Chapter 19A Concrete

California amendments by DSA and OSHPD

Division of the State Architect and
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

1903A.4 Flat wall insulating concrete form (ICF) systems

Amendment to facilitate the enforcement of code and industry standards where appropriate based on unique aspects of ICF construction (DSA only).

1905A.1.3 ACI 318, Section 9.6.1.3

Amendment to allow the minimum steel reinforcement limit given in the adopted material standard ACI 318-19 to apply to foundation members resisting seismic loads designed for load combinations, including the overstrength factor.

Sections 1905A.1.15, 1905A.1.16, 1908A

The 2021 IBC has repealed shotcrete requirements in deference to requirements contained in the adopted material standard ACI 318-19 so continued DSA amendments associated with the repealed model code language are relocated to amend the applicable sections.

1910A.5.3 Test frequency

Exception added for OSHPD 4 to clarify that in state detention and correctional facilities, tension testing is not required for post-installed anchors used for attaching nonstructural components under certain circumstances (OSHPD only).