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California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 2 (W/ ERRATA & SUPPLEMENT) - 20210701, 2019
- Cover
- Copyright
- 2019 California Building Code Volume 2 - SUPPLEMENT July 1, 2021
- 2019 California Building Code Volume 2 - ERRATA October 1, 2020
- PREFACE
- California Agency Information Contact List
- How to Distinguish Between Model Code Language and California Amendments
- California Matrix Adoption Tables
- Marginal Markings
- Code Development Committee Responsibilities
- EFFECTIVE USE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- CHAPTER 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN [Go to Page]
- Section
1601 General
- 1602 Notations
- 1603 Construction Documents
- 1604 General Design Requirements
- 1605 Load Combinations
- 1606 Dead Loads
- 1607 Live Loads
- 1608 Snow Loads
- 1609 Wind Loads
- 1610 Soil Lateral Loads
- 1611 Rain Loads
- 1612 Flood Loads
- 1613 Earthquake Loads
- 1614 Atmospheric Ice Loads
- 1615 Tsunami Loads
- 1616 Structural Integrity
- 1617 Additional Requirements for
Community Colleges [DSA-SS/CC
- CHAPTER 16A STRUCTURAL DESIGN [Go to Page]
- Section
1601A General
- 1602A Notations
- 1603A Construction Documents
- 1604A General Design Requirements
- 1605A Load Combinations
- 1606A Dead Loads
- 1607A Live Loads
- 1608A Snow Loads
- 1609A Wind Loads
- 1610A Soil Lateral Loads
- 1611A Rain Loads
- 1612A Flood Loads
- 1613A Earthquake Loads
- 1614A Atmospheric Ice Loads
- 1615A Tsunami Loads
- 1616A Structural Integrity
- 1617A Modifications to ASCE 7
- CHAPTER 17 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
AND TESTS [Go to Page]
- Section
1701 General
- 1702 New Materials
- 1703 Approvals
- 1704 Special Inspections and Tests,
Contractor Responsibility
and Structural Observation
- 1705 Required Special Inspections and Tests
- 1706 Design Strengths of Materials
- 1707 Alternative Test Procedure
- 1708 In-situ Load Tests
- 1709 Preconstruction Load Tests
- CHAPTER 17A SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
AND TESTS [Go to Page]
- Section
1701A General
- 1702A New Materials
- 1703A Approvals
- 1704A Special Inspections and Tests,
Contractor Responsibility
and Structural Observation
- 1705A Required Special Inspections and Tests
- 1706A Design Strengths of Materials
- 1707A Alternative Test Procedure
- 1708A In-situ Load Tests
- 1709A Preconstruction Load Tests
- CHAPTER 18 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS [Go to Page]
- Section
1801 General
- 1802 Design Basis
- 1803 Geotechnical Investigations
- 1804 Excavation, Grading and Fill
- 1805 Dampproofing and Waterproofing
- 1806 Presumptive Load-bearing Values of Soils
- 1807 Foundation Walls, Retaining Walls
and Embedded Posts and Poles
- 1808 Foundations
- 1809 Shallow Foundations
- 1810 Deep Foundations
- 1811 Prestressed Rock and Soil Foundation
Anchors [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5
- 1812 Earth Retaining Shoring [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5
- 1813 Vibro Stone Columns for Ground Improvement
[OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5
- CHAPTER 18A SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS [Go to Page]
- Section
1801A General
- 1802A Design Basis
- 1803A Geotechnical Investigations
- 1804A Excavation, Grading and Fill
- 1805A Dampproofing and Waterproofing
