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California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 4 - Selection Process for Private Architectural and Engineering Firms › Article 2 - Procedures for Procuring Services › Section 1310 - Publication of Announcement, Request for Qualifications, and Retainer Contracts

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) The
					 Department may solicit and enter into specific project contracts to accomplish
					 each specific project and/or solicit and enter into retainer project contracts
					 to accomplish retainer projects. Unless a specific project is to be
					 accomplished by amendment to an existing retainer contract, the Department
					 shall make a statewide announcement of each specific project through
					 publication of the project announcement in respective professional societies
					 utilizing one or more of the following options:
(1) in a construction journal or other
					 appropriate publications;
(2)
					 through electronic communications media which support bulletin boards or
					 Internet web sites that have demonstrated statewide accessibility and are
					 regularly maintained at established addresses by professional organizations
					 which are representative of the services to be procured. The Department shall
					 solicit each retainer project contract by the same method.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 4 - Selection Process for Private Architectural and Engineering Firms › Article 2 - Procedures for Procuring Services › Section 1311 - Establishment of Criteria

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The Director shall establish criteria which will comprise
						the basis for selection for each project which shall include such factors as
						professional excellence, demonstrated competence, specialized experience of the
						firm, education and experience of key personnel, staff capability, workload,
						ability to meet schedules, principals to be assigned, nature and quality of
						completed work, reliability and continuity of the firm, location, professional
						awards and other considerations deemed relevant. Such factors shall be weighted
						by the Director according to the nature of the project, the needs of the State
						and complexity and special requirements of the specific project.
1. New
						NOTE filed 7-8-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section
						11346.2(d)
						(Register 85, No. 28).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  4526,
						  Government Code. Reference: Sections
						  4526 and
						  4527,
						  Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 4 - Selection Process for Private Architectural and Engineering Firms › Article 2 - Procedures for Procuring Services › Section 1312 - Selection Process

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After expiration of the period stated in the
						publications, the Director shall evaluate statements of qualifications and
						performance data on file in the Department. The Director shall conduct
						discussions with no less than three firms regarding anticipated concepts and
						the relative utility of alternative methods of approach for furnishing the
						required service. From the firms with which discussions are held, the Director
						shall select no less than three, in order of preference, based upon the
						established criteria, who are deemed to be the most highly qualified to provide
						the services required. If three qualified firms that could provide the required
						service cannot be found, a full explanation including names and addresses of
						firms and individuals requested to submit qualifications must be entered in the
						Department's files.
1.
						Amendment filed 7-8-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code
						Section
						11346.2(d)
						(Register 85, No. 28).
2. Amendment of section heading, section and
						NOTE filed 2-7-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 6).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  4526,
						  Government Code. Reference: Sections
						  4526,
						  4527 and
						  4529.12,
						  Government Code; and Article XXII, California Constitution, Sections
						  1-2.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 4 - Selection Process for Private Architectural and Engineering Firms › Article 2 - Procedures for Procuring Services › Section 1313 - Estimate of Value of Services

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Before any discussion with any firm concerning fees, the
						Director shall cause an estimate of the value of such services to be prepared.
						Such estimate shall be, and remain, confidential until award of contract or
						abandonment of any further procedure for the services to which it relates. No
						award shall be made which would exceed the estimate by 10%
1. New
						NOTE filed 7-8-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section
						11346.2(d)
						(Register 85, No. 28).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  4526,
						  Government Code. Reference: Sections
						  4526 and
						  4528,
						  Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 4 - Selection Process for Private Architectural and Engineering Firms › Article 2 - Procedures for Procuring Services › Section 1314 - Abandonment of Estimate

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At any time the Director determines the State's estimate
						to be unrealistic due to rising costs, special conditions, or for other
						relevant considerations, the Director may require that the estimate be
						reevaluated.
1.
						Amendment filed 7-8-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code
						Section
						11346.2(d)
						(Register 85, No. 28).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  4526,
						  Government Code. Reference: Sections
						  4526 and
						  4528,
						  Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 4 - Selection Process for Private Architectural and Engineering Firms › Article 2 - Procedures for Procuring Services › Section 1315 - Negotiation

