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2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.4 - CAMPS › Section 18897.2.

18897.2. (a) Except as provided in Section 18930, the Director of Public Health shall adopt, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, rules and regulations establishing minimum standards for organized camps and regulating the operation of organized camps that the director determines are necessary to protect the health and safety of the campers. Organized camps also shall comply with the building standards of the jurisdiction in which the camp is located, to the extent that those standards are not contrary to, or inconsistent with, the building standards adopted by the Director of Public Health. The Director of Public Health shall adopt and submit building standards for approval pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18935) of Part 2.5 for the purposes described in this section. The State Department of Public Health shall enforce building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating to organized camps and such other rules and regulations adopted by such director pursuant to the provisions of this section as the director determines are necessary to protect the health and safety of campers. In adopting building standards for approval pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18935) of Part 2.5 and in adopting such other rules and regulations pursuant to the provisions of this section, the Director of Public Health shall consider the Camp Standards of the American Camping Association.
(b) The Director of Public Health shall adopt and submit building standards for approval pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18935) of Part 2.5 and shall adopt such other rules and regulations pursuant to the provisions of this section establishing minimum standards for intermittent short-term organized camps operated by a city or a county as the director deems necessary to protect the health and safety of campers. For purposes of this subdivision, “intermittent short-term organized camps” means a site for camping by any group of people for a period of not more than 72 consecutive hours for that group.
(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 664, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 2009.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.4 - CAMPS › Section 18897.3.

18897.3. Except as provided in Section 18930, the State Fire Marshal shall adopt minimum fire safety regulations for organized camps in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The State Fire Marshal shall adopt and submit building standards for approval pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18935) of Part 2.5 of this division for the purposes described in this section.
(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.4 - CAMPS › Section 18897.4.

18897.4. Every local health officer shall enforce within his or her jurisdiction the building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating to organized camps and the other rules and regulations adopted by the Director of Public Health pursuant to Section 18897.2.
(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 664, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2009.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.4 - CAMPS › Section 18897.5.

18897.5. The building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating to fire and panic safety and the other regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 18897.3 shall be enforced in the same manner as is prescribed by Sections 13145, 13146, and 13146.5 of this code for the enforcement of building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating to fire and panic safety and the other regulations that have been formally adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the prevention of fire or for the protection of life and property against fire or panic.
(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1152.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.4 - CAMPS › Section 18897.6.

18897.6. Organized camps shall not be subject to regulation by any state agency other than the State Department of Public Health, California regional water quality control boards, the State Water Resources Control Board, and the State Fire Marshal; provided, that this section shall not affect the authority of the Department of Industrial Relations to regulate the wages or hours of employees of organized camps and this section shall not be construed to limit the application of building standards published in the State Building Standards Code to structures in organized camps.
(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 664, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 2009.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.4 - CAMPS › Section 18897.7.

18897.7. No organized camp shall be operated in this state unless each site or location in which the camp operates satisfies the minimum standards for organized camps prescribed in building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating to organized camps, and in other rules and regulations adopted by the Director of Public Health and the State Fire Marshal. Any violation of this section or of any building standard published in the State Building Standards Code relating to organized camps or any other rule or regulation adopted pursuant to Section 18897.2 or 18897.3 in the operation of organized camps is a misdemeanor.
(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 664, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 2009.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 1 - Title › Section 18901.

18901. (a)  This part shall be known and may be cited as the California Building Standards Law.
(b)  The California Building Standards Commission shall continue within the Department of General Services.
(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 343. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 1 - Title › Section 18902.

18902. All references to the State Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations shall mean the California Building Standards Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 610, Sec. 2.1. (AB 2762) Effective January 1, 2011.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18905.

18905. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions contained in this article shall govern the construction of this part.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1152.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18905.5.

18905.5. “Adopting agency” means a state agency responsible for the adoption of building standards.
(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18906.

18906. “Adoption” or “adopt” means, with respect to the procedure for promulgation of a building standard, the final act of a state agency that has the legislative authority and responsibility to take proposed building standards to public hearing.
(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1993.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18907.

