1101A Application
1102A Building Accessibility
335
335
1136A

1137A
Electrical Receptacle,
Switch and Control Heights
Other Features and Facilities
364
365
1l03A 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 1126B Vending Machines and Other Equipment. 459
Control Heights 367 1127B Exterior Routes of Travel 460
1143A Signage 367 1128B Pedestrian Grade Separations
1144A Reserved 368 (Overpasses and Underpasses) 461
1145A Reserved 368 1129B Accessible Parking Required 461
1146A Reserved 368 1130B Parking Structures 463
1147A Reserved 368 113lB Passenger Drop-off and Loading Zones 463
1148A Reserved 368 1132B Outdoor Occupancies 463
1149A Reserved 368 1133B General Accessibility for
Entrances, Exits and Paths of Travel 465
1150A Site Impracticality Tests 368
1134B Accessibility for Existing Buildings 472
CHAPTER HB ACCESSIBILITY TO 1135B Historic Preservation-
PUBLIC BUILDINGS, Special Standards of
PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, Accessibility for Buildings with
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Historical Significance 473
AND PUBLICLY FUNDED
HOUSING 423 CHAPTER HC STANDARDS FOR CARD
Section READERS AT GASOLINE
FUEL-DISPENSING
110lB Scope 423 FACILITIES ..................• 541
1102B Definitions 423 Section
1103B Building Accessibility 426 1101C Card-reader Devices at
1104B Accessibility for Group A Occupancies 427 Fuel-dispensing Equipment 541
1105B Accessibility for Group B Occupancies 430 1102C Application 541
1106B Accessibility for Group E Occupancies 431 1103C Number of Accessible
Card-reading Devices Required 541
1107B Factories and Warehouses 432
1104C Required Features 541
1108B Accessibility for Group H Occupancies 432
1105C Protection of Dispensers
1109B Accessibility for Group I Occupancies 432 Mounted at Grade 542
1110B Accessibility for Group M Occupancies 433
111lB Accessibility for Group R Occupancies 434 CHAPTER 12 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT .... 547
1112B Reserved 437 Section
1113B Reserved 437 1201 General 547
1114B Facility Accessibility 437 1202 Definitions 547
1115B Bathing and Toilet Facilities 1203 Ventilation 547
(Sanitary Facilities) 438 1204 Temperature Control 548
1116B Elevators and Special Access 1205 Lighting 549
(Wheelchair) Lifts 444
1206 Yards or Courts 549
1117B Other Building Components 447
1207 Sound Transmission 550
1118B Space Allowance and Reach Ranges 454
1208 Interior Space Dimensions 552
1119B Special Standards of Accessibility for
Buildings with Historical Significance 454 1209 Access to Unoccupied Spaces 553
1120B Floor and Levels 454 1210 Surrounding Materials 553
112lB Transportation Facilities 454 1211 Garage Door Springs 553
1122B Fixed or Built-in Seating, 1212 Reserved 554
Tables and Counters 458 1213 Reserved 554

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1214 Reserved 554 CHAPTER 13 ENERGY EFFICIENCY 611

8 1215
1216
Reserved
Reserved
554
554 CHAPTER 14 EXTERIOR WALLS 615
1217 Reserved 554 Section
1218 Reserved 554 1401 General 615

o 1219
1220
1221
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
554
554
554
1402
1403
1404
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615
Performance Requirements
Materials
615
616
1222 Reserved 554 1405 Installation of Wall Coverings 616
1406 Combustible Materials on the

o
1223 Reserved 554
Exterior Side of Exterior Walls 620
1224 Hospitals 555
1407 Metal Composite Materials (MCM) 621
1225 Skilled Nursing and
Intermediate-care Facilities 581 1408 Additional Requirements for
Anchored and Adhered Veneer 622
1226 Clinics 586
1227 Correctional Treatment Centers 589
CHAPTER 15 ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND
1228 Reserved 594 ROOFTOP STRUCTURES 625
1229 Reserved 594 Section
1230 Minimum Standards for 1501 General 625
Juvenile Facilities 594
1502 Definitions 625
1231 Local Detention 598
1503 Weather Protection 625
1232 Reserved 603

o 1233
1234
1235
Reserved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603
Reserved
Sanitary Control of Shellfish
604
1504
1505
1506
Performance Requirements
Fire Classification
Materials
626
627
628
(Plants and Operations) 604 1507 Requirements for Roof Coverings 628
1236 Laboratory Animal Quarters 604 1508 Roof Insulation 637
1237 Wild Animal Quarantine Facilities 604 1509 Rooftop Structures 637
1238 Reserved 605 1510 Reroofing 638
1239 Reserved 605 1511 Seismic Anchorage of
Slate Shingle, Clay and
1240 Meat and Poultry Processing Plants 605 Concrete Tile Roof Coverings 639
1241 Collection Centers and Facilities 606
1242 Renderers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607 INDEX 641

o 1243
1244
1245
Horsemeat and Pet Food Establishments
Reserved
Reserved
607
608
608
HISTORY NOTE 673

VOLUME 2
1246 Reserved 608

o
1247 Reserved 608
CHAPTER 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN 3
1248 Reserved 608
Section
1249 Reserved 608
1601 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1250 Pharmacies 608
1602 Definitions and Notations 3
1251 Veterinary Facilities 608
1603 Construction Documents 4

o 1252
1253
Barber Colleges and Shops
Schools of Cosmetology,
Cosmetological Establishments and
Satellite Classrooms
609

609
1604
1605
1606
General Design Requirements
Load Combinations
Dead Loads
5
8
9
1254 Acupuncture Offices 609 1607 Live Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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1608 Snow Loads 15 CHAPTER 17A STRUCTURAL TESTS AND

1609 Wind Loads 15 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS 105
Section
1610 Soil Lateral Loads 25
1701A GeneraL 105
1611 Rain Loads 25
1702A Definitions 105
1612 Flood Loads 26
1703A Approvals 106
1613 Earthquake Loads 28
1704A Special Inspections 107
1705A Statement of Special Inspections 117
CHAPTER 16A STRUCTURAL DESIGN 53
1706A Contractor Responsibility 118
Section
1707A Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance 118
1601A General 53
1708A Structural Testing for Seismic Resistance 119
l602A Definitions and Notations 53
1709A Structural Observations 120
1603A Construction Documents 55
1710A Design Strengths of Materials 120
1604A General Design Requirements 56
1711A Alternative Test Procedure 120
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
l610A Soil Lateral Loads 71 CHAPTER 18 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS . ... 125
l611A Rain Loads 71 Section
1612A Flood Loads 72 1801 General. 125
1613A Earthquake Loads 74 1802 Foundation and Soils Investigations 125
1803 Excavation, Grading and Fill 128
1614A Modifications to ASCE 7 78
1804 Allowable Load-bearing Values of Soils 129
CHAPTER 17 STRUCTURAL TESTS AND 1805 Footings and Foundations 129
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS 87 1806 Retaining Walls 140
Section 1807 Dampproofing and Waterproofing 140
1701 General 87 1808 Pier and Pile Foundations 141
1702 Definitions 87 1809 Driven Pile Foundations 146
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
CHAPTER 18A SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS . ... 157
1707 Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance 98
Section
1708 Structural Testing for Seismic Resistance 99
1801A 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
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 1917A Existing Concrete Structures 212
8 1810A Cast-in-place Concrete Pile Foundations
1811A Composite Piles
175
178 CHAPTER20 ALUMINUM 215
1812A Pier Foundations 179 Section
2001 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

o CHAPTER 19
Section
1901 General
CONCRETE 183

183
2002
2003
Materials 215
Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

1902 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 CHAPTER 21 MASONRY 219

1903 Specifications for Tests and Materials 183 Section

0 1904
1905
Durability Requirements
Concrete Quality, Mixing and Placing
183
185
2101
2102
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Definitions and Notations 219
1906 Formwork, Embedded Pipes and 2103 Masonry Construction Materials 223
Construction Joints 185 2104 Construction 226
1907 Details of Reinforcement 186 2105 Quality Assurance 229
1908 Modifications to ACI 318 186 2106 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 2109 Empirical Design of Masonry 233
Stress Design 190 ~

2110 Glass Unit Masonry 239

1912 Anchorage to Concrete-Strength Design 191

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1913
1914
Shotcrete
Reinforced Gypsum Concrete
191
192
2111
2112
2113
Masonry Fireplaces
Masonry Heaters
Masonry Chimneys
241
243
243
1915 Concrete-filled Pipe Columns 192
CHAPTER 21A MASONRy 251
CHAPTER 19A CONCRETE 197
Section
Section
2101A General 251
1902A General. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
2102A Definitions and Notations 251
1902A Definitions 197
2103A Masonry Construction Materials 255
1903A Specifications for Tests and Materials 197
2104A Construction 258
1904A Durability Requirements 198
2105A Quality Assurance 263
1905A Concrete Quality, Mixing and Placing 200
2106A Seismic Design 265

0 1906A Formwork, Embedded Pipes and

Construction Joints
1907A Details of Reinforcement
201
201
2107A Allowable Stress Design
2108A Strength Design of Masonry
267
268
1908A Modifications to ACI 318 202 2109A Empirical Design of Masonry 268
1909A Structural Plain Concrete 208 2110A Glass Unit Masonry 268
2111A Masonry Fireplaces 269
0 1910A Minimum Slab Provisions
1911A Anchorage to Concrete-
Allowable Stress Design
208

208
2112A Masonry Heaters
2113A Masonry Chimneys
271
271
1912A Anchorage to Concrete- 2114A Nonbearing Walls 275
Strength Design 209 2115A Masonry Screen Walls 276
1913A Shotcrete 209
0 1914A Reinforced Gypsum Concrete
1915A Concrete-filled Pipe Columns
211
211
CHAPTER 22
Section
STEEL 279

1916A Concrete Testing 211 2201 General 279

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2202 Definitions 279 2402 Definitions 373

2203 Identification and Protection of Steel 2403 General Requirements for Glass 373
for Structural Purposes 279 2404 Wind, Snow, Seismic and
2204 Connections 279 Dead Loads on Glass 373
2205 Structural Steel 279 2405 Sloped Glazing and Skylights 376
2206 Steel Joists 280 2406 Safety Glazing 377
2207 Steel Cable Structures 280 2407 Glass in Handrails and Guards 379
2208 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 GYPSUM BOARD
AND PLASTER 383
CHAPTER 22A STEEL •....................... 285 Section
Section 2501 General 383
2201A General 285 2502 Definitions 383
2202A Definitions 285 2503 Inspection 383
2203A Identification and Protection of 2504 Vertical and Horizontal Assemblies 383
Steel for Structural Purposes 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
2207A Steel Cable Structures 289 2509 Gypsum Board in Showers and
2208A Steel Storage Racks 289 Water Closets 386
2209A Cold-formed Steel 289 2510 Lathing and Furring for Cement
Plaster (Stucco) 386
2210A Cold-formed Steel Light-framed
Construction 289 2511 Interior Plaster 387
2211A Light Modular Steel Moment 2512 Exterior Plaster 387
Frames for Public Elementary and 2513 Exposed Aggregate Plaster 388
Secondary Schools, and
Community Colleges 289
CHAPTER 26 PLASTIC 393
2212A Testing 290
Section
CHAPTER 23 WOOD 293 2601 General 393
Section 2602 Definitions 393
2301 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 2607 Light-transmitting Plastic Wall Panels 398
Lateral-foree-resisting Systems 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 CHAPTER 27 ELECTRICAL 403