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The Director shall attempt to negotiate a contract with
						the best qualified firm. Should the Director be unable to negotiate a
						satisfactory contract with the firm considered to be the most qualified at fair
						and reasonable compensation, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated.
						The Director shall then undertake negotiations with the second most qualified
						firm. Failing accord, negotiations shall be terminated. The Director shall then
						undertake negotiations with the third most qualified firm. Failing accord,
						negotiations shall be terminated. Should the Director be unable to negotiate a
						satisfactory contract with any of the selected firms, the Director may select
						additional firms in the manner prescribed and continue the negotiation
						procedure.
1.
						Amendment filed 7-8-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code
						Section
						11346.2(d)
						(Register 85, No. 28).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  4526,
						  Government Code. Reference: Sections
						  4526 and
						  4528,
						  Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 4 - Selection Process for Private Architectural and Engineering Firms › Article 2 - Procedures for Procuring Services › Section 1330 - Emergency

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Where the Director makes a finding that the public
						health, safety, or welfare would be adversely affected in a significant way
						because insufficient time exists within which to implement the foregoing
						procedure to secure necessary services, the Director may negotiate a contract
						for such services without the necessity of following such procedure, or any
						part thereof.
1.
						Amendment filed 7-8-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code
						Section
						11346.2(d)
						(Register 85, No. 28).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  4526,
						  Government Code. Reference: Section
						  4526,
						  Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 4 - Selection Process for Private Architectural and Engineering Firms › Article 2 - Procedures for Procuring Services › Section 1341 - Amendments

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In instances where the State effects a necessary change
						in the project during the course of performance of the contract, the firm's
						compensation may be adjusted by mutual written agreement in a reasonable amount
						where the amount of work to be performed by the firm is changed from that which
						existed previously in the contemplation of the parties.
1. New
						NOTE filed 7-8-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section
						11346.2(d)
						(Register 85, No. 28).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  4526,
						  Government Code. Reference: Sections
						  4526 and
						  4528,
						  Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 4 - Selection Process for Private Architectural and Engineering Firms › Article 2 - Procedures for Procuring Services › Section 1351 - Contracting in Phases

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Should the Director determine that it is necessary or
						desirable to have a given project performed in phases, it will not be necessary
						to negotiate the total contract price in the initial instance, provided that
						the Director shall have determined that the firm is best qualified to perform
						the whole project at reasonable cost, and the contract contains provisions that
						the State, at its option, may utilize the firm for other phases and that the
						firm will accept a fair and reasonable price for subsequent phases to be later
						negotiated, mutually agreed upon and reflected in a subsequent written
						instrument. The procedure with regard to estimates and negotiation shall
						otherwise be applicable.
1.
						Amendment filed 7-10-75 as an emergency; effective upon filing. Certificate of
						Compliance included (Register 75, No. 28).
2. New NOTE filed 7-8-85;
						effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section
						11346.2(d)
						(Register 85, No. 28).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  4526,
						  Government Code. Reference: Sections
						  4526 and
						  4528,
						  Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 4 - Selection Process for Private Architectural and Engineering Firms › Article 2 - Procedures for Procuring Services › Section 1361 - Small Business Participants

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
The Director shall endeavor to provide to all small
						business firms who have indicated an interest in receiving such, a copy of each
						announcement for projects for which the Director concludes that small business
						firms could be especially qualified. The Director shall assist firms in
						attempting to qualify for small business status. A failure of the Director to
						send a copy of an announcement to any firm shall not operate to invalidate any
						contract.
1.
						Amendment filed 7-8-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code
						Section
						11346.2(d)
						(Register 85, No. 28).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  4526,
						  Government Code. Reference: Section
						  4526,
						  Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1371 - Scope