18907. “Approval” means, with respect to the procedure for promulgation of a building standard, the action of approval by the California Building Standards Commission. Until there is approval of the standard by the commission, it shall be a proposed building standard or regulation.
(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1993.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18908.

18908. (a)  “Building” means any structure used for support or shelter of any use or occupancy. “Structure” means that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind or any piece of work artificially built or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner, except any mobilehome as defined in Section 18008, manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007, special purpose commercial coach, as defined in Section 18012.5, and recreational vehicle, as defined in Section 18010.
(b)  “Building” includes a structure wherein things may be grown, made, produced, kept, handled, stored, or disposed of.
(c)  All appendages, accessories, apparatus, appliances, and equipment installed as a part of building or structure shall be deemed to be a part thereof.
(d)  “Building” does not include machinery, equipment, or appliances installed for manufacture or process purposes only, any construction installations which are not a part of a building, or any tunnel, mine shaft, highway, or bridge.
(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1053, Sec. 3.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18910.

18910. “Code” means the California Building Standards Code, including the triennial editions and supplements.
(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1993.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18911.

18911. “Codification” or “codify” means to arrange building standards in the publication format of the code as determined by the commission.
(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1993.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18912.

18912. “Commission” means the California Building Standards Commission.
(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1993.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18913.

18913. “Emergency standard” means a building standard or an order of repeal of a building standard filed for publication in the code by the commission pursuant to Section 11346.1 of the Government Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1124, Sec. 33. Effective September 30, 2002.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18914.

18914. “Executive director” means the Executive Director of the California Building Standards Commission.
(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1993.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18915.

18915. “Local agency” means a city, county, and city and county, whether general law or chartered, district agency, authority, board, bureau, department, commission, or other governmental entity of less than statewide jurisdiction. Local agency includes any entity of regional jurisdiction. Local agency does not include an agency of the federal government.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1152.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18916.

18916. “Model code” means any building code drafted by private organizations or otherwise, and shall include, but not be limited to, the latest edition of the following:
(a) The International Building Code of the International Code Council.
(b) The Uniform Plumbing Code of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
(c) The Uniform Mechanical Code of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
(d) The National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Association.
(e) The International Fire Code of the International Code Council.
(f) The International Existing Building Code of the International Code Council.
(g) The International Residential Code of the International Code Council.
(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 418, Sec. 2. (AB 1714) Effective January 1, 2018.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18917.

18917. “Occupancy” means the purpose for which a building, structure, or other improvement to property, or a part thereof, is used or intended to be used.
(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1152.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18917.2.

18917.2. “Propose” refers, with respect to the procedure for promulgation of a building standard, to the state agency that has the legislative authority and responsibility to write proposed building standards.
(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 10.5. Effective January 1, 1993.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18917.3.

18917.3. “Publication” or “publish” means to print and make available to the public the California Building Standards Code or administrative regulations that apply directly to the implementation or enforcement of building standards.
(Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1194, Sec. 8.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18917.5.

18917.5. “Secretary” means the Secretary of Government Operations.
(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 344. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18918.

18918. “State agency” means a state agency as defined in Section 11000 of the Government Code.
(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1053, Sec. 10.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › ARTICLE 2 - Definitions › Section 18919.

18919. “Regulation” means any rule, regulation, ordinance, or order promulgated by a state or local agency, including rules, regulations, or orders relating to occupancy or the use of land. “Regulation” includes building standards.
(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1152.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 2 - Organization › ARTICLE 1 - The California Building Standards Commission › Section 18920.

18920. There is continued in existence in the Government Operations Agency a California Building Standards Commission consisting of the Secretary of Government Operations and 10 members appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 345. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 2 - Organization › ARTICLE 1 - The California Building Standards Commission › Section 18921.