Section Section
2401 General. 373 2701 General. 403

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2702 Emergency and Standby Power Systems ..... 403 3107B Additional Requirements for a
8 CHAPTER 28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 407
Temporary Training Pool
3108B Pool Geometry
433
433
Section 3109B Permanent Markings 433
2801 General 407 3110B Steps, Recessed Steps, Ladders and

o 2802

CHAPTER 29
Spark Arresters

PLUMBING SYSTEMS
407

409
Recessed Stairs (Treads)
3111B Handholds
3112B Diving Boards
437
437
437
Section 3113B Pool Decks 437
2901 General 409 3114B Pool Lighting 438

o CHAPTER 30 ELEVATORS AND

CONVEYING SYSTEMS 413
3115B Bathhouse Dressing,
Shower and Toilet Facilities
3116B Drinkin$ Fountains
438
438
Section 3117B Hose Bibbs 439
3001 General. 413 3118B Enclosure of Pool Area 439
3002 Hoistway Enclosures 413 3119B Signs 439
3003 Emergency Operations 414 3120B Indoor Pool Ventilation 441
3004 Hoistway Venting 416 3121B Foundations For Pool Equipment. 441
3005 Conveying Systems 416 3122B Gas Chlorination Equipment Room 441
3006 Machine Rooms 417 3123B General Requirements. . . . . . . 441
3007 Special Requirements for 3124B Turnover Time 442
Elevators in Hospitals 417
o.)
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3125B Recirculation Piping System and
Components 442
CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION .... 421 3126B Recirculation Pump Capacity 442
Section 3127B Water Supply Inlets 442
3101 GeneraL 421 3128B 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 3131B High-rate Sand Filters 443
3105 Awnings and Canopies 423 3132B Chemical Feeders 443
3106 Marquees 424 3133B Disinfectant Feeders 444
3107 Signs 424

o
3134B Pool Fittings 444
3108 Radio and Television Towers 424 3135B Spa Pool Special Requirements 445
3109 Swimming Pool Enclosures and 3136B Cleaning Systems 445
Safety Devices 424 3137B Waste Water Disposal 445
3138B Reserved 446
CHAPTER 31B PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS . .. 431

o Section
3101B Scope
3102B Definitions
431
431
3139B
3140B
3141B
Reserved

Reserved
446
Reserved ..•............................ 446
446
3142B Reserved 446
3103B Special Pool Classifications 432
3143B Reserved 446

o 3104B Accessibility to the Physically

Handicapped Person
3105B Alternate Equipment, Materials and
Methods of Construction
432

432
3144B
3145B
Reserved
Reserved
3146B Reserved
446
446
446
3106B Pool Construction 432 3147B Reserved 446

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3148B Reserved 446 CHAPTER 31F MARINE OIL TERMINALS ..... 465
3149B Reserved 446 Section
3150B Reserved 446 3101F Introduction 465
3151B Reserved 446 3102F Audit and Inspection 466
3152B Reserved 446 3103F Structural Loading Criteria 476
3153B Reserved 446 3104F Seismic Analysis and
Structural Performance 488
3154B Reserved 446
3105F Mooring and Berthing Analysis and
3155B Reserved 446 Design 494
3156B Reserved 446 3106F Geotechnical Hazards and Foundations 499
3157B Reserved 446 3107F Structural Analysis and
Design of Components 502
3158B Reserved 446
3108F Fire Prevention, Detection and Suppression .. 514
3159B Reserved 446
3109F Piping and Pipelines 518
3160B ...................................... 446
3110F Mechanical and Electrical Equipment 520
3161B ...................................... 447
3111F Electrical Systems 523

CHAPTER 31C RADIATION 451 CHAPTER 32 ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE

Section PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY 527
3101C Scope 451 Section
3102C Radiation Shielding Barriers 451 3201 General 527
3103C Medical Radiographic and 3202 Encroachments 527
Photofluorographic Installations 451
CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING
3104C Medical Therapeutic X-ray Installations 451
CONSTRUCTION 531
Section
CHAPTER 31D FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS ..... 455
3301 General. 531
Section
3302 Construction Safeguards 531
3101D Scope 455
3303 Demolition 531
3102D Definitions 455 3304 Site Work 531
3103B Building and Structures 455 3305 Sanhary 531
3306 Protection of Pedestrians 531
CHAPTER 31E TENTS AND MEMBRANE 3307 Protection of Adjoining Property 533
STRUCTURES 459
3308 Temporary Use of Streets, Alleys and
Section Public Property 533
310lE General Provisions 459 3309 Fire Extinguishers 533
3102E Definhions 459 3310 Exits 533
3103E Tents Having an Occupant of 3311 Standpipes 533
Load 10 or More 459 Automatic Sprinkler System 534
3312
3104E Location of Tents 459
3105E Structural Requirements 460 CHAPTER 34 EXISTING STRUCTURES 537
3106E Exit Requirements 460 Section
3107E Heating Equipment 460 3401 General 537
3108E Membrane (Air-supported and 3402 Definhions 537
Air-inflated) Structures 460 3403 Additions, Alterations or Repairs 537
3109E Alternative Means of Protection 460 3404 Fire Escapes 539

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3405 Glass Replacement 539 CHAPTER 35 REFERENCED STANDARDS.... 585

8 3406 Change of Occupancy 540
APPENDIX CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION.... 609
3407 Historic Buildings 540
Section
3408 Moved Structures 540
101 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609
3409 Reserved 540

o 3410
3411
Compliance Alternatives
Existing Group R-1 and
Group R-2 Occupancies
540

549
102
103
104
Applicability
Department of Building Safety
Duties and Powers of Building Official.
609
610
610
105 Permits 611
3412 Existing High-rise Buildings 552
106 Construction Documents 613

o 3413
3414
3415
Existing Group I Occupancies
Existing Group L Occupancies
Earthquake Evaluation and
554
554
107
108
109
Temporary Structures and Uses
Fees
Inspections
614
614
615
Design for Retrofit of
Existing Buildings 555 110 Certificate of Occupancy 616
3416 DefinUions 557 111 Service Utilities 616
112 Board of Appeals 616
3417 Seismic Criteria Selection for
Existing Buildings 557 113 Violations 616
3418 Method A 560 114 Stop Work Order 617
3419 Method B 560 115 Unsafe Structures and Equipment 617

3420 Peer Review Requirements 561

o
APPENDIX A EMPLOYEE
3421 Additional Requirements for QUALIFICATIONS 621
Public Schools 562
Section
A101 Building Official Qualifications 621
CHAPTER 34A EXISTING STRUCTURES 565
A102 Referenced Standards 621
Section
3401A General 565 APPENDIX B BOARD OF APPEALS 625
3402A Definitions 565 Section
3403A AddUions, Alterations or Repairs 566 BIOI General. 625
3404A Fire Escapes 567
APPENDIX C GROUP U-AGRICULTURAL
3405A Glass Replacement 568 BUILDINGS 629

o 3406A Change of Occupancy

3407A Historic Buildings
3408A Moved Structures
568
568
568
Section
C101 General.
C102
C103
Allowable Height and Area
Mixed Occupancies ;
629
629
629
3409A Reserved 568
3410A Compliance Alternatives : 568 C104 Exits 629

o 3411A AddUions, Alterations, Repairs and

Seismic RetrofU to Existing
Buildings or Structures 577
APPENDIX D
Section
D101 General
FIRE DISTRICTS 633

633
3412A Earthquake Evaluation and
Design for Retrofit of Existing D102 Building Restrictions 633
Hospital Buildings 578

o 3413A Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings

3414A Peer Review Requirements
579
582
D103
D104
Changes to Buildings
Buildings Located Partially in the
Fire District
634

634

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D105 Exceptions to Restrictions in Fire District 634 APPENDIX I PATIO COVERS i •••• • 661

D106 Referenced Standards 635 Section

1101 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 661
APPENDIX E RESERVED 639 1102 Definitions 661
1103 Exterior Openings 661
APPENDIX F RODENTPROOFING 643
1104 Structural Provisions 661
Section
F101 General. 643 APPENDIX J GRADING 665
Jl 01 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 665
APPENDIX G FLOOD-RESISTANT
CONSTRUCTION 647 Jl 02 Definitions 665
Section J 103 Permits Required 665
G101 Administration 647 Jl04 Permit Application and Submittals 665
G102 Applicability 647 J105 Inspections 666
G103 Powers and Duties 647 Jl 06 Excavations 666
G104 Permits 648 Jl 07 Fills 667
G105 Variances 648 Jl 08 Setbacks 667
G201 Definitions 649 Jl09 Drainage and Terracing 667
G301 Subdivisions 650 Jl10 Erosion Control 668
G401 Site Improvement 650 Jl11 Referenced Standards 668
G501 Manufactured Homes 650
INDEX 669
G601 Recreational Vehicles 650
G701 Tanks 651 HISTORY NOTE 701
G801 Other Building Work 651
G901 Referenced Standards 651

APPENDIX H SIGNS 655

Section
H101 General 655
H102 Definitions 655
H103 Location 655
H104 Identification 655
H105 Design and Construction 655
H106 Electrical 656
H107 Combustible Materials 656
H108 Animated Devices 656
H109 Ground Signs 656
H110 Roof Signs 657
HIll Wall Signs 657
H112 Projecting Signs 657
Hl13 Marquee Signs 658
Hl14 Portable Signs 658
H115 Referenced Standards 658

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Adopting Agency ssc SFM HCD DSA OSHPD CSA DHS AGR DWR CEC CA 5L 5LC
1 2 1IAC AC 55 1 2 3 4

Adopt Entire California

o Chapter
Adopt Entire California
Chapter as amended
(amended sections listed
below)

Adopt only those sections that

are listed below
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Chapter / Codes
Section
101 CA x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
102 CA x
103 CA x
104 CA x
105 CA x
106 CA x
107 CA x
108 CA x x x
109,1 CA x
109.2 CA x