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The provisions of Sections
					 1371 through
					 1385 as appropriate, shall apply
					 to every manufacturer of earthquake sensitive gas shutoff valves intended for
					 installation in buildings open to the public; to every testing laboratory
					 desiring to be verified for the testing of earthquake sensitive gas shutoff
					 valves; and to every inspection service agency desiring to be verified to
					 inspect a manufactured production line certified earthquake sensitive gas
					 shutoff valve. Tests and inspections of such valves shall be performed in
					 accordance with the provisions of S.B. Standard No. 12-16-1 as shown in Part
					 12, Title 24, CCR.
1. New Group
					 5 (Sections
					 1371-1385) filed 11-8-82;
					 designated effective 11-15-83 (Register 82, No. 46).
2. Change
					 without regulatory effect amending section filed 6-21-2000 pursuant to section
					 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2000, No. 25).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19180-
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1372 - Definitions

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(a) CERTIFIED
				  means a verification issued by the State Architect that a specified earthquake
				  sensitive gas shutoff valve has been tested and complies with S.B. Standard No.
				  12-16-1.
(b) S.B. STANDARD means a
				  State Building Standard developed and adopted specifically for inclusion in
				  Part 12, Title 24, CCR.
(c) VALVE
				  means an earthquake sensitive gas shutoff device intended to prevent gas flow
				  in a gas piping line following a specified degree of seismic
				  disturbance.
1. Change
					 without regulatory effect amending section filed 6-21-2000 pursuant to section
					 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2000, No. 25).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19180-
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1373 - Application for Certification

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Any manufacturer desiring certification of a valve as
					 defined herein shall submit a completed application to the State Architect on
					 forms provided by the Division of the State Architect. Such forms shall be
					 accompanied by material and data specified in Section
					 1375 and by the fee specified in
					 Section 1383.
1. Change
					 without regulatory effect amending section filed 6-21-2000 pursuant to section
					 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2000, No. 25).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19180-
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1374 - Certification Limitation

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Certification shall be limited to the valve identified on
					 the application form and shall not extend to any other product. Any change in a
					 certified valve or any change in manufacturing procedures shall render such
					 certification null and void, unless the State Architect has granted a
					 modification to the certification. Such modification may be granted without
					 re-application if the State Architect finds that the modification will not
					 affect the operation or character of the valve.
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19180-
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1375 - Required Submissions for Certification

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(a) Test
				  Reports and Technical Data. Every application for certification shall be
				  accompanied by a test report issued by a verified testing laboratory.
				  Additional technical data shall be submitted with the application when required
				  by the State Architect.
(b) Sample
				  Specimens. The State Architect may require that sample specimens, taken from
				  regular production be submitted to the Division of the State Architect for
				  evaluation. The State Architect may require the erection or installation of a
				  sample specimen for evaluation purposes.
The applicant shall assume all responsibility relating to
					 the erection or installation of such specimen, including but not limited to the
					 cost, liability and removal thereof. The applicant shall arrange for the
					 removal of any specimen submitted for evaluation within 60 days of notification
					 by the State Architect. The State Architect may dispose of any submitted
					 specimen following the 60 day notice without further notification.
1. Change
					 without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) filed 6-21-2000 pursuant to
					 section 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2000, No. 25).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19180-
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1376 - Test Specimens

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Specimens submitted to laboratories for testing shall be
					 representative samples of the manufactured product.
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19180-
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1377 - Publication of Submitted Data

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The State Architect reserves the right to publish all or
					 any part of any submitted test report or technical data relating to a certified
					 valve.
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19180-
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1378 - Labels

