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CA Health & Safety Code § 18930.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 3 - Powers of the Commission|Section 18930.5.

18930.5.  (a) If no state agency has the authority or expertise to propose green building standards applicable to a particular occupancy, the commission shall adopt, approve, codify, update, and publish green building standards for those occupancies.(b) The commission and other state agencies that propose green building standards shall allow for input by other state agencies that have expertise in green building subject areas. The process by which these other state agencies shall submit suggested changes for consideration shall be adopted as administrative regulations in Part 1 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. These administrative regulations shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:(1) The timing for receipt of suggested changes.(2) Whether the suggested changes should be considered for adoption as mandatory or voluntary green building standards.(3) The concurrent submission of appropriate technical analysis that could be used by the agency to support the proposal under the requirements of subdivision (a) of Section 18930, including the rationale supporting the recommendation that the item be considered for adoption as mandatory or voluntary green building standards.(4) The concurrent submission of fiscal analysis necessary for submission to the Department of Finance and for use in complying with the cost of compliance provisions of Sections 11346.2 and 11346.5 of the Government Code.(5) The manner in which the suggestions will be made available to the public.(c) If a state agency that proposes green building standards offers advice to the commission via an advisory panel appointed pursuant to Section 18927, as part of its presentation it shall, to the extent feasible, indicate those voluntary green building measures that may be considered for possible adoption as mandatory within the next two subsequent adoption cycles.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 585, Sec. 2. (AB 341) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18931 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 3 - Powers of the Commission|Section 18931.

18931.  The commission shall perform the following:(a)  In accordance with Section 18930 and within 120 days from the date of receipt of adopted standards, review the standards of adopting agencies and approve, return for amendment with recommended changes, or reject building standards submitted to the commission for its approval. When building standards are returned for amendment or rejected, the commission shall inform the adopting agency or state agency that proposes the building standards of the specific reasons for the recommended changes or rejection, citing the criteria required under Section 18930. When standards are not acted upon by the commission within 120 days, the standards shall be approved, including codification and publication in the California Building Standards Code, without further review and without return or rejection by the commission.(b)  Codify, including publish, all building standards of adopting agencies or state agencies that propose the building standards and statutes defining building standards into one California Building Standards Code.(c)  Resolve conflict, duplication, and overlap in building standards in the code.(d)  Ensure consistency in nomenclature and format in the code.(e)  In accordance with Section 18945, hear appeals resulting from the administration of state building standards.(f)  Adopt any procedural regulations which it deems necessary to administer this part.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 610, Sec. 2.4. (AB 2762) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18931.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 3 - Powers of the Commission|Section 18931.5.

18931.5.  (a)  Each state agency that adopts or proposes building standards shall pay annually to the California Building Standards Commission a proportionate share of the cost of the review and publication of building standards which are published or proposed to be published in the California Building Standards Code. (b)  The commission shall determine the proportional cost to be paid for review of existing building standards and the amount to be paid for review of building standards, adopted or proposed by a state agency, that have been submitted for publication in the California Building Standards Code. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18931.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 3 - Powers of the Commission|Section 18931.6.

18931.6.  (a) Each city, county, or city and county shall collect a fee from any applicant for a building permit, assessed at the rate of four dollars ($4) per one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in valuation, as determined by the local building official, with appropriate fractions thereof, but not less than one dollar ($1).(b) The city, county, or city and county may retain not more than 10 percent of the fees collected under this section for related administrative costs and for code enforcement education, including, but not limited to, certifications in the voluntary construction inspector certification program, and shall transmit the remainder to the commission for deposit in the Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund established under Section 19831.7.(c) The commission may reduce the rate of the fee upon determining that a lesser amount is sufficient to maintain the programs established under this part.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 719, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18931.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 3 - Powers of the Commission|Section 18931.7.

18931.7.  (a) All funds received by the commission under this part shall be deposited in the Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund, which is hereby established in the State Treasury.(b) Moneys deposited in the fund shall be available, upon appropriation, to the commission, the department, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal for expenditure in carrying out this part, the provisions of Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 17910) that relate to building standards, as defined in Section 18909, and the requirements in Section 13159.5 of this code and subdivision (d) of Section 51189 of the Government Code, with emphasis placed on the development, adoption, publication, and updating of green building standards, the updating of verification guidelines for Tier 1 or Tier 2 green building standards and educational efforts, including, but not limited to, training for local building officials associated with green building standards.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 404, Sec. 3. (SB 190) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18931.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 3 - Powers of the Commission|Section 18931.8.

18931.8.  The commission shall have the powers and authority necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon it by this chapter, including, but not limited to, both of the following:(a) To accept any federal funds granted by an act of Congress or by an Executive order for any purpose of this chapter.(b) To accept any gift, donation, grant, bequest, or other funding for any purpose of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 610, Sec. 2.5. (AB 2762) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18932 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 3 - Powers of the Commission|Section 18932.