o 110.1
110,2
110.3
110.4
CA
CA
CA
CA
x
x
x
x
111 CA x
112.0 CA x
114.0 CA x

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GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
SECTION 101
o 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 parts ofthe official compilation andpublication ofthe adop-
tion amendment and repeal ofbuilding regulations to the Cali-
o fornia Code of Regulations, Title 24, also referred to as the
California Building Standards Code. This part incorporates by
adoption the 2006 International Building Code ofthe Interna-
tional Code Council with necessary California amendments.
101.2 Purpose. The purpose ofthis code is to establish the min-
imum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and
general welfare through structural strength, means of egress
facilities, stability, access to persons with disabilities, sanita-
tion, adequate lighting and ventilation and energy conserva-
tion; safety to life and property from fire and other hazards
attributed to the built environment; and to provide safety to fire
fighters and emergency responders during emergency opera-
tions.
[DSA-AC} The purpose of this code is to ensure that bar-
o rier-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 con-
struction, 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 pursu-
ant to Section 101.8, the following standards in the Califor-
nia Code ofRegulations, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10
o shall apply to all occupancies and applications not regu-
lated by a state agency.
101.3.2 State-regulated buildings, structures and applica-
tions. 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,
o structures, and applications regulated by state agencies as
referenced in the MatrixAdoption 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
o
authority granted to such agency by the state legislature.
Note: See Preface to distinguish the model code provi-
sions from the California provisions.
1. State-owned buildings, including buildings con-
structed by the Trustees of the California State
2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
University, and to the extent permitted by Cali-
fornia laws, buildings designed and constructed
by the Regents of the University of California,
and regulated by the Building Standards Com-
mission. See Section 102 for additional scope
provisions.
2. Local detention facilities regulated by the Cor-
rections Standards Authority. See Section 103for
additional scope provisions.
3. Barbering, cosmetology or electrolysis estab-
lishments, acupuncture offices, pharmacies, vet-
erinary facilities and structural pest control
locations regulated by the Department of Con-
sumer Affairs. See Section 104 for additional
scope provisions.
4. Energy efficiency standards regulated by the Cal-
ifornia Energy Commission. See Section 105 for
additional scope provisions.
5. Dairies and places ofmeat inspection regulated
by the Department ofFood and Agriculture. See
Section 106for additional scope provisions.
6. Organized camps, laboratory animal quarters,
public swimming pools, radiation protection,
commissaries serving mobile food preparation
vehicles and wild animal quarantine facilities
regulated by the Department ofHealth Services.
See Section 107for additional scope provisions.
7. Hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment
houses, dwellings, dormitories, condominiums,
shelters for homeless persons, congregate resi-
dences, employee housing, factory-built housing
and other types ofdwellings containing sleeping
accommodations with or without common 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
serving existing covered multifamily dwellings,
additions to existing buildings where the addition
alone meets the definition of a "Covered multi-
family dwelling" and common-use spaces serv-
ing 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 of Housing and
Community 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 provi-
sions.
11. Public elementary and secondary schools, com-
munity college buildings and state-owned or
state-leased essential service 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 His-
torical Building Safety Board with the Division of
the State Architect. See Section 109.3 for addi-
tional 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 with 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 elderly, chil-
dren's nursery, children's
home or institution, school
or any similar occupancy of
any capacity.
14.1.3. Theater, dancehall, skating
rink, auditorium, assembly
hall, meeting hall, nightclub,
fair building or similarplace
of assemblage where 50 or
more persons may gather to-
gether in a building, room or
structure for the purpose of
amusement, entertainment,
instruction, deliberation,
worship, drinking or dining,
awaiting transportation, or
education.
14.1.4. Smallfamilydaycare homes,
large family day care homes,
residential facilities and res-
idential facilities for the el-
derly, .residential care
facilities.
14.1.5. State institutions or other
state-owned or state-occu-
pied buildings.
14.1.6. High rise structures.
14.1.7. Motion picture production
studios.
14.1.8. Organized camps.
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14.1.9. Residential structures.
14.2. Tents, awnings or otherfabric enclosures
used in connection with any occupancy.
14.3. Fire alarm devices, equipment and sys-
tems 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 inteiface fire areas.
15. Public libraries constructed and renovated using
funds from the California Library Construction
and Renovation Bond Act of 1988 and regulated
by the State Librarian. See Section 112 for addi-
tional scope provisions.
16. Graywater systems regulated by the Department
of Water Resources. See Section 113 for addi-
tional scope provisions.
17. For applications listed in Section 109.1 regulated
by the Division of the State Architect-Access
Complian'Ce, outdoor environments and uses
shall be classified according to accessibility uses
described in Chapters l1A, lIB and 11 C.
18. Marine Oil Terminals regulated by the California
State Lands Commission. See Section 114 for ad-
ditional 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(b) for Building
Standards Law, Health and Safety Code Section 17950 for
State Housing Law and Health and Safety Code Section
13869.7for Fire Protection Districts. See Section 101.8 ofthis
code.
101.5 Referenced codes. The codes, standards and publica-
tions adopted and setforth in this code, including other codes,
standards and publications referred to therein are, by title and
date ofpublication, hereby adopted as standard reference doc-
uments ofthis code. When this code does not specifically cover
any subject related to building design and construction, recog-
nized architectural or engineering practices shall be
employed. The National Fire Codes and the Fire Protection
Handbook ofthe National Fire Protection Association are per-
mitted to be used as authoritative guides in determining recog-
nizedfire prevention engineering practices.
101.6 Nonbuilding standards, orders and regulations.
Requirements contained in the International Building Code, or
in any other referenced standard, code or document, which are
not building standards as defined in Health and Safety Code
Section 18909, shall not be construed as part ofthe provisions
of this code. For nonbuilding standards, orders and regula-
tions, see other titles ofthe California Code ofRegulations.
101.7 Order ofprecedence and use.
101.7.1 Differences. In the event ofany differences between
these building standards and the standard reference docu-
ments, the text ofthese building standards shall govern.

101. 7.2 Specific provisions. Where a specific provision var-
8 ies from a general provision, the specific provision shall
apply.
101.7.3 Conflicts. When the requirements ofthis code con-
flictwith the requirements ofany otherpart ofthe California
Building Standards Code, Title 24, the most restrictive
(J requirements shall prevail.
101.8 City, county or city and county amendments, additions
or deletions. The provisions ofthis code do not limit the author-
ity of city, county or city and county governments to establish
more restrictive and reasonably necessary differences to the
provisions contained in this code pursuant to complying with
o Section 101.8.1. The effective date of amendments, additions
or deletions to this code ofcities, counties or city and counties
filed pursuant to Section 101.8.1 shall be the date filed. How-
ever, in no case shall the amendments, additions or deletions to
this code be effective any sooner than the effective date ofthis
code.
Local modifications shall comply with Health and Safety
Code Section 18938(b) for Building Standards Law, 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.
1. The city, county or city and county shall make express
o
findings for each amendment, addition or deletion
based upon climatic, topographical or geological
conditions.
Exception: Hazardous building ordinances and
programs mitigating unreinforced masonry build-
ings.
2. The city, county or city and county shall file the
amendments, additions or deletions expressly marked
and identified as to the applicable findings. Cities,
counties, cities and counties, and fire departments
shallfile the amendments, additions or deletions, and
the findings with the California Building Standards
Commission at 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130,
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Sacramento, CA 95833.
3. Findings prepared byfire protection districts shall be
ratified by the local city, county or city and county and
filed with the California Department ofHousing and
Community Development at 1800 3 rd Street, Room
260, Sacramento, CA 95814.
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101.9 Effective date of this code. Only those standards
approved by the California Building Standards Commission
that are effective at the time an application for building permit
is submitted shall apply to the plans and specificationsfor, and
to the construction peiformed under, that permit. For the effec-
tive dates ofthe provisions contained in this code, see the His-
tory Note page of this code.
o 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 adminis-
tration and enforcement of this code. See Health and Safety
Code Se.ction 18942(d)(1) and (2).
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101.11 Format. This part fundamentally adopts the Interna-
tional Building Code by reference on a chapter-by-chapter
basis. Such adoption is reflected in the Matrix Adoption Table
ofeach chapter ofthis part. When the Matrix Adoption Tables
make no reference to a specific chapter of the International
Building Code such chapter ofthe International Building Code
is not adopted as a portion of this code.
101.12 Validity. If any chapter, section, subsection, sentence,
clause orphrase ofthis code isfor any reason held to be uncon-
stitutional, 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 SpeCific scope of application of the agency responsible
for enforcement, the enforcement agency and the specific
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
California 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 Safety Code Section
18934.6.
Reference-Health and Safety Code, Division 13,
Part 2.5, commencing with Section 18901.
2. University of California, California State Universities
and California Community Colleges.
Application-Standards for lighting for parking lots
and primary campus walkways at the University of
California, California State Universities and Califor-
nia Community Colleges.
Enforcing agency-State or local agency specified
by the applicable provisions of law.
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 specified
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 stan-
dards for buildings specified in Appendix Chapter Al
of the California Existing Building Code, except for
buildings subject to building standards adopted pur-
suant to Health and Safety Code (commencing) with
Section 17910.
Enforcing agency-State or local agency specified
by the applicable provisions oflaw.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section
18934.6.
Reference-Health and Safety Code Sections 18901
through 18949.
SECTION 103
CORRECTIONS STANDARDS AUTHORITY
103.1 Specific scope ofapplication of the agency responsible
for enforcement, the enforcement 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 Institu-
tions Code Sections 207.1,210 and 885.
SECTION 104
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
104.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsible
for enforcement, the enforcement agency and the specific
authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code,
unless otherwise stated.
1. Board ofBarbering and Cosmetology.
Application-Any establishment or mobile unit
where barbering, cosmetology or electrolysis is being
peiformed.
Enforcing agency-State or local agency specified
by the applicable provisions oflaw.
Authority cited-Business and Professions Code
Section 7312.
Reference-Business and Professions Code Sections
7303, 7303.1, 7312 and 7313.
2. Acupuncture Board.
Application-Acupuncture offices.
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Enforcing agency-State or local agency specified
by the applicable provisions oflaw.
Authority cited-Business and Professions Code
Section 4933.
Reference-Business and Professions Code Sections
4928, 4928.1 and 4933.
3. Board ofPharmacy.
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.
Application-Veterinary facilities.
Enforcing agency-State or local agency specified
by the applicable provisions oflaw.
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
8520,8520.1 and 8525.
SECTION 105
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
105.1 SpeCific scope ofapplication of the agency responsible
for enforcement, enforcement agency, and the specific author-
ity to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless
otherwise stated.
Application-All occupancies as specified in Title 24, Part
6, Section 100.
Enforcing agency -Local building department or the Cal-
ifornia Energy Commission.
Authority cited-Public Resources Code Sections 25213,
25402, 25920 and 25402.2.
Reference-Public Resources Code Sections 25001,
25213, 25402 and 25402.2.