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Every valve which is certified by the State Architect shall
					 bear a label conforming to the provisions of this section. Labels shall be
					 placed in a conspicuous location on the exterior of the valve and on the
					 exterior of the box or container in which the valve is sold or distributed.
					 Valve labels shall be attached by the manufacturer during production or
					 fabrication. Container labels shall be attached by the manufacturer or the
					 manufacturers authorized representative during production of the container. For
					 other specific marking requirements see S.B. Standard No. 12-16-1.
(a) Size. Labels shall be of sufficient size
				  to render all data specified thereon clear and legible.
(b) Color. Labels shall be of a contrasting
				  color to the material or equipment to which it is attached.
(c) Format.
(1) Labels shall be produced or obtained by
				  the manufacturer and such labels shall be of the following configuration.
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(A)
				  Insert in the top space the name and address of the manufacturer.
(B) Insert in the bottom space the
				  certification number issued by the State Architect and all other data such as
				  Manufacturers Model and Size Numbers, as may be specified by the State
				  Architect.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1379 - Issued Certifications

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Upon submission of a completed application accompanied by
					 the required test report and other technical data as specified in Section
					 1375, and the required fee as
					 specified in Section
					 1383, the State Architect shall
					 grant certification to those valves which have successfully complied with the
					 provisions of S.B. Standard No. 12-16-1 and have been shown to comply with the
					 intent and purpose of these regulations. No certification shall be issued for
					 any valve which does not conform to all of the appropriate provisions of these
					 regulations. Valve certifications may include variations in size and physical
					 dimensions as may be allowed by the State Architect.
1. Change
					 without regulatory effect amending section filed 6-21-2000 pursuant to section
					 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2000, No. 25).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19180-
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1380 - Qualified Testing Laboratories

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(a)
				  Qualifications. Qualified testing laboratories shall be those which are:
(1) Equipped to perform tests in accordance
				  with the required test procedures, and
(2) Staffed with personnel who are qualified
				  for testing. Such personnel shall perform or supervise the performance of all
				  testing and shall so certify on the test report. Evidence of such
				  qualifications include persons who are registered civil, structural, mechanical
				  or quality control engineers, and
(3) Designated as being qualified by the
				  State Architect. It shall be incumbent upon the laboratory desiring
				  verification as a qualified testing laboratory to initiate a request and
				  present to the State Architect evidence of the above qualifications which in
				  the judgement of the State Architect are sufficient to grant verification. The
				  applicant shall submit sample copies of typical test reports to demonstrate
				  completeness and compliance with requirements of the test standard.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1381 - Testing Equipment

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(a) General.
				  Testing equipment used or intended to be used to determine the qualities of a
				  valve intended for certification may be inspected and evaluated by the State
				  Architect to determine conformance with the required conditions for such
				  testing equipment as set forth in S.B. Standards No. 12-16-1.
(b) Maintenance. All testing equipment shall
				  be maintained in good repair devoid of any defect which would affect the test
				  performance of any valve intended for certification.
(c) Cost of Inspection and Evaluation. Any
				  testing laboratory which desires verification pursuant to Section
				  1380 shall be liable for the
				  necessary advance arrangements and for all costs incurred by the Division of
				  the State Architect in conducting any inspection and evaluation rendered under
				  Section 1381(a)
				  above.
1. Change
					 without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (c) filed 6-21-2000
					 pursuant to section
					 100, title 1, California Code of
					 Regulations (Register 2000, No. 25).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19180-
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1382 - Qualified Inspection Service Agency

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(a) General. A
				  qualified inspection service agency is any person, firm, corporation, or
				  association which periodically and on a continuous basis, conducts inspections
				  of certified valves to determine if the production line fabrication and
				  workmanship is in accordance with the conditions of certification.
(b) Qualifications. Qualifications for
				  verification as a qualified inspection service agency shall include any person,
				  firm, corporation, or association which conforms to all of the following:
(1) Submits a request to the State Architect
				  for verification as a qualified inspection service agency.
(2) Employs personnel who are qualified for
				  inspection service. Such personnel shall perform or supervise the performance
				  of all inspections and shall so certify on the inspection report required under
				  Section 1382(f). Evidence
				  of such qualifications may include persons who are registered civil,
				  structural, mechanical, or quality control engineers.
(3) Designated as being qualified by the
				  State Architect. It shall be incumbent upon persons, firms, corporations, or
				  associations desiring verification as an inspection service agency to initiate
				  a request and present to the State Architect evidence of the above
				  qualifications which in the judgement of the State Architect is sufficient to
				  grant verification. The applicant shall submit sample copies of typical
				  inspection reports to demonstrate completeness and ability to reflect
				  compliance with requirements of the test standard.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1383 - Fees