- 1806A Presumptive Load-bearing Values of Soils
- 1807A Foundation Walls, Retaining Walls
and Embedded Posts and Poles
- 1808A Foundations
- 1809A Shallow Foundations
- 1810A Deep Foundations
- 1811A Prestressed Rock and Soil
Foundation Anchors
- 1812A Earth Retaining Shoring
- 1813A Vibro Stone Columns for
Ground Improvement
- CHAPTER 19 CONCRETE [Go to Page]
- Section
1901 General
- 1902 Definitions
- 1903 Specifications for Tests and Materials
- 1904 Durability Requirements
- 1905 Modifications to ACI 318
- 1906 Structural Plain Concrete
- 1907 Minimum Slab Provisions
- 1908 Shotcrete
- 1909 Additional Requirements for
Community Colleges [DSA-SS/CC
- 1910 Additional Requirements for Skilled Nursing
Facilities, Intermediate Care Facilities,
Acute Psychiatric and Non-GAC Buildings
[OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5
- 1911 Existing Concrete Structures
[OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5
- CHAPTER 19A CONCRETE [Go to Page]
- Section
1901A General
- 1902A Definitions
- 1903A Specifications for Tests and Materials
- 1904A Durability Requirements
- 1905A Modifications to ACI 318
- 1906A Structural Plain Concrete
- 1907A Minimum Slab Provisions
- 1908A Shotcrete
- 1909A Reserved
- 1910A Concrete, Reinforcement
and Anchor Testing
- 1911A Existing Concrete Structures
- CHAPTER 20 ALUMINUM [Go to Page]
- Section
2001 General
- 2002 Materials
- 2003 Testing and Inspection
- CHAPTER 21 MASONRY [Go to Page]
- Section
2101 General
- 2102 Notations
- 2103 Masonry Construction Materials
- 2104 Construction
- 2105 Quality Assurance
- 2106 Seismic Design
- 2107 Allowable Stress Design
- 2108 Strength Design of Masonry
- 2109 Empirical Design of Adobe Masonry
- 2110 Glass Unit Masonry
- 2111 Masonry Fireplaces
- 2112 Masonry Heaters
- 2113 Masonry Chimneys
- 2114 Dry-stack Masonry
- 2115 Additional Requirements for
Community Colleges [DSA-SS/CC
- CHAPTER 21A MASONRY [Go to Page]
- Section
2101A General
- 2102A Notations
- 2103A Masonry Construction Materials
- 2104A Construction
- 2105A Quality Assurance
- 2106A Seismic Design
- 2107A Allowable Stress Design
- 2108A Strength Design of Masonry
- 2109A Empirical Design of Adobe Masonry
- 2110A Glass Unit Masonry
- 2111A Masonry Fireplaces
- 2112A Masonry Heaters
- 2113A Masonry Chimneys
- 2114A Dry-stack Masonry
- CHAPTER 22 STEEL [Go to Page]
- Section
2201 General
- 2202 Identification of Steel for Structural Purposes
- 2203 Protection of Steel
for Structural Purposes
- 2204 Connections
- 2205 Structural Steel
- 2206 Composite Structural Steel and
Concrete Structures
- 2207 Steel Joists
- 2208 Steel Cable Structures
- 2209 Steel Storage Racks
- 2210 Cold-formed Steel
- 2211 Cold-formed Steel Light-frame Construction
- 2212 Additional Requirements for
Community Colleges [DSA-SS/CC
- 2213 Testing and Field Verification
[OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5
- CHAPTER 22A STEEL [Go to Page]
- Section
2201A General
- 2202A Identification of Steel for
Structural Purposes
- 2203A Protection of Steel for
Structural Purposes
- 2204A Connections
- 2205A Structural Steel
- 2206A Composite Structural Steel and
Concrete Structures
- 2207A Steel Joists
- 2208A Steel Cable Structures
- 2209A Steel Storage Racks
- 2210A Cold-formed Steel
- 2211A Cold-formed Steel
Light-frame Construction
- 2212A Light Modular Steel Moment Frames for
Public Elementary and Secondary