18932.  (a)  The code shall indicate the agency having responsibility vested by law for the administration of each building standard and the occupancy or occupancies affected by each building standard. (b)  The code shall include an index and reference guide. (c)  The commission shall establish the format for the code to conform it as nearly as it deems practicable with the model codes. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18933 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 3 - Powers of the Commission|Section 18933.

18933.  (a)  The commission may give affected state agencies reasonable time, as specified by the commission, to adopt amendments to building standards submitted for approval. If the agencies do not do so within the reasonable time as specified, the commission shall convene a committee composed of a representative from each of the agencies affected and any other qualified persons who are selected by the commission. This committee shall prepare a recommendation for commission action upon the building standards. Upon the recommendation, or if the committee does not prepare a recommendation and deliver it to the commission within 30 days after being appointed, the commission may rewrite, edit, amend, or adopt, and approve the building standards consistent with the intent of this part and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and the criteria for approval provided in Section 18930. It shall not, however, be required that hearings or other administrative procedure be duplicated on unchanged portions of building standards previously adopted and approved by the commission. (b)  (1)  Pursuant to Section 18943, the commission, after publication of building standards pursuant to Section 18941 in the triennial edition of the code, shall recommend to affected state agencies the repeal of building standards of those state agencies which were adopted, or are, in conflict with other published standards in the code. If the state agencies do not repeal the building standards within a reasonable time as specified by the commission, the commission shall convene a committee composed of a representative of each of the agencies affected and other qualified persons selected by the commission to prepare a recommendation for commission action on the building standards. (2)  Upon the recommendation, or if the committee does not prepare a recommendation and deliver it to the commission within 30 days after being appointed, the commission may repeal the building standards, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. This subdivision shall not supersede Section 18943, but, instead, provides the procedure for effecting that section. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18934 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 3 - Powers of the Commission|Section 18934.

18934.  State agencies proposing to adopt building standards shall adopt, and the commission shall approve, regulations establishing procedures to ensure public participation in the development of building standards and regulations.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18934.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 3 - Powers of the Commission|Section 18934.5.

18934.5.  Where no state agency has the authority to adopt building standards applicable to state buildings, the commission shall adopt, approve, codify, and publish building standards providing the minimum standards for the design and construction of state buildings, including buildings constructed by the Trustees of the California State University and, to the extent permitted by law, to buildings designed and constructed by the Regents of the University of California. Building standards for state buildings shall comply with the criteria in subdivision (a) of Section 18930.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18934.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 3 - Powers of the Commission|Section 18934.7.

18934.7.   The commission shall adopt, approve, codify, and publish by reference in the California Building Standards Code the building standards in Appendix Chapter 1 of the International Existing Building Code of the International Code Council to provide minimum standards for buildings specified in that appendix, except for buildings subject to building standards adopted pursuant to Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 17910).(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 610, Sec. 2.6. (AB 2762) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18934.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 3 - Powers of the Commission|Section 18934.8.

18934.8.  (a) Pursuant to subdivision (b), the commission may adopt amendments to the California Building Standards Code provided that they are substantially the same as model code amendments which were adopted on an emergency basis by the code publishers, if the sections being amended are not under the authority of a state agency.(b) The commission may consider adoption of emergency amendments made to the model codes in an expedited rulemaking process outside the 18-month code adoption cycle set forth in Section 18929.1. If a model code organization adopts emergency amendments, the commission may adopt those amendments 120 days after the organization’s adoption of those amendments. This rulemaking process shall be completed within 180 days from the date the amendments were adopted by the model code organization. The commission shall ensure that the rulemaking process includes all of the following:(1) Adequate public participation in the development of building standards prior to submittal to the commission for adoption and approval.(2) Adequate written notice to the public of the compiled building standards and the written justification therefor.(3) Adequate technical review of proposed building standards and accompanying justification by advisory bodies appointed by the commission.(4) Adequate time for review of recommendations by advisory bodies prior to action by the commission.(c) Amendments to the California Building Standards Code adopted pursuant to this section shall take effect 60 days from the date on which they are adopted by the commission.(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit amendments to the California Building Standards Code that decrease the level of disabled access provided.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 145, Sec. 2. (AB 1693) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18934.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 3 - Powers of the Commission|Section 18934.9.

18934.9.  (a) For purposes of this section, “press box” means a space reserved for reporters, press, or other media at a stadium. (b) (1) The commission, as part of the next triennial building code cycle that begins on or after January 1, 2013, shall adopt standards for press boxes that require that the press boxes are located on a route that is accessible to persons with disabilities. (2) Standards adopted by the commission pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not apply to both of the following: (A) A press box in bleachers that have points of entry at only one level, provided that the aggregate area of all press boxes is at a maximum of 500 square feet. (B) A free-standing press box that is elevated above 12 feet minimum grade, provided that the aggregate area of all press boxes is at a maximum of 500 square feet. (3) For purposes of this subdivision, where a facility contains multiple assembly areas, the aggregate area of press boxes in each assembly area shall be calculated separately. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 370, Sec. 1. (AB 2030) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18935 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 4 - The California Building Standards Code|Section 18935.