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Each application for certification shall be accompanied by
					 a fee in accordance with the provisions of this section. The fee for evaluating
					 every different valve, type, style, sizes or configuration of valve shall be
					 $500 or less as established by the State Architect. Whether or not the valve is
					 found to be in conformance with the provisions of these regulations, the
					 evaluation fee shall be retained by the State Architect to offset the costs
					 incurred through evaluation of the test report, technical data, and issuance of
					 certification or notice of rejection. Reevaluation of any application is
					 considered as a new application.
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19180-
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1384 - Misrepresentation

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No person, firm, corporation or association shall knowingly
					 or intentionally represent any valve as being certified by the State Architect
					 when such valve is not so certified.
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19180-
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 5 - Earthquake Sensitive Gas Shutoff Valves-Certification › Section 1385 - Request for Reconsideration

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Any person, manufacturer, testing laboratory or inspection
					 service agency affected by any decision made by the State Architect relative to
					 these regulations concerning certification, testing or inspection of valves as
					 defined herein, may request reconsideration of such decision.
Requests submitted to the State Architect pursuant to this
					 section, shall be in writing and shall set forth the reasons for
					 reconsideration.
The State Architect shall respond in writing to every
					 request for reconsideration within 60 days of receipt.
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19180-
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section
						19183,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 6 - Excess Flow Automatic Gas Shut off Valves - Certification › Section 1386 - Scope

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The provisions of Sections
					 1386 through
					 1400 shall apply to all
					 residential excess flow automatic gas shut off valves or systems offered for
					 sale or proposed for installation in California: to every testing laboratory
					 desiring to be verified for the testing of these valves or systems; to every
					 inspection service agency desiring to be verified to inspect a manufacturing
					 production line for these valves or systems. Tests and inspections shall be
					 performed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 12-16-2 (Standards
					 available from CSA International, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH
					 44131) for excess gas flow actuated shutoff valves or systems in Part 12, Title
					 24, California Code of Regulations.
1. New
					 subchapter 6 (sections
					 1386-1400) and section filed
					 5-16-2001; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19200-
						19204,
						Health and Safety Code: Reference: Sections
						19201.5
						and
						19202,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 6 - Excess Flow Automatic Gas Shut off Valves - Certification › Section 1387 - Definitions

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(a) CERTIFIED
				  means a verification issued by the State Architect that a specified excess flow
				  automatic gas shutoff valve or system subject to these regulations has been
				  tested and determined to be in compliance with the requirements of Chapter
				  12-16-2, Title 24, CCR.
(b) EXCESS
				  FLOW ACTUATED GAS SHUTOFF VALVE OR SYSTEM means a device or system designed to
				  automatically shutoff gas flow in a piping system in the event of significant
				  overpressure surge or rupture of the gas supply line downstream of the device
				  or system.
(c) GAS means natural
				  gas, manufactured gas, propane, butane and any combination of these
				  gases.
(d) TESTED means
				  verification that the devices, equipment, materials and systems have been
				  tested according to Chapter 12-16-2, Title 24, CCR, and have been found
				  acceptable by the State Architect.
1. New
					 section filed 5-16-2001; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19200-
						19204,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						19201.5
						and
						19202,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 6 - Excess Flow Automatic Gas Shut off Valves - Certification › Section 1388 - Application for Certification