18921. (a) The appointed members of the commission shall be selected from, and represent the public, design professions, the building and construction industry, local government building officials, fire and safety officials, and labor in accordance with the following:
(b) Four members shall be appointed from among the professions and industries concerned with building construction as follows:
(1) An architect.
(2) A mechanical or electrical engineer or fire protection engineer.
(3) A structural engineer.
(4) A licensed contractor.
(c) Three members shall be appointed from among the general public at least one of whom shall be a person with physical disabilities.
(d) One member shall be appointed from organized labor in the building trades.
(e) One member shall be appointed who is a local building official.
(f) One member shall be appointed who is a local fire official.
(g) At least one member of the commission shall be experienced and knowledgeable in barrier free architecture and aware of, and sensitive to, the requirements necessary to ensure public buildings are accessible to, and usable by, persons with physical disabilities.
(h) At least one member of the commission shall be experienced and knowledgeable in building energy efficiency standards.
(i) At least one member of the commission shall be experienced and knowledgeable in sustainable building, design, construction, and operation.
(j) As used in this section, “persons with physical disabilities” means persons who have permanent mobility impairments which affect ambulation due to cerebral palsy, poliomyelitis, spinal cord injury, amputation, and other conditions or diseases which reduce mobility or require the use of crutches, canes, or wheelchairs.
(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 399, Sec. 1. (AB 930) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 2 - Organization › ARTICLE 1 - The California Building Standards Commission › Section 18922.

18922. The Secretary of Government Operations or the secretary’s representative shall serve as the chair of the commission. The commission shall elect a vice chair annually from among its members.
(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 346. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 2 - Organization › ARTICLE 1 - The California Building Standards Commission › Section 18923.

18923. (a)  The term of office of members of the commission shall be four years and they shall hold office until the appointment and qualification of their successors, not to exceed 180 days after the term is expired.
(b)  The terms of members of the commission shall be staggered based on the following cycle:
(1)  The terms of two members shall expire on January 1, 1981.
(2)  The terms of three members shall expire on January 1, 1982.
(3)  The terms of two members shall expire on January 1, 1983.
(4)  The terms of three members shall expire on January 1, 1984.
(c)  Prior members of the commission may be reappointed.
(d)  In the event of a vacancy prior to the expiration of a term, an appointment shall be made to fill the balance of the unexpired term.
(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 580, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1998.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 2 - Organization › ARTICLE 1 - The California Building Standards Commission › Section 18924.

18924. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation. Members of the commission who are not state officers shall be paid their actual necessary travel expenses.
(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1152.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 2 - Organization › ARTICLE 2 - The Executive Director of the State Building Standards Commission › Section 18925.

18925. The commission shall appoint an Executive Director of the California Building Standards Commission, who shall hold office at the pleasure of the commission. The executive director shall make public the processes of the commission. The executive director shall appoint, in accordance with civil service and other provisions of law, officers and employees necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this part.
(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1993.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 2 - Organization › ARTICLE 3 - The Coordinating Council and Advisory Panels › Section 18926.

18926. (a)  There is, in the office of the executive director, a coordinating council. The membership of the council shall consist of the executive director, who shall serve as chairperson, and representatives appointed by the State Director of Public Health, the Director of the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, the Director of Housing and Community Development, the State Fire Marshal, the Executive Director of the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, and the Director of General Services.
(b)  Subject to the pleasure of the commission:
(1)  The council or any member of the council shall, when called and directed in writing by the executive director, work with and assist an agency proposing building standards or adopting building standards, or both, in the development of proposals for building standards.
(2)  When a state agency contemplates the adoption of any building standard, it shall, prior to commencing any action to prepare a draft of the proposal, advise the executive director, in writing, of that intent and request the executive director to call the council, or any member of the council, as appropriate, for assistance.
(3)  Whenever the commission returns for amendment, or rejects any proposed building standard, and one of the reasons for that action is that approval of the proposal would create a conflict with existing building standards of other adopting agencies, the executive director shall call the council or any member of the council, as appropriate, to assist in the elimination of the conflict.
(4)  The council shall draft proposed building standards which the commission is authorized to adopt pursuant to Section 18933 for the consideration of the commission and approval, utilizing the criteria of Section 18930.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 610, Sec. 2.3. (AB 2762) Effective January 1, 2011.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 2 - Organization › ARTICLE 3 - The Coordinating Council and Advisory Panels › Section 18927.

