Chapter 2 Definitions

California amendments by CEC and SFM

California Energy Commission

CLIMATE ZONE

Amended definition with specific reference to Figure 100.1-1 of the California Energy Code pertaining to the applicability of assigned climatic criteria for geographic regions to distinguish between the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the California Energy Code.

State Fire Marshal

CHILD CARE
Added a new defined term for child care that is consistent with the definition in Title 22 (Social Security) of the California Code of Regulations (Title 22).

DAY-CARE
Amended the defined term day-care to specify the time period for the care of persons is not to exceed 24 hours, and is to be consistent with Title 22.

INFLATABLE AMUSEMENT DEVICE
New defined term to specify characteristics of inflatable structures that need to be properly constructed and anchored.

PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) PANEL SYSTEM, GROUND-MOUNTED
New defined term to be consistent with references in CBC Chapters 16 and 31, CRC Chapter 3 and CFC Chapter 12.

PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SUPPORT STRUCTURE, ELEVATED
New defined term for an elevated PV support structure designed with space underneath intended for secondary use such as providing shade for motor vehicle parking. Requirements for installation are addressed in Chapters 15 and 16.

TODDLER
New defined term to align with the legal definition of toddlers from Health and Safety Code Section 1596.55. By distinguishing age differences, officials will be able to classify the related occupancies based on social services’ classifications used for licensing.