SECTION 106
8 DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
106.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsible
for enforcement, the enforcement agency and the specific
authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code,
unless otherwise stated.
o Application-Dairies and places of meat and ,poultry
inspection.
Enforcing agency-Department ofFood andAgriculture.
Authority cited-Food and Agricultural Code Sections
18735,18960,19384,33481 and 33731.
o
Reference-Food and Agricultural Code Sections 18735,
18960,19384,33481 and 33731.
SECTION 107
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
107.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsible
for enforcement, the enforcement agency and the specific
authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code,
unless otherwise stated.
Department ofHealth Services.
Application-Organized camps, laboratory animal
quarters, public swimming pools, radiation protection
o and producing facilities, commissaries serving mobile
food preparation vehicles, wild animal quarantinefacili-
ties, shellfish facilities andfood establishments.
Enforcing agency-The Department ofHealth Services
and the local health agencies.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Sections 1660,
1889~2, 10027~ 11006~ 11216~ 11371~ 11430~
115061, 116050 and 121795.
Reference-Health and Safety Code Sections 1650,
1660, 18897.2, 18897.4, 18897.7, 100150, 100275,
. 110065, 113705, 113710, 114825, 114965, 115061,
116050, 116503, 112165 and 121795.
o SECTION 108
DEPARTMENTOFHOU~NGANDCOMMUMTY
DEVELOPMENT
108.1 Purpose. The purpose ofthis code is to establish the min-
imum requirements necessary to protect the health, safety and
general welfare of the occupants and the public by governing
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accessibility, erection, construction, enlargement, conversion,
alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, occupancy,
use, height, court, area, sanitation, ventilation, maintena1J.ce,
safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attrib-
uted to the built environment.
108.2 Authority and abbreviations.
o 108.2.1 General. The Department ofHousing and Commu-
nity Development is authorized by law to promulgate and
adopt building standards and regulations for several types
of building applications. These applications are grouped
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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 ofthe Department ofHousing and Community
Development are listed in Sections 108.2.1.1 through
108.2.1.3.
108.2.1.1 Housing construction. Application-Hotels,
motels, lodging houses, apartment houses, dwellings,
dormitories, condominiums, shelters for homeless per-
sons, congregate residences, employee housing, fac-
tory-built housing and other types of dwellings
containing sleeping accommodations with or without
common toilet or cooking facilities including accessory
buildings, facilities, and uses thereto. Sections of this
code which pertain to applications listed in this section
are identified in the Matrix Adoption Table using the
abbreviation "HCD 1."
Enforcing agency-Local building department or
the Department ofHousing and Community Develop-
ment.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Sections
17921,17922 and 19990.
Reference-Health and Safety Code Sections 17000
through 17060, 17910 through 17990 and 19960
through 19997.
108.2.1.2 Housing accessibility. Application - Covered
multifamily dwelling units as defined in Chapter 11A
including, but not limited to, lodging houses, dormito-
ries, timeshares, condominiums, shelters for homeless
persons, congregate residences, apartment houses,
dwellings, employee housing, factory-built housing and
other types of dwellings containing sleeping accommo-
dations with or without common toilet or cooking facili-
ties.
Sections ofthis code identified in the Matrix Adoption
Table by the abbreviation "HCD 1-AC" require specific
accommodations for persons with physical disabilities,
as defined in Chapter 11A. The application ofsuchprovi-
sions shall be in conjunction with other requirements of
this code and apply only to Group R occupancies which
are newly constructed covered multifamily dwellings as
defined in Chapter 11A ofthe California Building Code.
"HCD 1-AC" applications include, but are not limited
to, the following:
1. All newly constructed covered multifamily dwell-
ings as defined in Chapter 11A.
2. New common use areas as defined in Chapter 11A
serving existing covered multifamily dwellings.
3. Additions to existing buildings, where the addition
alone meets the definition ofa "Covered multifam-
ily dwelling" as defined in Chapter 11A.
4. Common use areas serving covered multifamily
dwellings.
"HCD 1-AC" building standards generally do not
apply to public use areas or public accommodations
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such as hotels and motels. Public use areas, public
accommodations and housing which is publicly funded
as defined in Chapters 2, llA and llB of this code are
subject to the Division of the State Architect (DSA-AC)
and are referenced in Section 109.1.
Enforcing agency-Local building department or
the Department ofHousing and Community Develop-
ment.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Sections
17921, 17922 and 19990 and Government Code Sec-
tiolJ-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 mobilehome parks
and special occupancy parks. Application-Permanent
buildings, and permanent accessory buildings or struc-
tures, constructed within mobilehome parks and special
occupancy parks that are under the control and owner-
ship ofthe park operator. Sections ofthis code which per-
tain to applications listed in this section are identified in
the Matrix Adoption Table using the abbreviation "HCD
2."
Enforcing agency-Local building department or
other local agency responsible for the enforcement of
Health and Safety Code Division 13, Part 2.1 com-
mencing with Section 18200 for mobilehome parks
and Health and Safety Code Division 13, Part 2.3
commencing with Section 18860 for special occu-
pancy parks or the Department ofHousing and Com-
munity Development.
SECTION 108.3
LOCALENFOR~NGAGENCY
108.3.1 Duties and powers. The building department of
every city, county or city and county shall enforce all the
provisions oflaw, this code, and the other rules and regula-
tions promulgated by the Department ofHousing and Com-
munity Developmentpertaining to the installation, erection,
reconstruction, movement, enlargement, conversion, alter-
ation, repair, removal, demolition or arrangement ofapart-
ment houses, hotels and dwellings, including accessory
buildings, facilities and uses thereto.
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 ofthese regulations.
Requirements relating to use, maintenance and occupancy
shall apply to all dwellings and appurtenant structures
approvedfor construction or constructed before or after the
effective date ofthis code.
108.3.2 Laws, rules and regulations. Other than the build-
ing standards contained in this code, and notwithstanding
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otherprovisions oflaw, the statutory authority and location
of the laws, rules and regulations to be enforced by local
enforcing agencies are listed by statute in Sections
108.3.2.1 through 108.3.2.5 below:
108.3.2.1 State Housing Law. Refer to the State Housing
Law, California Health and Safety Code, Division 13,
Part 1.5 commencing with Section 17910 and California
Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1,
Subchapter 1, Article 1, commencing with Section 1,!or
the erection, reconstruction, movement, enlargement,
conversion, alteration, repair, removal, demolition or
arrangement ofapartment houses, hotels and dwellings,
including accessory buildings, facilities and uses
thereto.
108.3.2.2 Mobilehome Parks Act. Refer to the
Mobilehome Parks Act, California Health and Safety
Code, Division 13, Part 2.1, Article 1, commencing with
Section 18200 and California Code ofRegulations, Title
25, Division 1, Chapter 2, commencing with Section
1000 for mobilehome park administrative and enforce-
ment authority, permits, plans, fees, violations, inspec-
tions and penalties both within and outside mobilehome
parks.
Exception: Mobilehome parks where the Department
of Housing and Community Development is the
enforcing agency.
108.3.2.3 Special Occupancy Parks Act. Refer to the
Special Occupancy Parks Act, California Health and
Safety Code, Division 13, Part 2.3, commencing with
Section 18860 and California Code ofRegulations, Title
25, Division 1, Chapter 2.2, Article 1, commencing with
Section 2000 for special occupancy park administrative
and enforcement authority, permits, fees, violations,
inspections and penalties both within and outside ofspe-
cial occupancy parks.
Exception: Special occupancy parks where the
Department of Housing and Community Develop-
ment is the enforcing agency.
108.3.2.4 Employee Housing Act. Refer to the Employee
Housing Act, California Health and Safety Code, Divi-
sion 13, Part 1, commencing with Section 17000 and
California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1,
Chapter 1, Subchapter 3, Article 1, commencing with
Section 600 for employee housing administrative and
enforcement authority, permits, fees, violations, inspec-
tions and penalties.
108.3.2.5 Factory-Built Housing Law. Refer to the Fac-
tory-Built Housing Law, California Health and Safety
Code, Division 13, Part 6 commencing with Section
19960 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25,
Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1, Article 1, com-
mencing with Section 3000 for factory-built housing
administrative and enforcement authority, permits, fees,
violations, inspections and penalties.