18935.  (a) Notice of proposed building standards shall be given and hearings shall be held by the adopting agencies, as required by the Administrative Procedure Act, prior to the adoption of the building standards and submission to the commission for approval. The notice of proposed building standards and the initial statement of reasons for the proposed building standards shall comply with Article 5 (commencing with Section 11346) of Chapter 3.5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The adopting agency or state agency that proposes the building standards shall submit the notice and initial statement of reasons for proposed building standards to the California Building Standards Commission, which shall review them for compliance with Article 5 (commencing with Section 11346) of Chapter 3.5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. If the commission determines that the adopting agency or state agency that proposes the building standards has complied with Article 5 (commencing with Section 11346) of Chapter 3.5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the commission shall approve the notice and initial statement of reasons for proposed building standards, and submit the notice to the Office of Administrative Law for the sole purpose of inclusion in the California Regulatory Notice Register. The Office of Administrative Law shall publish only those notices of proposed building standards which have been approved by, and submitted to, the office by the California Building Standards Commission.(b) In order to ensure an absence of conflict between hearings and a maximum opportunity for interested parties to be heard, no hearings by adopting agencies shall be conducted unless the time and place thereof has been approved in writing by the commission prior to public notices of the hearing being given by the adopting agencies.(c) If, after building standards are submitted to the commission for approval, the commission requires changes therein as a condition for approval, and the changes are made, no additional hearing by the affected state agency shall be required in connection with making the changes when the commission determines the changes are nonsubstantial, solely grammatical in nature, or are sufficiently related to the text submitted to the commission for approval that the public was adequately placed on notice that the change could result from the originally proposed building standards.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 714, Sec. 20. (SB 944) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18936 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 4 - The California Building Standards Code|Section 18936.

18936.  The commission shall mail notices of meetings with respect to its proposed action on any building standards to any design profession organizations, chambers of commerce, consumer groups, building and construction industry organizations, governmental agencies, and other parties and organizations that have submitted a written request therefor at least 15 days prior to any meeting thereon, provided that the failure to do so shall not invalidate any commission action.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 26. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18937 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 4 - The California Building Standards Code|Section 18937.

18937.  (a)  Emergency standards shall be acted on by the commission within 30 days and only when the adopting agency or state agency that proposes the building standards has made the finding of emergency required by Sections 11346.1 and 11346.5 of the Government Code and the adopting agencies have adopted the emergency standard in compliance with Section 11346.1 of the Government Code, and the commission concurs with that finding. Both the concurrence and the approval of the emergency building standards require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the commission attending a meeting, or not less than six affirmative votes, whichever is greater. (b)  Emergency standards approved by the commission pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be filed by the commission pursuant to Section 11346.1 of the Government Code and shall be subject to that section. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1124, Sec. 34. Effective September 30, 2002.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18938.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 4 - The California Building Standards Code|Section 18938.3.

18938.3.  With respect to the model codes that are designated in Sections 17922 and 18938 to serve as the basis for the California Building Standards Code but are no longer published, the building standards adopted and approved by the commission shall be those contained in the most recent editions of the model codes adopted or approved by the commission to serve as the basis for the 2007 triennial edition of the California Building Standards Code. Those model codes designated in Sections 17922 and 18938 that continue to be published and updated shall continue to serve as the basis for the California Building Standards Code. With respect to Section 17922, other model codes may be considered for use, proposal, approval, or adoption, or any combination thereof, provided they do not duplicate building standards, as proposed by the Department of Housing and Community Development and adopted by the commission, the subject matter of the model codes which serve as the basis for the 2007 triennial edition of the California Building Standards Code.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 719, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 18938.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 13 - HOUSING|PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS|CHAPTER 4 - The California Building Standards Code|Section 18938.5.

18938.5.  (a) Only those building standards approved by the commission, and that are effective at the local level at the time an application for a building permit is submitted, shall apply to the plans and specifications for, and to the construction performed under, that building permit.(b) (1) A local ordinance adding or modifying building standards for residential occupancies, which are published in the California Building Standards Code, shall apply only to an application for a building permit submitted after the effective date of the ordinance and to the plans and specifications for, and the construction performed under, that permit.(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any of the following:(A) A city or county that has been subject to an emergency proclaimed pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(B) A permit that is subsequently deemed expired because the building or work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 12 months from the date of the permit or the permittee has abandoned the work authorized by the permit.(C) A permit that is subsequently deemed suspended or revoked because the building official has, in writing, suspended or revoked the permit due to its issuance in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied.(c) No model code made applicable to any additional occupancy shall apply to any project that has been submitted for a building permit prior to the effective date of that model code.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 655, Sec. 1. (AB 2913) Effective January 1, 2019.)