18927. The commission may appoint from the design professions, the building and construction industry, the affected general public, and interested governmental agencies, appropriate advisory panels to advise the commission and its staff with respect to building standards. The persons appointed to the panels shall be specifically knowledgeable and qualified in the type of work embraced by the building standards in question. These persons shall serve without compensation, but may receive actual necessary travel expenses.
(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 1993.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 2 - Organization › ARTICLE 3 - The Coordinating Council and Advisory Panels › Section 18928.

18928. (a)  Each state agency adopting or proposing adoption of a model code, national standard, or specification shall reference the most recent edition of applicable model codes, national standards, or specifications.
(b)  Each state agency adopting or proposing adoption of a model code, national standard, or specification shall adopt or propose adoption of the most recent editions of the model codes, as amended or proposed to be amended by the adopting agency, within one year after the date of publication of the model codes, national standards, or specifications. The “date of publication of a model code, national standard, or specification” is either of the following:
(1)  The date of publication printed in the model code, national standard, or specification. If only a month and year are shown by the model code, national standard, or specification adopting agency or body, the date of publication shall be considered to be the last day of the month shown.
(2)  The date determined by the commission, if no publication date is shown in the model code, national standard, or specification. The commission shall notify all adopting agencies of its determination within 15 days.
(c)  If the adopting agencies fail to comply with subdivision (b), the commission shall convene a committee to recommend to the commission the adoption, amendment, or repeal, on the agencies’ behalf, of the most recent editions of the model codes, national standards, or specifications and necessary state standards.
(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 645, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1998.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 2 - Organization › ARTICLE 3 - The Coordinating Council and Advisory Panels › Section 18928.1.

18928.1. Building standards adopted or approved by the commission shall incorporate the text of the model codes, applicable national specifications, or published standards, in whole or in part, only by reference, with appropriate additions or deletions therefrom. The commission may elect to adopt or approve standards which incorporate, in whole or in part, the text of these publications, with changes therein, or deletions therefrom, directly incorporated into the text of the California Building Standards Code, but no textual material contained in any of the model codes, as enumerated in Section 18916, may be included in the California Building Standards Code by means other than incorporation by reference, unless the commission and the governing body of the organization that publishes the model codes first reach a written agreement concerning the terms and conditions of the publication, including, but not limited to, whether the publication will be by the commission or the model code organization, or both. The model code governing body may not withhold any publication agreement on the basis of the substantive provisions contained in the California Building Standards Code.
(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1993.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 2 - Organization › ARTICLE 3 - The Coordinating Council and Advisory Panels › Section 18929.

18929. (a)  Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), administrative regulations adopted by state agencies that apply directly to the implementation or enforcement of building standards shall be forwarded to the California Building Standards Commission for approval. Each regulation shall be adopted in compliance with the procedures specified in Section 18930 and in Article 5 (commencing with Section 11346) of Chapter 3.5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. These administrative regulations shall be published in the administrative part of the California Building Standards Code.
(b)  This section shall not apply to any regulations adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development that apply directly to the implementation or enforcement of building standards.
(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 16.5. Effective January 1, 1993.)
2023 California Code › Health and Safety Code - HSC › DIVISION 13 - HOUSING › PART 2.5 - STATE BUILDING STANDARDS › CHAPTER 2 - Organization › ARTICLE 3 - The Coordinating Council and Advisory Panels › Section 18929.1.

18929.1. (a) The commission shall receive proposed building standards from state agencies for consideration in an 18-month code adoption cycle. The commission shall develop regulations setting forth the procedures for the 18-month adoption cycle. The regulations shall ensure 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 notice, in written form, to the public of the compiled building standards and their justification.
(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.
(5) The procedures shall meet the intent of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) and Section 18930.
(b) Where this section is in conflict with other provisions of this part, the intent of this section shall prevail.
(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 418, Sec. 3. (AB 1714) Effective January 1, 2018.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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 18931.7.
(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.
(Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 770, Sec. 13. (AB 1764) Effective January 1, 2024.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)