SECTION 108.4
8 PERMITS, FEES, APPLICATIONS AND
INSPECTIONS
108.4.1 Permits. A written construction permit shall be
obtained from the enforcing agency prior to the erection,
construction, reconstruction, installation, moving or alter-
o ation ofany building or structure.
Exceptions:
1. Work exemptfrompermits as specified in Appendix
Chapter 1, Section 105.2.
2. Changes, alterations or repairs ofa minor nature
o not affecting structwal features, egress, sanita-
tion, safety or accessibility as determined by the
enforcing agency.
Exemptions from permit requirements shall not be
deemed to 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 otherprovisions oflaw, the govern-
ing body ofany city, county or city and county mayprescribe
fees to defray the cost of enforcement of rules and regula-
tions promulgated by the Department ofHousing and Com-
munity Development. The amount of the fees shall not
exceed the amount reasonably necessary to administer or
process permits, certificqtes, forms or other documents, or
o .to defray the costs of enforcement. For additional informa-
tion, see the State Housing Law, Health and Safety Code,
Division 13, Part 1.5, Section 17951 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 to other
provisions of law, provisions related to plan checking, pro-
hibition ofexcessive delays and contracting with or employ-
ment of private parties to perform plan checking are set
forth in the State Housing Law, Health and Safety Code Sec-
tion 17960.1, and for employee housing, in Health and
Safety Code Section 17021.
108.4.3.1 Retention ofplans. The building department
ofevery city, county or city and county shall maintain an
o official copy, microfilm, electronic or other type ofphoto-
graphic copy of the plans of every building, during the
life of the building, for which the department issued a
building permit.
Exceptions:
1. Single or multiple dwellings not more than two
o stories and basement in height.
2. Garages and other structures appurtenant to
buildings listed in Exception 1.
3. Farm or ranch buildings appurtenant to build-
ings listed in Exception 1.
4. Anyone-story building where the span between
o bearing walls does not exceed 25 feet (7620
mm), except a steelframe or concrete building.
Allplansfor common interest developments as defined
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 by an enforcing
agency, see Health and Safety Code Sections 19850 and
19851.
108.4.4 Inspections. Construction or workfor which a per-
mit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building
official and such construction or work shall remain accessi-
. ble and exposed for inspection 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 of Housing and
Community 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 otherprovisions oflaw, officers
and agents of the enforcing agency may enter and inspect
public and private properties to secure compliance with the
rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of
Housing and Community Development. For limitations and
additional information regarding enforcement, see the fol-
lowing:
1. For applications subject to the State Housing Law as
referenced in Section 108.3.2.1 of this code, refer to
Health and Safety Code Sections 17970 through
17972 and California Code ofRegulations, Title 25,
Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1.
2. For applications subject to the Mobilehome Parks Act
as referenced in Section 108.3.2.2 ofthis code, refer to
the Health and Safety· Code, commencing with Sec-
tion 18200 and California Code ofRegulations, Title
25, Division 1, Chapter 2.
3. For applications subject to the Special Occupancy
Parks Act as referenced in Section 108.3.2.3 of this
code, refer to Health and Safety Code, commencing
with Section 18860 and California Code of Regula-
tions, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2.2.
4. For applications subject to the Employee Housing Act
as referenced in Section 108.3.2.4 ofthis code, refer to
Health and Safety Code Section 17052 and California
Code ofRegulations, 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 Safety Code Sections 19960
through 19997 and California 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 city and county may make changes to the
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provisions adopted by the Department of Housing and
Community Development. If any city, county or city and
county does not amend, add or repeal by local ordinances
or regulations the provisions published in this code or other
regulations promulgated by the Department ofHousing and
Community Development, those provisions shall be appli-
cable and shall become effective 180 days after publication
by the California Building Standards Commission. Amend-
ments, additions and deletions to this code adopted by a city,
county or city and county pursuant to California Health and
Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5, together with
all applicable portions ofthis code, shall also become effec-
tive 180 days after publication of the California Building
Standards Code by the California Building Standards Com-
mission.
108.6.2 Findings, filings and rejections oflocal modifica-
tions. Prior to making any modifications or establishing
more restrictive building standards, the governing body
shall make expressfindings andfilings, as required by Cali-
fornia Health and Safety Code Section 17958. 7, showing
that such modifications are reasonably necessary due to
local climatic, geological or topographical conditions. No
modification shall become effective or operative unless the
following requirements are met:
1. The express findings shall be made available as a
public record.
2. A copy of the modification and express finding, each
document marked to cross-reference the other, shall
be filed with the California Building Standards Com-
missionfor cities, counties or cites and counties, and
with the Department ofHousing and Community De-
velopment for fire protection districts.
3. The California Building Standards Commission has
not rejected the modification or change.
Nothing in this section shall limit the authority offire pro-
tection districts pursuant to California Health and Safety
Code Section 13869.7(a).
SECTION 108.7
ALTERNATE MATERIALS, DESIGNS, TESTS AND
METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
108.7.1 General. The provisions ofthis code, as adopted by
the Department of Housing and Community Development
are not intended to prevent the use ofany alternate material,
appliance, installation, device, arrangement, method,
design or method ofconstruction not specificallyprescribed
by this code. Consideration and approval ofalternates shall
comply with Section 108.7.2 for local building departments
and Section 108.,7.3 for the Department of Housing and
Community Development.
108.7.2 Local building departments. The building depart-
ment of any city, county or city and county may approve
alternates for use in the erection, reconstruction, move-
ment, enlargement, conversion, alteration, repair, removal
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or demolition ofan apartment house, hotel, motel, dwelling
or an accessory structure, exceptfor the following:
1. Structures located in mobilehome parks as defined in
California Health and Safety Code Section 18214.
2. Structures located in special occupancy parks as de-
fined in California Health and Safety Code Section
18862.43.
3. Factory-built housing as defined in California Health
and Safety Code Section 19971.
108.7.2.1 Approval ofalternates. The consideration and
approval of alternates by a local building department
shall comply with the following procedures and limita-
tions:
1. The approval shall be granted on a case-by-case
basis.
2. Evidence shall be submitted to substantiate claims
that the proposed alternate, in performance, safety
and protection oflife and health, conforms to, or is
at least equivalent to, the standards contained in
this code and other rules and regulations promul-
gated by the Department ofHousing and Commu-
nity Development.
3. The building department may require tests per-
formed by an approved testing agency at the ex-
pense of the owner or owner's agent as proof of
compliance.
4. If the proposed alternate is related to accessibility
in covered multifamily dwellings or in facilities
serving covered multifamily dwellings as defined
in Chapter 11A, .the proposed alternate must also
meet the threshold set for "Equivalent Facilita-
tion" as defined in Chapter 11A.
For additional information regarding approval of
alternates by a building department pursuant to the State
Housing Law, see California Health and Safety Code
Section 17951(e) and California Code of Regulations,
Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1.
108.7.3 Department ofHousing and Community Develop-
ment. The Department ofHousing and Community Devel-
opment may approve alternates for use in the erection,
reconstruction, movement, enlargement, conversion, alter-
ation, repair, removal or demolition ofan apartment house,
hotel, motel, dwelling or.an accessory thereto. The consid-
eration and approval ofalternates shall comply with thefol-
lowing:
1. The department may require tests at the expense ofthe
owner or owner's agent to substantiate compliance
with the California Building Standards Code.
2. The approved alternate shall, for its intended pur-
pose, be at least equivalent in performance and safety
to the materials, designs, tests or methods of con-
struction prescribed by this code.
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SECTION 108.8
8 APPEALS BOARD
108.8.1 General. Every city, county or city and county shall
establish a local appeals board and a housing appeals
board. The local appeals board and housing appeals board
shall each be comprised ofat leastfive voting members that
shall serve at the pleasure of the city, county or city and
() county. Appointments shall not be employees ofthe jurisdic-
tion and shall consist of members who are qualified and
specifically knowledgeable in the California Building Stan-
dards Codes and applicable local ordinances.
108.8.2 Definitions. The following terms shall for the pur-
o poses ofthis section have the meaning shown.
HOUSING APPEALS BOARD. The board or agency ofa
city, county or city and county which is authorized by the
governing body ofthe city, county or city and county to hear
appeals regarding the requirements of the city, county or
city and county relating to the use, maintenance and change
ofoccupancy ofbuildings and structures, including require-
ments governing alteration, additions, repair, demolition
and moving. In any area in which there is no such board or
agency, "Housing appeals board" means the local appeals
board having jurisdiction over the area.
LOCAL APPEALS BOARD. The board or agency ofa city,
county or city and county which is authorized by the govern-
ing body of the city, county or city and county to hear
appeals regarding the building requirements of the city,
lj county or city and county. In any area in which there is no
such board or agency, "Local appeals board" means the
governing body ofthe city, county or city and county having
jurisdiction over the area.
108.8.3 Appeals. Except as otherwise provided in law, any
person, firm or corporation adversely affected by a deci-
sion, order or determination by a city, county or city and
county relating to the application of building standards
published in the California Building Standards Code, or
any other applicable rule or regulation adopted by the
Department of Housing and Community Development, or
any lawfully enacted ordinance by a city, county or city and
county, may appeal the issue for resolution to the local
o appeals board or housing appeals board as appropriate.
The local appeals board shall hear appeals relating to
new building construction and the housing appeals board
shall hear appeals relating to existing buildings.
SECTION 108.9
o UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
108.9.1 Authority to enforce. Subject to otherprovisions of
law, the administration, enforcement, actions, proceedings,
abatement, violations and penalties for unsafe buildings
and structures are contained in the following statutes and
regulations:
o 1. For applications subject to the State Housing Law as
referenced in Section 108.3.2.1 of this code, refer to
Health and Safety Code Sections 17910 through
17995.5 and California Code ofRegulations, Title 25,
Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1.
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2. For applications subject to the Mobilehome Parks Act
as referenced in Section 108.3.2.2 ofthis code, refer to
the Health and Safety Code, commencing with Sec-
tion 18200, and California Code ofRegulations, Title
25, Division 1, Chapter 2.
3. For applications subject to the Special Occupancy
Parks Act as referenced in Section 108.3.2.3 of this
code, refer to the Health and Safety Code, commenc-
ing with Section 18860, and California Code ofRegu-
lations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2.2.
4. For applications subject to the Employee Housing Act
as referenced in Section 108.3.2.4 ofthis code, refer to
Health and Safety Code Sections 17000 through
17062.5 and California Code ofRegulations, 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 Safety Code Sections 19960
through 19997 and California Code of Regulations,
Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1.
108.9.2 Actions and proceedings. Subject to other provi-
sions oflaw, punishments, penalties andfines for violations
ofbuilding standards are contained in the following statutes
and regulations:
1. For applications subject to the State Housing Law as
referenced in Section 108.3.2.1 of this code, refer to
Health and Safety Code Sections 17980 through
17995.5 and California Code ofRegulations, Title 25,
Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1.
2. For applications subject to the Mobilehome Parks Act
as referenced in Section 108.3.2.2 ofthis code, refer to
Health and Safety Code Sections 18200 through
18700 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25
Division 1, Chapter 2.
3. For applications subject to the Special Occupancy
Parks Act as referenced in Section 108.3.2.3 of this
code, refer to Health and Safety Code Sections 18866
through 18869 and California 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 ofthis code, refer to
Health and Safety Code Sections 17060 through
17062.5 and California Code ofRegulations, 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 ofthi~ code,
refer to Health and Safety Code Sections 19995
through 19997 and California Code of Regulations,
Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1.
SECTION 108.10
OTHER BUILDING REGULATIONS
108.10.1 Existing structures. Subject to the requirements of
California Health and Safety Code Sections 17912,
17920.3, 17922(c), 17922.3, 17958.8 and 17958.9, the pro-
visions contained in Chapter 34 relating to existing
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structures shall only apply as identified in the Matrix Adop-
tion Table under the authority ofthe Department ofHousing
and Community Development as listed in Sections 108.2.1.1
through 108.2.1.3 ofthis code.
108.10.2 Moved structures. Subject to the requirements of
California Health and Safety Code Sections 17922.3 and
17958.9, the provisions contained in Chapter 34 relating to
a moved residential structure shall only apply as identified
in the Matrix Adoption Table under the authority of the
Department of Housing and Community Development as
listed in Sections 108.2.1.1 through 108.2.1.3 ofthis code.
SECTION 109
DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT
109.1 Division ofthe State Architect-Access Compliance.
General. The purpose ofthis code is to ensure that barrier-free
design is incorporated in all buildings, facilities, site work and
other improvements to which this code applies in compliance
with state law to ensure that these improvements are accessible
to and usable by persons with disabilities. Additions, alter-
ations and structural repairs in all buildings andfacilities shall
comply with these provisions for new buildings, except as oth-
erwise provided and specified herein.
The provisions ofthese regulations shall apply to any porta-
ble buildings leased or owned by a school district, and shall
also apply to temporary and emergency buildings and facili-
ties. Temporary buildings and facilities are not ofpermanent
construction but are extensively used or are essentialforpublic
use for a period of time. Examples of temporary buildings or
facilities covered include, but are not limited to: reviewing
stands, temporary classrooms, bleacher areas, exhibit areas,
temporary banking facilities, temporary health screening ser-
vices or temporary safe pedestrian passageways around a con-
struction site.
In addition, to incorporate standards at least as restrictive
as those required by the federal government for barrier-free
design under (1) Title III (Public Accommodations and Com-
mercial Facilities), Subpart D (New Construction and Alter-
ation) and Appendix A (Americans with Disabilities Act
Standards for Accessible Design) (see 28 C.P.R., Part 36), and
(2) Title II (Public Entities), Section 35.151 (New Construction
and Alterations) (see 28 C.P.R., Part 35) both from the Ameri-
cans with Disabilities Act of1990, and (3) under the Fair Hous-
ing Amendments Act of1988. Some ofthese regulations may be
more stringent than state law in order to meet the federal
requirement.
109.1.1 Application. See Government Code commencing
with Section 4450.
Publicly funded buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs
and related facilities shall be accessible to and usable by
persons with disabilities as follows:
109.1.1.1 All buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs and
related facilities constructed in the state by the use of
state, county or municipal funds, or the funds of any
political subdivision of the state.
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109.1.1.2 All buildings, structures and facilities that are
leased, rented, contracted, sublet or hired by any munici-