Schools, and Community Colleges
- 2213A Testing and Field Verification
- CHAPTER 23 WOOD [Go to Page]
- Section
2301 General
- 2302 Design Requirements
- 2303 Minimum Standards and Quality
- 2304 General Construction Requirements
- 2305 General Design Requirements for
Lateral Force-resisting Systems
- 2306 Allowable Stress Design
- 2307 Load and Resistance Factor Design
- 2308 Conventional Light-frame Construction
- 2309 Wood Frame Construction Manual
- CHAPTER 24 GLASS AND GLAZING [Go to Page]
- Section
2401 General
- 2402 Glazing Replacement
- 2403 General Requirements for Glass
- 2404 Wind, Snow, Seismic and
Dead Loads on Glass
- 2405 Sloped Glazing and Skylights
- 2406 Safety Glazing
- 2407 Glass in Handrails and Guards
- 2408 Glazing in Athletic Facilities
- 2409 Glass in Walkways, Elevator Hoistways
and Elevator Cars
- 2410 [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC, OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 4 & 5]
Structural Sealant Glazing (SSG
- 2411 [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 4 & 5] Thermal Barriers in
Aluminum Mullion Systems
- CHAPTER 25 GYPSUM BOARD,
GYPSUM PANEL PRODUCTS
AND PLASTER [Go to Page]
- Section
2501 General
- 2502 Performance
- 2503 Inspection
- 2504 Vertical and Horizontal Assemblies
- 2505 Shear Wall Construction
- 2506 Gypsum Board and Gypsum
Panel Product Materials
- 2507 Lathing and Plastering
- 2508 Gypsum Construction
- 2509 Showers and Water Closets
- 2510 Lathing and Furring for Cement
Plaster (Stucco
- 2511 Interior Plaster
- 2512 Exterior Plaster
- 2513 Exposed Aggregate Plaster
- 2514 Reinforced Gypsum Concrete
- CHAPTER 26 PLASTIC [Go to Page]
- Section
2601 General
- 2602 Finish and Trim
- 2603 Foam Plastic Insulation
- 2604 Interior Finish and Trim
- 2605 Plastic Veneer
- 2606 Light-transmitting Plastics
- 2607 Light-transmitting Plastic Wall Panels
- 2608 Light-transmitting Plastic Glazing
- 2609 Light-transmitting Plastic Roof Panels
- 2610 Light-transmitting Plastic Skylight Glazing
- 2611 Light-transmitting Plastic Interior Signs
- 2612 Plastic Composites
- 2613 Fiber-reinforced Polymer
- 2614 Reflective Plastic Core Insulation
- CHAPTER 27 ELECTRICAL [Go to Page]
- Section
2701 General
- 2702 Emergency and Standby Power Systems
- CHAPTER 28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS [Go to Page]
- Section
2801 General
- CHAPTER 29 PLUMBING SYSTEMS [Go to Page]
- Section
2901 General
- 2902 Minimum Plumbing Facilities
- CHAPTER 30 ELEVATORS AND
CONVEYING SYSTEMS [Go to Page]
- Section
3001 General
- 3002 Hoistway Enclosures
- 3003 Emergency Operations
- 3004 Conveying Systems
- 3005 Machine Rooms
- 3006 Elevator Lobbies and
Hoistway Opening Protection
- 3007 Fire Service Access Elevator
- 3008 Occupant Evacuation Elevators
- 3009 Special Requirements for
Elevators in Hospitals
- CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION [Go to Page]
- Section
3101 General
- 3102 Membrane Structures
- 3103 Temporary Structures
- 3104 Pedestrian Walkways and Tunnels
- 3105 Awnings and Canopies
- 3106 Marquees
- 3107 Signs
- 3108 Telecommunication and Broadcast Towers
- 3109 Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
- 3110 Automatic Vehicular Gates
- 3111 Solar Energy Systems
- 3112 Greenhouses
- 3113 Relocatable Buildings
- CHAPTER 31A SYSTEMS FOR WINDOW
CLEANING OR EXTERIOR