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Any manufacturer desiring certification of a valve as
					 defined herein shall submit a completed application to the State Architect on
					 form DSA 190 (dated 12-27-00) provided by the Division of the State Architect.
					 Such form shall be accompanied by material and data specified in Section
					 1390 and by the fee specified in
					 Section 1398.
1. New
					 section filed 5-16-2001; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19200-
						19204,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						19201.5
						and
						19202,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 6 - Excess Flow Automatic Gas Shut off Valves - Certification › Section 1389 - Certification Limitation

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Certification shall be limited to the valve identified on
					 the application form and shall not extend to any other product. Any change in a
					 certified valve or any chance in manufacturing procedures shall render such
					 certification null and void, unless the State Architect has granted a
					 modification to the certification. Such modification may be granted without
					 re-application if the State Architect finds that the modification will not
					 affect the operation or character of the valve.
1. New
					 section filed 5-16-2001; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19200-
						19204,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						19201.5
						and
						19202,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 6 - Excess Flow Automatic Gas Shut off Valves - Certification › Section 1390 - Required Submissions for Certification

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(a) Test
				  Reports and Technical Data. Every application for certification shall be
				  accompanied by a test report issued by a verified laboratory. Additional
				  technical data shall be submitted with the application when required by the
				  State Architect.
(b) Sample
				  Specimens. The State Architect may require that sample specimens, taken from
				  regular production be submitted to the Division of the State Architect for
				  evaluation. The State Architect may require the erection or installation of a
				  sample specimen for evaluation purposes.
The applicant shall assume all responsibility relating to
					 the erection or installation of such specimen, including but not limited to the
					 cost, liability and removal thereof. The applicant shall arrange for the
					 removal of any specimen submitted for evaluation within 60 days of notification
					 by the State Architect. The State Architect may dispose of any submitted
					 specimen following the 60-day notice without further notification.
1. New
					 section filed 5-16-2001; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19200-
						19204,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						19201.5
						and
						19202,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 6 - Excess Flow Automatic Gas Shut off Valves - Certification › Section 1391 - Test Specimens

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Specimens submitted to laboratories for testing shall be
					 representative samples of the manufactured product.
1. New
					 section filed 5-16-2001; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19200-
						19204,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						19201.5
						and
						19202,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 6 - Excess Flow Automatic Gas Shut off Valves - Certification › Section 1392 - Publication of Submitted Data

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The State Architect reserves the right to publish all or
					 any part of any submitted test report or technical data relating to a certified
					 valve.
1. New
					 section filed 5-16-2001; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19200-
						19204,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						19201.5
						and
						19202,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 6 - Excess Flow Automatic Gas Shut off Valves - Certification › Section 1393 - Labels

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Every valve certified by the State Architect shall bear a
					 label conforming to the provisions of Section
					 1378 for seismic gas shutoff
					 valves except that the label shall designate an excess flow gas shutoff valve
					 Labels shall be placed in a conspicuous location on the exterior of the valve
					 and on the exterior of the box or container in which the valve is sold or
					 distributed. Valve labels shall be attached by the manufacturer during
					 production or fabrication. Container labels shall be attached by the
					 manufacturer or the manufacturer's authorized representative during the
					 production of the container. For other specific marking requirements see S. B.
					 Standard 12-16-2.
1. New
					 section filed 5-16-2001; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19200-
						19204,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						19201.5
						and
						19202,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 6 - Excess Flow Automatic Gas Shut off Valves - Certification › Section 1394 - Issued Certifications

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Upon submission of a completed application accompanied by
					 the required test report and other technical data as specified in Section
					 1390, and the required fee as
					 specified in Section
					 1398, the State Architect shall
					 grant certification to those valves which have successfully complied with the
					 provisions of S. B. Standard No. 12-16-2, and have been shown to comply with
					 the intent and purpose of these regulations. No certification shall be issued
					 for any valve which does not conform to all of the appropriate provisions of
					 these regulations. Valve certification may include variations in size and
					 physical dimensions as may be allowed by the State Architect. DSA shall notify
					 the manufacturer within 10 working days if additional information and/or data
					 are required to complete the submittal. Within 60 days DSA shall complete the
					 review of the submittal and provide written notice to the manufacturer of DSA
					 certification of the proposed valves if all the requirements of this chapter
					 and S.B. 12-16-2 have been fulfilled.
1. New
					 section filed 5-16-2001; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19200-
						19204,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						19201.5
						and
						19202,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 6 - Excess Flow Automatic Gas Shut off Valves - Certification › Section 1395 - Qualified Testing Laboratories