pal, county or state division ofgovernment, or by a spe~
cial district.
109.1.1.3 All publicly funded buildings usedfor congre-
gate residences or for one- or tw01amily dwelling unit
purposes shall conform to the provisions applicable to
living accommodations.
109.1.1.4 All existing publicly funded buildings and
facilities when alterations, structural repairs or addi-
tions are made to such buildings or facilities. For
detailed requirements on existing buildings, see Chapter
llB, Division IV.
109.1.1.5 With respect to buildings, structures, side-
walks, curbs qnd relatedfacilities not requiring a build-
ing permit, building standards published in the
California Building Standards Code relating to access
for persons with disabilities and other regulations
adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 4450,
and in effect at the time construction is commenced, shall
be applicable.
109.1.2 Application. See Health and Safety Code com-
mencing with Section 19952.
All privately funded public accommodations, as defined
and commercialfacilities, as defined, shall be accessible to
persons with disabilities as follows:
Exception: Certain types ofprivately funded multistory
buildings do not require installation of an elevator to
provide access above and below thefirstfloor. See Chap-
ter llB.
109.1.2.1 Any building, structure facility, complex or
improved area, orportions thereof, which are used by the
general public.
109.1.2.2 Any sanitary facilities which are made avail-
able for the public, clients or employees in such accom-
modations or facilities.
109.1.2.3 Any curb or sidewalk intended for public use
that is constructed in this state with private funds.
109.1.2.4 All existing privatelyfunded public accommo-
dations when alterations, structural repairs or additions
are made to such public accommodations as set forth
under Chapter lIB.
109.1.3 Application-Public housing andprivate housing
available for public use. See Government Code Sections
4450 and 12955.1(d).
109.1.4 Enforcing agency.
109.1.4.1 The director ofthe Department ofGeneral Ser-
vices where state funds are utilized for any project or
wherefunds ofcounties, municipalities or otherpolitical
subdivisions are utilizedfor the construction of elemen-
tary, secondary or community college projects.
109.1.4.2 The governing bodies wherefunds ofcounties,
municipalities or otherpolitical subdivisions are utilized
except as otherwise provided above.
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109.1.4.3 The building department of every city, county
8 or city and county within the territorial area of its city,
county or city and county, where private funds are uti-
lized. "Building department" means the department,
bureau or officer charged with the enforcement oflaws or
ordinances regulating the erection or construction, or
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both the erection and construction, of buildings.
109.1.5 Special conditions for persons with disabilities
requiring appeals action ratification. Whenever reference
is made in these regulations to this section, the findings and
determinations required to be rendered by the local enforc-
ing agency shall be subject to ratification through an
o appeals process.
109.1.6Authority cited-Government Code Section 4450.
109.1. 7 Reference cited-Government Code Sections 4450
through 4461 and 12955.1(d) and Health and Safety Code
Sections 18949.1, 19952 through 19959.
109.2 Division ofthe State Architect-Structural Safety.
109.2.1 Application-The Division ofthe State Architect-
Structural Safety (DSA-SS) is authorized by law to promul-
gate building standards and administrative regulations for
application to public elementary and secondary schools,
community colleges and state-owned or state-leased essen-
tial services buildings.
Enforcing agency-The Division of the State Architect-
o Structural Safety (DSA-SS) has been delegated the respon-
sibility and authority by the Department of General Ser-
vices to review and approve the design and observe the
construction ofpublic elementary and secondary schools,
community colleges and state-owned or state-leased essen-
tial services buildings.
Authority cited-Education Code Sections 17310 and
81142 and Health and Safety Code Section 16022.
Reference-Education Code Sections 17280 through
17317, and 81130 through 81147 and Health and Safety
Code Sections 16000 through 16023.
109.2.2 Applicable administrative standards.
1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code ofRegulations:
o 1.1 Sections 4-301 through 4-355, Group 1,
Chapter 4,for public elementary and second-
ary schools and community colleges.
1.2 Sections 4-201 through 4-249, Chapter4,for
state-owned or state-leased essential services
buildings.
o 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code ofRegulations [ap-
plies to public elementary and secondary' schools,
community colleges and state-owned or state-leased
essential services building(s)]:
2.1 Sections 101 and 109.2 of Chapter 1.
2.2 Sections 102.1, 102.2, 102.3, 102.4, 102.5,
o 104.9,104.10 and 104.11 ofAppendix Chap-
ter 1.
109.2.3 Applicable building standards. California Build-
ing Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 12,
California Code ofRegulations, for school buildings, com-
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munity colleges and stat.e-owned or state-leased essential
service buildings.
The provisions of Title 24, Part 2, as adopted and
amended by the Division ofthe State Architect-Structural
Safety, shall apply to the applications listed in Section
109.2.1.
The Division of the State Architect-Structural Safety
adopts thefollowing building standards in Title 24, Part 2:
Chapters 2 through 10, 12, 14, 15, 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A,
20, 21A, 22A, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and
AppendixJ.
109.2.4 Amendments. Division of the State Archi-
tect-Structural Safety amendments in this code appear
preceded with the acronym [DSA-SS].
Exceptions:
1. Chapters 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 21A, and 22A-
Amendments appearing in these chapters without
an acronym have been co-adopted by DSA-SS and
OSHPD.
2. Chapter 34, Sections 3115-3421-DSA-SS adopts
these sections without the use ofthe DSA-SS acro-
nym.
109.2.5 Reference to other chapters. Where reference is
made within this code to sections in Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19,
21 and 22, the respective sections in Chapters 16A, 17A,
18A, 19A, 21A and 22A shall apply instead.
SECTION 110
OFFICE OF STATEWIDE HEALTH PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
110.1 OSHPD 1. Specific scope of application of the agency
responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the spe-
cific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this
code, unless otherwise stated.
Application-General acute care hospitals and acute psychi-
atric hospitals, excluding distinct part units or distinct part
freestanding buildings providing skllled nursing or intermedi-
ate care services. For structural regulations: Skilled nursing
facilities and/or intermediate care facilities except those
skilled nursingfacilities and intermediate carefacilities ofsin-
gle-story, Type V, wood or light steel-frame construction.
Enforcing agency-Office of Statewide Health Planning and
Development (OSHPD). The office shall enforce the Division
ofthe State Architect-Access Compliance regulations and the
regulations ofthe Office ofthe State Fire Marshalfor the above
statedfacility types.
110.1.1 Applicable administrative standards.
1. Title 24; Part 1, California Code of Regulations:
Chapters 6 and 7.
2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code ofRegulations: Sec-
tions 101 and 110 ofChapter 1 andAppendixChapter
1.
110.1.2 Applicable building standards. California Build-
ing Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 and 12.
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The provisions of Title 24, Part 2, as adopted and
amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed
in Section 110.1.
OSHPD 1 adopts thefollowing building standards in Title
24, Part 2:
Chapters 2 through 10,12, 14, 15, 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A,
20, 21A, 22A, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 35 and
AppendixJ.
110.1.3 Identification of amendments. For applications
listed in Section 110.1, amendments appear in this code pre-
ceded with the acronym [OSHPD 1], unless the entire chap-
ter is applicable. When the entire chapter is adopted without
amendments, all references to International Codes shall be
replaced by equivalent California Codes.
110.1.4 Reference to other chapters. Where reference is
made within this code to sections in Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19,
21, 22 and 34, the respective sections in Chapters 16A, 17A,
18A, 19A, 21A, 22A and 34A shall apply instead.
Authority-Health and Safety Code Sections 127010,
127015, 1275 and 129850.
References-Health and Safety Code Sections 19958,
127010, 127015, 129680, 1275 and 129675 through
130070. ' tions 101 and 110 ofChapter 1 andAppendixChapter
110.2 OSHPD 2. Specific scope of application of the agency
responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the spe-
cific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this
code, unless otherwise stated.
Application-Skilled nursing facilities and intermediate care
facilities, including distinctpart skilled nursing and intermedi-
ate care services on a general acute care or acute psychiatric
hospital license, provided either are in a separate unit or afree-
standing building. For structural regulations: Single-story,
Type V skilled nursing facility and/or intermediate care facili-
ties utilizing wood or light steel-frame construction.
Enforcing agency-Office ofStatewide Health Planning and
Development (OSHPD). The office shall also enforce the Divi-
sion of the State Architect-Access Compliance regulations
and the regulations ofthe Office ofthe State Fire Marshal for
the above-stated facility type.
110.2.1 Applicable administrative standards.
1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations:
Chapter 7.
2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code ofRegulations: Sec-
tions 101 and 110 ofChapter 1 andAppendixChapter
1.
110.2.2 Applicable building standards. California Build-
ing Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 and 12.
The provisions of Title 24, Part 2, as adopted and
amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed
in Section 110.2.
OSHPD 2 adopts the following building standards in
Title 24, Part 2:
Chapters 2 through 10,12,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,
22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and Appendix J.
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110.2.3 Identification of amendments. For applications
listed in Section 110.2, amendments appear in this code pre-
ceded with the acronym [OSHPD 2J. When the entire chap-
ter is adopted without amendments, all references to
International Codes shall be replaced by equivalent Cali-
fornia Codes.
Authority-Health and Safety Code Sections 127010,
127015, 1275 and 129850.
References-Health and Safety Code Sections 127010,
127015, 1275 and 129680.
110.3 OSHPD 3. SpeCific scope of application of the agency
responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the spe-
cific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this
code, unless otherwise stated.
Application-Licensed clinics and any freestanding building
under a hospital license where outpatient clinical services are
provided.
Enforcing agency-Local building department.
110.3.1 Applicable administrative standards.
1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations:
Chapter 7.
2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code ofRegulations: Sec-
1.
110.3.2 Applicable building standards. California Build-
ing Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3,4, 5, 9, 10 and 12.
The provisions of Title 24, Part 2, as adopted and
amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed
in Section 110.3.
OSHPD 3 adopts the following building standards in
Title 24, Part 2:
Chapters 2 through 10,12,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,
22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and Appendix J.
110.3.3 Identification of amendments. For applications
listed in Section 11 0.3, amendments appear in this code
without the acronym [OSHPD 3J. Adoptions are shown in
the adoption matrix. When the entire chapter is adopted
without amendments, all references to International Codes
shall be replaced by equivalent California Codes.
Authority-Health and Safety Code Sections 127010,
127015 and 1226.
References-Health and Safety Code Sections 127010,
127015, 129885 and 1226, Government Code Section
54350 and State Constitution Article 11, Section 7.
110.4 OSHPD 4. Specific scope of application of the agency
responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the spe-
cific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this
code, unless otherwise stated.
Application-Correctional treatment centers.
Enforcing agency-Office ofStatewide Health Planning and
Development (OSHPD). The office shall also enforce the Divi-
sion of the State Architect-Access Compliance regulations
and the regulations ofthe Office ofthe State Fire Marshal for
the above-statedfacility types.
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110.4.1 Applicable administrative standards.
8 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations:
Chapter 7.
2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code ofRegulations: Sec-
tions 101 and 110 ofChapter 1 andAppendixChaptrg
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1.
110.4.2 Applicable building standards. California Build-
ing Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 and 12.
The provisions of Title 24, Part· 2, as adopted and
amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed
in Section 110.4.
o OSHPD 4 adopts thefollowing building standards in Title
24, Part 2:
Chapters 2 through 10, 12,14,15, 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A,
20, 21A, 22A, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 35 and
AppendixJ.
110.4.3 Identification of amendments. For applications
listed in Section 110.4, amendments appear in this code pre-
ceded with the acronym [OSHPD 4J, unless the entire chap-
ter is applicable. When the entire chapter is adopted without
amendments, all references to International Codes shall be
replaced by equivalent California Codes.
110.4.4 Reference to other chapters. Where reference is
made within this code to sections in Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19,
o 21, 22 and 34, the respective sections in Chapters 16A, 17A,
18A, 19A, 21A, 22A and 34A shall apply instead.
Authority-Health and Safety Code Sections 127010,
127015 and 129790.
References-Health and Safety Code Sections 127010,
127015,1275 and 129675 through 130070.
SECTION 111
OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL
111.1 SFM-Office ofthe State Fire Marshal.
Anybuilding or structure used or intendedfor use as an asy~
lum, jail, mental hospital, hospital, sanitarium, home for the
o aged, children's nursery, children's home, school or any simi-
lar occupancy ofany capacity.
Any theater, dancehall, 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 purpose of amusement,
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entertainment, instruction, deliberation, worship, drinking or
dining, awaiting transportation, or education.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section 13143.
Reference-Health and Safety Code Section 13143.
Smallfamily day care homes.
o
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Sections
1597.45, 1597.54, 13143 and 17921.
Reference - Health and Safety Code Section 13143.
Large family day care homes.
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Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Sections
1597.46, 1597.54 and 17921.
Reference - Health and Safety Code Section 13143.
Residentialfacilities andresidentialfacilitiesfor the elderly.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section 13133.
Reference-Health and Safety Code Section 13143.
Any state institution or other state-owned or state-occupied
building.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section 13108.
Reference-Health and Safety Code Section 13143.
High-rise structures.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section 13211.
Reference-Health and Safety Code Section 13143.
Motion picture production studios.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section 13143.1.
Reference-Health and Safety Code Section 13143.
Organized camps.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section 18897.3.
Reference-Health and Safety Code Section 13143.
Residential.
All hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses and
dwellings, including congregate residences and buildings and
structures accessory thereto.
Multiple-story structures existing on January 1, 1975, letfor
human habitation, including and limited to, hotels, motels and
apartment houses, less than 75 feet (22860 mm) above the low-
estfloor level having building access, wherein rooms usedfor
sleeping are let above the groundfloor.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Sections 13143.2
and 17921.
Reference-Health and Safety Code Section 13143.
Residential care facilities.
Certified family care homes, out-of-home placement facili-
ties, halfway houses, drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation facili-
ties and any building or structure used or intendedfor use as a
home or institution for the housing of any person of any age
when such person is referred to or placed within such home or
institution for protective social care and supervision services
by any governmental agency.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6.
Tents, awnings or otherfabric enclosures used in connection
with any occupancy.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section 13116.
Reference-Health and Safety Code Section 13143.
Enforcing agency-Pursuant to Section 13146, Health
and Safety Code.