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
- CHAPTER 31B PUBLIC POOLS [Go to Page]
- Section
3101B Scope
- 3102B Definitions
- 3103B Plan Review
- 3104B Construction
- 3105B Plan Compliance Inspections
- 3106B Special Requirements for Spray Grounds
- 3107B Alternative Equipment, Materials and
Methods of Construction
- 3108B Pool Construction
- 3109B Pool Geometry
- 3110B Permanent Markings
- 3111B Steps, Recessed Steps, Ladders and Stairs
- 3112B Handholds
- 3113B Diving Boards and Platforms
- 3114B Pool Decks
- 3115B Pool Lighting
- 3116B Dressing, Shower and Toilet Facilities
- 3117B Drinking Fountains
- 3118B Hose Bibbs
- 3119B Pool Enclosure
- 3120B Required Signs
- 3121B Indoor Pool Ventilation
- 3122B Pool Equipment Enclosure
- 3123B General Requirements
- 3124B Turnover Time
- 3125B Recirculation Piping System
and Components
- 3126B Recirculation Pump Capacity
- 3127B Water Supply Inlets
- 3128B Filters (All Types
- 3129B Rapid Sand Pressure Filters
- 3130B Diatomaceous Earth Filters
- 3131B High-Rate Sand Filters
- 3132B Cartridge Filters
- 3133B Chemical Feeders
- 3134B Disinfectant Feeders
- 3135B Gas Chlorination Equipment Room
- 3136B Pool Skimming Systems
- 3137B Pool Fittings
- 3138B Spa Pool Special Requirements
- 3139B Solar Heating Installations
- 3140B Cleaning Systems
- 3141B Wastewater Disposal
- 3142B Reserved
- 3143B Reserved
- 3144B Reserved
- 3145B Reserved
- 3146B Reserved
- 3147B Reserved
- 3148B Reserved
- 3149B Reserved
- 3150B Reserved
- 3151B Reserved
- 3152B Reserved
- 3153B Reserved
- 3154B Reserved
- 3155B Reserved
- 3156B Reserved
- 3157B Reserved
- 3158B Reserved
- 3159B Reserved
- 3160B Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
- 3161B Wading Pools
- 3162B Anti-Entrapment Devices and Systems
- CHAPTER 31C RADIATION [Go to Page]
- Section
3101C Scope
- 3102C Radiation Shielding Barriers
- 3103C Medical Radiographic and
Photofluorographic Installations
- 3104C Medical Therapeutic X-Ray Installations
- CHAPTER 31D FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS [Go to Page]
- Section
3101D Scope
- 3102D Definitions
- 3103D Buildings and Structures
- CHAPTER 31E RESERVED
- CHAPTER 31F MARINE OIL TERMINALS [Go to Page]
- Section
3101F Introduction
- 3102F Audit and Inspection
- 3103F Structural Loading Criteria
- 3104F Seismic Analysis and
Structural Performance
- 3105F Mooring and Berthing
Analysis and Design
- 3106F Geotechnical Hazards and Foundations
- 3107F Structural Analysis and
Design of Components
- 3108F Fire Prevention, Detection and Suppression
- 3109F Piping and Pipelines
- 3110F Mechanical and Electrical Equipment
- 3111F Electrical Systems
- 3112F Requirements Specific to Marine
Terminals That Transfer LNG
- CHAPTER 32 ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY [Go to Page]
- Section
3201 General
- 3202 Encroachments
- CHAPTER 33 SAFEGUARDS DURING
CONSTRUCTION [Go to Page]
- Section
3301 General
- 3302 Construction Safeguards
- 3303 Demolition
- 3304 Site Work
- 3305 Sanitary
- 3306 Protection of Pedestrians
- 3307 Protection of Adjoining Property
- 3308 Temporary Use of Streets,
Alleys and Public Property
- 3309 Fire Extinguishers
- 3310 Means of Egress
- 3311 Standpipes
- 3312 Automatic Sprinkler System
- 3313 Water Supply for Fire Protection
- 3314 Fire Watch During Construction
- CHAPTER 34 RESERVED
- CHAPTER 35 REFERENCED STANDARDS
- APPENDIX A EMPLOYEE