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Qualified testing laboratories shall be those complying
					 with the requirements stated in Section
					 1380 for earthquake sensitive gas
					 shut off valve testing laboratories.
1. New
					 section filed 5-16-2001; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19200-
						19204,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						19201.5
						and
						19202,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 6 - Excess Flow Automatic Gas Shut off Valves - Certification › Section 1396 - Testing Equipment

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(a) General.
				  Testing equipment used or intended to be used to determine the qualities of a
				  valve intended for certification may be inspected and evaluated by the State
				  Architect to determine conformance with the required conditions for such
				  testing equipment as set forth in S. B. Standards 12-16-2.
(b) Maintenance. All testing equipment shall
				  be maintained in good repair devoid of any defect which would affect the test
				  performance of any valve intended for certification.
(c) Cost of Inspection and Evaluation. Any
				  testing laboratory which desires verification pursuant to Section
				  1380 shall be liable for the
				  necessary advance arrangements and for all costs incurred by the Division of
				  the State Architect in conducting any inspection and evaluation rendered under
				  Section 1381(a).
1. New
					 section filed 5-16-2001; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19200-
						19204,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						19201.5
						and
						19202,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 6 - Excess Flow Automatic Gas Shut off Valves - Certification › Section 1397 - Qualified Inspection Service Agency

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(a) Excess flow
				  gas shutoff valve manufacturers shall employ a qualified inspection agency to
				  inspect periodically their production process for compliance with the
				  requirements of Part 12, Chapter 2-16-2, Title 24, CCR.
(b) A qualified inspection service agency is
				  any person, firm, corporation, or association which periodically and on a
				  continuous basis conducts inspections of certified excess flow gas shutoff
				  valves as required by Part 12, Chapter 12-16-2, Title 24, CCR, to determine if
				  the production line fabrication and workmanship are in accordance with the
				  conditions of certification.
(a)
				  Qualifications for verification as a qualified inspector service agency shall
				  include any person, firm, corporation, or association which conforms to the
				  requirements for qualified inspection service agencies as stated in Section
				  1382 for earthquake sensitive gas
				  shut off valves.
1. New
					 section filed 5-16-2001; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19200-
						19204,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						19201.5
						and
						19202,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 6 - Excess Flow Automatic Gas Shut off Valves - Certification › Section 1398 - Fees

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Each application for certification shall be accompanied by
					 a fee in accordance with the provisions of this section. The application fee
					 for valve certification is $1000. Multiple size valves may be considered on one
					 application if it determined by DSA that all of the valves are of the same
					 type, style, configuration, constructed of the same materials and have the same
					 operational characteristics. Whether or not the valve is found to be in
					 conformance with the provisions of these regulations, the evaluation fee shall
					 be retained by the State Architect to offset the costs incurred through
					 evaluation of the test report, technical data, and issuance of certification or
					 notice of rejection. Reevaluation of any application is considered a new
					 application.
1. New
					 section filed 5-16-2001; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19200-
						19204,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						19201.5
						and
						19202,
						Health and Safety Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 21 - Public Works › Division 1 - Department of General Services › Chapter 1 - Division of the State Architect › Subchapter 6 - Excess Flow Automatic Gas Shut off Valves - Certification › Section 1399 - Misrepresentation

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
No person, firm, corporation or association shall knowingly
					 or intentionally represent any valve as being certified by the State Architect
					 when such valve is not so certified.
1. New
					 section filed 5-16-2001; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						19200-
						19204,
						Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections
						19201.5
						and
						19202,
						Health and Safety Code.