Fire alarm devices, equipment and systems in connection
with any occupancy.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section 13114.
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Hazardous materials.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section 13143.9.
Flammable and combustible liquids.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6.
Public School Automatic Fire Detection, Alarm and Sprin-
kler Systems.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Section 13143
and California Education Code Article 7.5, Sections
17074.50, 17074.52 and 17074.54.
Reference-Government Code Section 11152.5, Health
and Safety Code Section 13143 and California Education
Code Chapter 12.5, Leroy R Greene School Facilities Act of
1998, Article 1.
Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.
Authority cited-Health and Safety Code Sections 13143,
13108.5(a) and 18949.2(b) and (c) and Government Code
Section 51189.
Reference-Health and Safety Code Sections 13143, Gov-
ernment Code Sections 51176, 51177, 51178 and 51179
and Public Resources Code Sections 4201 throT;tgh 4204.
111.2 Duties and powers ofthe enforcing agency.
111.2.1 Enforcement.
111.2.1.1 The responsibility for enforcement ofbuilding
standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal and pub-
lished in the California Building Standards Code relat-
ing to fire and panic safety and other regulations of the
Office ofthe State Fire Marshal shall be asfollows:
1. The city, county or city and county withjurisdic-
tion in the area affected by the standard or regula-
tion shall delegate the enforcement ofthe building
standards relating to fire and panic safety and
other regulations ofthe State Fire Marshal as they
relate to Group R, Division 3 dwellings, as de-
scribed in Section 310.1 ofPart 2 ofthe California
Building Standards Code, to either of the follow-
ing:
1.1. The chief of the fire authority of the city,
county or city and county, or an authorized
representative.
1.2. The chief building official of the city,
county or city and county, or an authorized
representative.
2. The chiefofany city or countyfire department or of
any fire protection district, and authorized repre-
sentatives, shall enforce within the jurisdiction the
building standards and other regulations of the
State Fire Marshal, except those described in Item
lor4.
3. The State Fire Marshal shall have authority to en-
force the building standards and other regulations
ofthe State Fire Marshal in areas outside ofcorpo-
rate cities and districts providing fire protection
services.
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4. The State Fire Marshal shall have authority to en-
force the building standards and other regulations
of the State Fire Marshal in corporate cities and
districts providing fire protection services on re-
quest of the chief fire official or the governing
body.
5. Any fee charged pursuant to the enforcement au-
thority of this section shall not exceed the esti-
mated reasonable cost ofproviding the service for
which thefee is chargedpursuant to Section 66014
ofthe Government Code.
111.2.1.2 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
13108, upon the written request ofthe chieffire official of
any city, county orfire protection district, the State Fire
Marshal may authorize such chieffire official and his or
her authorized representatives, in their geographical
area ofresponsibility, to makefire prevention inspections
of state-owned or state-occupied buildings, other than
state institutions,for the purpose ofenforcing the regula-
tions relating to fire andpanic safety adopted by the State
Fire Marshal pursuant to this section and building stan-
dards relating to fire and panic safety published in the
California Building Standards Code. Authorizationfrom
the State Fire Marshal shall be limited to those fire
departments or fire districts which maintain a fire pre-
vention bureau staffed by paid personnel.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13108,
any requirement or order made by any chieffire official
who is authorized by the State Fire Marshal to make fire
prevention inspections ofstate-owned or state-occupied
buildings, other than state institutions, may be appealed
to the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal shall,
upon receiving an appeal and subject to the provisions of
Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 18945) ofPart 2.5
ofDivision 13 ofthe Health and Safety Code, determine
ifthe requirement or order made is reasonably consistent
with the fire andpanic safety regulations adopted by the
Office ofthe State Fire Marshal and building standards
relating to fire and panic safety published in the Califor-
nia Building Code.
Any person may request a code interpretationfrom the
State Fire Marshal relative to the intent ofany regulation
orprovision adopted by the State Fire Marshal. When the
request relates to a specific project, occupancy or build-
ing, the State Fire Marshal shall review the issue with the
appropriate local enforcing agency prior to rendering
such code interpretation.
111.2.1.3 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
13112, any person who violates any order, rule or regu-
lation of the State Fire Marshal is guilty of a misde-
meanor punishable by afine ofnot less than $100.00 or
more than $500.00, or by imprisonmentfor not less than
six months, or by both. A person is guilty of a separate
offense each day during which he or she commits, contin-
ues or permits a violation of any provision of, or any
order, rule or regulation of, the State Fire Marshal as
contained in this code.
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8 Any inspection authority who, in the exercise ofhis or
her authority as a deputy State Fire Marshal, causes any
legal complaints to befiled or any arrest to be made shall
notify the State Fire Marshal immediatelyfollowing such
action.
111.2.2 Right of entry.
o The fire chiefofany city, county orfire protection district,
or such person's authorized representative, may enter any
state institution or any other state-owned or state-occupied
buildingfor the purpose ofpreparing afire suppression pre-
planning program or for the purpose of investigating any
fire in a state-occupied building.
o The State Fire Marshal, his or her deputies or salaried
assistants, the chiefofany city or countyfire department or
fire protection district and his or her authorized representa-
tives may enter any building orpremises not usedfor dwell-
ing purposes at any reasonable hour for the purpose of
enforcing this chapter. The owner, lessee, manager or oper-
ator ofany such building or premises shall permit the State
Fire Marshal, his or her deputies or salaried assistants and
the chiefofany city or countyfire department orfire protec-
tion district and his or her authorized representatives to
enter and inspect them at the time andfor the purpose stated
in this section. . consider implementation ofthe findings and recommenda-
111.2.3 More restrictive fire and panic safety building
o standards.
111.2.3.1 Anyfire protection district organizedpursuant
to Health and Safety Code Part 2.7 (commencing with
Section 13800) ofDivision 12 may adopt building stan-
dards relating tofire and panic s4fety that are more strin-
gent than those building standards adopted by the State
Fire Marshal and contained in the California Building
Standards Code. For these purposes, the district board
shall be deemed a legislative body and the district shall
be deemed a local agency. Any changes or modifications
that are more stringent than the requirements published
in the California Building Standards Code relating to
fire andpanic safety shall be subject to Section 101.8.1.
111.2.3.2 Any fire protection district that proposes to
o
adopt an ordinance pursuant to this section shall, not
less than 30 days prior to noticing a proposed ordinance
for public hearing, provide a copy of that ordinance,
together with the adoptedfindings made pursuant to Sec-
tion 111.2.3.1, to the city, county or city and county
where the ordinance will apply. The city, county or city
o
and county may provide the district with written com-
ments, which shall become part ofthe fire protection dis-
trict's public hearing record.
111.2.3.3 The fire protection district shall transmit the
adopted ordinance to the city, county or city and county
where the ordinance will apply. The legislative body of
o
the city, county or city and county may ratify, modify or
deny an adopted ordinance and transmit its determina-
tion to the district within 15 days of the determination.
Any modification or denial ofan adopted ordinance shall
include a written statement describing the reasons for
any modifications or denial. No ordinance adopted by
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the district shall be effective until ratification by the city,
county or city and county where the ordinance will apply.
Upon ratification of an adopted ordinance, the city,
county or city and county shallfile a copy ofthe findings
ofthe district, and any findings ofthe city, county or city
and county, together with the adopted ordinance
expressly marked and identified to which each finding
refers, in accordance with Section 101.8.1:3.
111.2.4 Request for alternate means of protection.
Requestsfor approval to use an alternative material, assem-
bly or materials, equipment, method of construction,
method ofinstallation ofequipment or means ofprotection
.
shall be made in writing to the enforcing agency by the
owner or the owner's authorized representative and shall be
accompanied by afull statement ofthe conditions. Sufficient
evidence or proof shall be submitted to substantiate any
claim that may be made regarding its conformance. The
enforcing agency may require tests and the submission ofa
test report from an approved testing organization as set
forth in Title 19, California Code ofRegulation, to substan-
tiate the equivalency of the proposed alternative· means of
protection.
When a requestfor alternate means ofprotection involves
hazardous materials, the authority having jurisdiction may
tions identified in a Risk Management Plan (RMP) devel-
oped in accordance with Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 4.5,
Article 3.
Approval of a request for use of an alternative material,
assembly of materials, equipment, method of construction,
method ofinstallation ofequipment or means ofprotection
made pursuant to these provisions shall be limited to the
particular case covered by request and shall not be con-
strued as establishing any precedentfor anyfuture request.
111.2.5 Appeals. When a request for an alternate means of
protection has been denied by the enforcing agency, the
applicant mayfile a written appeal to the State Fire Marshal
for consideration of the applicant's proposal. 1n consider-
ing such appeal, the State Fire Marshal may seek the advice
ofthe State Board ofFire Services. The State Fire Marshal
shall, after considering all ofthe facts presented, including
any recommendations of the State Board of Fire Services,
determine if the proposal is for the purposes intended, at
least equivalent to that specified in these regulations in
quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability
and safety, and shall transmit suchfindings and any recom-
mendations to the applicant and to the enforcing agency.
111.3 Construction documents.
111.3.1 Public schools. Plans and specifications for the
construction, alteration or addition to any building owned,
leased or rented by any public school district shall be sub-
mitted to the Division ofthe State Architect, Office ofRegu-
lation Services for review and approval.
Exception: Upon the annual submission of a written
request by the chiefofany city, county or city and county
fire department orfire protection district to the Division
of the State Architect, Office of Regulation Services,
approvals .required by this subsection shall be obtained
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from the appropriate chiefor his or her authorized repre-
sentative. In such instances plans and specifications may
be submitted to the State Fire Marshal for relay to the
appropriate local authority or may be submitted directly
to such local authority.
111.3.2 Movable walls and partitions. Plans or diagrams
shall be submitted to the enforcing agency for approval
before the installation of, or rearrangement of, any movable
wall or partition in any occupancy. Approval shall be
granted only if there is no increase in the fire hazard.
111.3.3 New construction high-rise buildings.
I. Complete plans or specifications, or both, shall be
prepared covering all work required to comply with
new construction high-rise buildings. Such plans and
specifications shall be submitted to the enforcing
agency having jurisdiction.
2. All plans and specifications shall be prepared under
the responsible charge of an architect or a civil or
structural engineer authorized by law to develop con-
struction plans and specifications, or by both such ar-
chitect and engineer. Plans and specifications shall
be prepared by an engineer duly qualified in that
branch ofengineering necessary to peiform such ser-
vices. Administration of the work of construction
shall be under the charge ofthe r.esponsible architect
or engineer except that where plans and specifica-
tions involve alterations or repairs, such work ofcon-
struction may be administered by an engineer duly
qualified to peiform such services and holding a valid
certificate under Chapter 7 (commencing with Sec-
tion 65700) ofDivision 3 ofthe Business and Profes-
sions Codefor peiformance ofservices in that branch
ofengineering in which saidplans, specifications and
estimates and work of construction are applicable.
This section shall not be construed as preventing the
design offire-extinguishing systems by persons holding a
C-I 6 license issuedpursuant to Division 3, Chapter 9, Busi-
ness and Professions Code. In such instances, however, the
responsibility charge ofthis section shall prevail.
111.3.4 Existing high-rise buildings.
I. Complete plans or specifications, or both, shall be
prepared covering all work required by Section 34/2
for existing high-rise buildings. Such plans or specifi-
cations shall be submitted to the enforcing agency
having jurisdiction.
2. When new construction is required to conform with
the provisions ofthese regulations, complete plans or
specifications, or both, shall be prepared in accor-
dance with the provisions ofthis subsection. As used
in this section, "new construction" is not intended to
include repairs, replacements or minor alterations
which do not disrupt or appreciably add to or affect
the structural aspeCts ofthe building.
111.3.5 Retention of plans. Refer to Building Standards
Law, Health and Safety Code Sections 19850 and 19851 for
permanent retention ofplans.
111.4 Fees.
18
111.4.1 Other fees. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code
Section 13146.2, a city, county or district which inspects a
hotel, motel, lodging house or apartment house may charge
and collect a fee for the inspection from the owner of the
structure in an amount, as determined by the city, county or
district, sufficient to pay its costs of that inspection.
111.4.2 Large family day care. Pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 1597.46, Large Family Day Care
Homes, the local government shall process any required
permit as economically as possible, and fees charged for
review shall not exceed the costs of the review and permit
process.
111.4.3 High-rise. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sec-
tion 13217, High-rise Structure Inspection: Fees and costs,
a local agency which inspects a high-rise structurepursuant
to Health and Safety Code Section 13217 may charge and
collect a fee for the inspection from the owner of the
high-rise structure in an amount, as determined by the local
agency, sufficient to pay its costs of that inspection.
111.4.4 Fire clearance preinspection. Pursuant to Health
and Safety Code Section 13235, Fire Clearance
Preinspection,jee, upon receipt ofa requestfrom a prospec-
tive licensee ofa community care facility, as defined in Sec-
tion 1502, of a residential care facility for the elderly, as
defined in Section 1569.2, or ofa child day care facility, as
defined in Section 1596.750, the localfire enforcing agency,
as defined in Section 13244, or State Fire Marshal, which-
ever has primaryjurisdiction, shall conduct a preinspection
of the facility prior to the final fire clearance approval. At
the time of the preinspection, the primary fire enforcing
agency shallprice consultation and interpretation ofthefire
safetyregulations and shall notify the prospective licensee
ofthe facility in writing ofthe specificfire safety regulations
which shall be enforced in order to obtain fire clearance
approval. Afee ofnot more than $50.00 may be chargedfor
the preinspection ofa facility with a capacity to serve 25 or
fewer persons. A fee of not more than $100.00 may be
charged for a preinspection of a facility with a capacity to
serve 26 or more persons.
111.4.5 Care facilities. The primary fire enforcing agency
shall complete the final fire clearance inspectionfor a com-
munity care facility, residential care facility for the elderly,
or child day care facility within 30 days of receipt of the
requestfor the final inspection, or as ofthe date the prospec-
tive facility requests the final prelicensure inspection by the
State Department ofSocial Services, whichever is later.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13235, a
preinspectionfee of not more than $50.00 may be charged
for afacility with a capacity to serve 25 or less clients. Afee
of not more than $100.00 may be charged for a
preinspection of a facility with a capacity to serve 26 or
more clients.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13131.5, a
reasonablefinal inspectionfee, not to exceed the actual cost
ofinspection services necessary to complete afinal inspec-
tion may be chargedfor occupancies classified as residen-
tial care facilities for the elderly (RCFE).
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8 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.84,