QUALIFICATIONS [Go to Page]
- Section
A101 Building Official Qualifications
- A102 Referenced Standards
- APPENDIX B BOARD OF APPEALS [Go to Page]
- Section
B101 General
- APPENDIX C GROUP U—AGRICULTURAL
BUILDINGS [Go to Page]
- Section
C101 General
- C102 Allowable Height and Area
- C103 Mixed Occupancies
- C104 Exits
- APPENDIX D FIRE DISTRICTS [Go to Page]
- Section
D101 General
- D102 Building Restrictions
- D103 Changes to Buildings
- D104 Buildings Located Partially in the
Fire District
- D105 Exceptions to Restrictions in Fire District
- D106 Referenced Standards
- APPENDIX E RESERVED
- APPENDIX F RODENTPROOFING [Go to Page]
- Section
F101 General
- APPENDIX G FLOOD-RESISTANT
CONSTRUCTION [Go to Page]
- Section
G101 Administration
- G102 Applicability
- G103 Powers and Duties
- G104 Permits
- G105 Variances
- G201 Definitions
- G301 Subdivisions
- G401 Site Improvement
- G501 Manufactured Homes
- G601 Recreational Vehicles
- G701 Tanks
- G801 Other Building Work
- G901 Temporary Structures and
Temporary Storage
- G1001Utility and Miscellaneous Group U
- G1101Referenced Standards
- APPENDIX H SIGNS [Go to Page]
- Section
H101 General
- H102 Definitions
- H103 Location
- H104 Identification
- H105 Design and Construction
- H106 Electrical
- H107 Combustible Materials
- H108 Animated Devices
- H109 Ground Signs
- H110 Roof Signs
- H111 Wall Signs
- H112 Projecting Signs
- H113 Marquee Signs
- H114 Portable Signs
- H115 Referenced Standards
- APPENDIX I PATIO COVERS [Go to Page]
- Section
I101 General
- I102 Definition
- I103 Exterior Walls and Openings
- I104 Height
- I105 Structural Provisions
- APPENDIX J GRADING [Go to Page]
- Section
J101 General
- J102 Definitions
- J103 Permits Required
- J104 Permit Application and Submittals
- J105 Inspections
- J106 Excavations
- J107 Fills
- J108 Setbacks
- J109 Drainage and Terracing
- J110 Erosion Control
- J111 Referenced Standards
- APPENDIX K GROUP R-3 AND GROUP R-3 OCCUPANCIES PROTECTED BY THE FACILITIES OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY FLOOD PROTECTION PLAN [Go to Page]
- Section
K101 Scope
- K102 Definitions
- K103 Structural Stability
- K104 Evacuation Locations
- K105 Space within the Building
- K106 Decks and Balconies That Are
Evacuation Locations
- K107 Rooftop Evacuation Locations
- K108 Attics That Are Evacuation Locations
- K109 Alternate Means of Protection
- APPENDIX L EARTHQUAKE RECORDING
INSTRUMENTATION [Go to Page]
- Section
L101 General
- APPENDIX M TSUNAMI-GENERATED
FLOOD HAZARD [Go to Page]
- Section
M101 Refuge Structures for Vertical Evacuation
from Tsunami-generated Flood Hazard
- M102 Referenced Standards
- APPENDIX N REPLICABLE BUILDINGS [Go to Page]
- Section
N101 Administration
- N102 Definitions
- N103 Replicable Design Requirements
- N104 Replicable Design Submittal Requirements
- N105 Review and Approval of Replicable Design
- N106 Site-specific Application of
Approved Replicable Design
- N107 Site-specific Review and Approval of
Replicable Design
- APPENDIX O EMERGENCY HOUSING [Go to Page]
- Section
O101 General
- O102 Definitions
- O103 Emergency Housing
- O104 Emergency Sleeping Cabins
- O105 Emergency Transportable Housing Units
- O106 Tents and Membrane Structures
- O107 Accessibility
- O108 Lofts in Emergency Housing
- O109 Location, Maintenance and Identification
- O110 Emergency Housing Facilities
- INDEX
- HISTORY NOTE [Go to Page]