neither the State Fire Marshal nor any local public entity
shall charge anyfee for enforcingfire inspection regulations
SECTION 113
Reserved

pursuant to state law or regulation or local ordinance, with

respect to residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFE) SECTION 114
which service six or fewer persons. CALIFORNIA STATE LANDS COMMISSION

o 111.4.6 Requests of the Office ofthe State Fire Marshal.

Whenever a local authority having jurisdiction requests
that the State Fire Marshal peiform plan review and/or
inspection services related to a buildingpermit, the applica-
114.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsible
for enforcement, the enforcement agency and the specific
authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code,
unless otherwise stated.
ble fees for such shall be payable to the Office of the State Application-Marine oil terminals.
Fire Marshal. Enforcing agency-California State Lands Commission.

o 111.5 Inspections. Work peiformed subject to the provisions of

this code shall comply with the inspection requirements ofTitle
24, Part 2, California Building Standards Code, Appendix
Chapter 1, Sections 109.1, 109.3, 109.3.4, 109.3.5, 109.3.6,
Authority cited-Public Resources Code Section 8755;
Reference-Public Resources Code Section 8755.

109.3.8,109.3.9,109.3.10109.5 and 109.6.

111.5.1 Existing Group I -1 or R occupancies. Licensed

24-hour care in a Group I-lor R occupancy in existence and
originally classified under previously adopted state codes
shall be reinspected under the appropriate previous code,
provided there is no change in the use or character which
would place the facility in a different occupancy group.

111.6 Certificate of Occupancy. A Certificate of Occupancy

o shall be issued as specified in Title 24, Part 2, California Build-

ing Standards Code, Appendix Chapter 1, Section 110.

Exception: Group R, Division 3 and Group U occupancies.

111.7 Temporary structures and uses. See Appendix Chapter

1, Section 107.

111.8 Service utilities. See Appendix Chapter 1, Section 111.

111.9 Stop work order. See Appendix Chapter 1, Section 114.

111.10 Unsafe buildings, structures and equipment. See
Appendix Chapter 1, Section 115.

o SECTION 112
STATE LIBRARIAN
112.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsible
for enforcement, the enforcement agency and the specific
authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code,

o unless otherwise stated.

Application-Public library construction ani! renovation

using funds from the California Library Construction and
Renovation Bond Act of 1988.

Enforcing agency-State librarian.

o Authority cited-Education Code Sections 19950 through

19981.
Reference-Education Code Sections 19950 through
19981.

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 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE - MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
CHAPTER 2- DEFINITIONS

8 Adopting Agency ssc SFM

1
HCD
2 1IAC AC
DSA
SS 1
OSHPD
2 3 4
CSA DHS AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC

Adopt Entire Chapter X X

Adopt Entire Chapter as
X X X X X X X

o amended (amended sections

X
listed below)

Adopt only those sections that

are listed below X
Chapter I Section Codes
201.3 x x x
(J 201.4 .
Access Aisle
CA
CA
CA
x
x
x x

Accessibility CA x x X X
Accessible CA X
Accessible IBC X X X
Accessible
CA X
Element
Accessible Means
IBC X
of Earess
Accessible Route CA X
Accessible Route IBC X X X
Accessible Route
CA X
of Travel
Accessible Space CA X

o Accessible Unit
Adaptability
Adaptable
Dwellina Unit
IBC
CA
CA
t t
X X
t
X
X

Addition CA X
Administrative
CA X·
Authority
Aged Home or
CA X
Institution
Aisle CA X
Aisle, Employee
CA X
Areas
Alteration (or
Alter) CA X
Alternate Card
CA X
Reader

o ANSI
Approved
Approved
Approved Listing
CA
CA
IBC X X X
X
X

CA X X X
Aaencv
Approved Testing
CA X X X X

o
Aaency
Area of Refuge IBC X
Assembly Area CA X
Assistive Device CA X X X X
Automatic Door CA X X X X
Bathroom CA X X X

o
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 CHAPTER 2- DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Adopting Agency ssc SFM HCD DSA OSHPD CSA DHS AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC
1 2 1IAC AC SS 1 2 3 4

Adopt Entire Chapter X X

Adopt Entire Chapter as
amended (amended sections
X X X X X X X X
listed below)

Adopt only those sections that

are listed below X
Chapter I Section Codes
Bedridden Person CA X
Building IBC X X X X
Building CA X
Building Entrance
on an Accessible CA X X X X
Route
Building, Existing CA X X X X
BUilding Official IBC X X X X
Care and
Supervision CA X
Catastrophically
Iniured CA X
CCR CA X
Cell CA X
Cellular Concrete CA X X X
Child-Care Center CA X
Child or Children CA X
Chronically III CA X
Circulation Path CA X
Circulation Path IBC X X X
Clear CA X
Clear Floor Space CA X
Closed-Circuit
Telephone CA X
Commercial
Facilities CA X
Common Use
Areas CA X X X X
Concrete, Cellular IBC X X X
Congregate Living
Health Facility CA X
(CLHF)
Congregate
Residence
CA X
Covered
MUltifamily CA X X X X
Dwellings
Cross Slope CA X X X X
Curb Cut CA X X X X
Curb Ramp CA X X X X
DayCare CA X
Day-Care Home,
Large Family CA X
Day-Care Home,
Small Familv CA X
Department CA X X X
Detached Single-
Family Dwelling CA X X X

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 CHAPTER 2- DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Adopting Agency ssc SFM HCD DSA OSHPD CSA DHS AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC

8 Adopt Entire Chapter X

1 2 1/AC AC SS

X
1 2 3 4

Adopt Entire Chapteras

amended (amended sections
X X X X X X X X
listed below)

o Adopt only those sections that

are listed below
Chapter I Section
Detectable
Codes
CA X X X
X

X
Warnina
Detectable
Warnina IBC X X X

o Directional Sign
Disability
Disabled
Dormitory
CA
CA
CA
IBC
X X X X
X
X
X
Dormitory CA X
Dwelling Unit CA X X
Dwelling Unit or
Sleeping Unit, IBC t t t
Multistorv
Dwelling Unit or
.
Sleeping Unit, IBC t t t
TvoeA
Dwelling Unit or
Sleeping Unit, IBC t t t
Tvoe B

o Efficiency
Dwellina Unit
Electric Vehicle
Element
CA
CA
CA
X
X X X

X
Elevator,
Passenaer CA X
Enforcement CA X X X
Enforcing Agency CA X X X X X
Entrance CA X
,Equivalent
CA X X X X
Facilitation
Existing Building IBC X
Exit IBC X
Facility (or
Facilities) CA X X X X

o Facility
Family
Fire-Retardant
Treated Wood
IBC
CA
CA X
t
X
t t
X

Free-standing
Pedestal CA X
Full-Time Care CA

o
X
Grab Bar CA X X X X
Grade (Adjacent
Ground Elevation) CA X
Grade CA X X
Grade Plane IBC X X X
Ground Floor CA X

('----') Guard (or

Guardrail) CA X X
\,~ Guard (or
Guardrail) IBC X X X X

2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 23

 CHAPTER 2- DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Adopting Agency ssc SFM HCD DSA OSHPD CSA DHS AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC
1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 2 3 4

Adopt Entire Chapter X X

Adopt Entire Chapter as
amended (amended sections
X X X X X X X X
listed below)

Adopt only those sections that

are listed below X
Chapter I Section Codes
Handrail IBC X X X X
Hazardous
Substance CA X
Health Care
Provider CA X
High-Rise Building CA X
Historical Building CA X
Hotel or Motel CA X X X X
Impact Insulation
Class (II C) . CA X X X
Independent Entity CA X
Infant CA X
Intended to be
Occupied as a IBC t t t
Residence
International
Symbol of CA X X X X
Accessibility
Kick Plate CA X X X X
Level Accessible
Area CA X
Level Area CA X X X X
Lift, Special
Access CA X X X X
Listed CA X X X
Listed CA X
Listing Agency CA X X X
Lobby CA X X X X
Lodging House CA X X X
Marked Crossing CA X X X X
Mentally Retarded
Persons,
Profoundly or CA X
Severelv
Modernization
Proiect CA X
Motel CA X X X X
Motion Picture and
Television
Production Studio
Sound Stages,
Approved
CA X
Production Facilities
and Production
Locations
Multilevel
Assemblv Seatina IBC t t t

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8 CHAPTER 2- DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Adopting Agency sse SFM HCD DSA OSHPD CSA DHS AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC
1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 2 3 4
Adopt Entire Chapter X X

o Adopt Entire Chapter as

amended (amended sections
listed below)
X X X X X X X X

Adopt only those sections that

are listed below X

o Chapter / Section
MUltistory Dwelling
Unit
Multiple-
Codes
CA x X X X

Accommodation CA X
Toilet Facilitv
New Public School
Camous CA X
Newly Constructed CA X X X X
Nonambulatory
Persons CA X
Noncombustible CA X
Normal CA X X X
Nosing (or Nose) CA X X X X

o CA
NFPA X
Occupiable Space IBC X
Open Riser CA X X X X
Operable Part CA X
Organized Camps CA X
Passage Door CA X X X X
Passenger
CA X X X X
Elevator
Passive Solar
CA X X X
Enemv Collector
Path ofTravel CA X
Pedestrian CA X X X X
Pedestrian Grade
CA X
Seoaration
Pedestrian Ramp CA X X X X

o Pedestrian Way
Permanent
Permanent
Portable Buildinq
Permit
CA
CA
CA X
X X X X
X

IBC X
Persons with
CA X X X X
Disabilities

o Platform
Photoluminescent
Portable Building
Powder Room
IBC
CA
CA
CA
X
X
X X X
X

X
Power-assisted
Door CA X

o
Primary Entry CA X X X
Primary-Entry Level X X X

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 CHAPTER 2- DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Adopting Agency ssc SFM HCD DSA OSHPD CSA DHS AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC
1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 2 3 4

Adopt Entire Chapter X X

Adopt Entire Chapter as
amended (amended sections
X X X X X X X X
listed below)

Adopt only those sections that

are listed below

Chapter I Section Codes

Professional
Office of a Health CA X
Care Provider
Protective Social
CA X
Care
Public
CA X X X X
Accommodation
Public Entrance IBC X X X
Publicly Funded CA X X X X
Public-Use Areas IBC X X X X
Public Way IBC X
Qualified Historical
BUilding (or CA X
Prooertvi
Rail Transit
BoardinQ Platform CA X
Ramp CA X X X X
Reasonable
Portion CA X
Recommend CA X X X X
Remodeling CA X
Repair IBC X
Residential Care
Facility for the
Chronically III CA X
(RCF/Cn
Residential Care
Facility for the CA X
Elderlv (RCFE)
Residential Facility
(RF) CA X
Restraint CA X
Restricted
Entrance IBC X X X
Riser CA X X X X
Running Slope CA X
Sanitary Facility CA X X X X
Self-Luminous CA X
Self Service
Storace Facilitv IBC t t t
Service Entrance IBC X X X
Shall CA X
Shopping Center
or Shoooinc Mall CA X X X X
Should CA X X X X
Sidewalk CA X X X X

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 CHAPTER 2- DEFINITIONS (Continued)
ssc
g.
SFM HCD DSA OSHPD CSA DHS AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC
Adopting Agency
1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 2 3 4

Adopt Entire Chapter X X

Adopt Entire Chapter as
amended (amended sections
X X X X X X X X
listed below)

o Adopt only those sections that

are listed below

Chapter I Section Codes

X

Signage CA X
Single-

o Accommodation
Sanitary Facility
Site
Site Development
Sleeping
CA
IBC
CA
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X

CA X X X X
Accommodations
Slope CA X X X X
Sound
Transmission CA X X X
Class (STC)
Space CA X X X X
Special Access Lift CA X X X X
Specified Public
Transportation CA X
Stage IBC X

o Stair
Stairway
State-
Owned/Leased
Building
IBC
IBC

CA X
\
X
X

Story CA X
Story, First CA X
Structural Frame CA X
Structure IBC X
Tactile CA X X X X
Technically
CA X
Infeasible
Temporary CA X
Terminally III CA X
Testing Agency

o
CA X X X
Text
Telephone CA X
Toeboard CA X X X X
Townhouse IBC X X X X

o
o
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 CHAPTER 2- DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Adopting Agency ssc SFM HCD DSA OSHPD CSA DHS AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC
1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 2 3 4

Adopt Entire Chapter X X

Adopt Entire Chapter as
amended (amended sections
X X X X X X X X
listed below)

Adopt only those sections that

are listed below X
Chapter I Section Codes
Transient Lodging CA X X X X
Transit Boarding
Platform CA X
Tread CA X X X X
Tread Depth CA X X X X
Tread Run CA X X X X
Type of Motor Fuel CA X
Unreasonable
Hardship CA X
Vehicular or
Pedestrian Arrival CA X X X X
Points
Vehicular Way CA X
Waiting Room CA X
Walk CA X X X X
Wheelchair CA X X X X
Wheelchair
Occupant (or CA X
Wheelchair User)
Wheelchair Space IBC X X X
Winery Caves CA X
Work Station CA X

The state agency does not adopt sections identified with the following symbol: t

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