2022 Title 24 California Code Changes

Chapter 1 – Building Standards Commission

1-209 Code Advisory Committees

Amended existing section footnote to clarify the requirements of the Fire Official and Local Government Water Efficiency Official positions in the Code Advisory Committees.

Sections 1-407, 1-411, 1-415, 1-419

Added document accessibility as a requirement for documents included in state agencies’ rulemaking submittals and added reference to Government Code Section 11546.7.(a).

1-507 Fee Collection

Amended existing section to remove information regarding the check-only payment method, added instructions for submitting payment and forms by mail (check) or email (electronic payment platform), and let fee payers know that they may only use the approved electronic payment platform, and that there is information regarding the platform on CBSC’s website.

Chapter 3 – State Fire Marshal

Article 3-1 General Provisions and Article 3-2 Definitions

Added sections to Chapter 3 that was reserved for SFM in the 2019 edition. These sections provide clarifying language regarding the SFM fire and life safety authority for state-owned buildings, specified state-occupied buildings, and state institutions.

Chapter 4 – Division of the State Architect

4-309(c).2.B Reconstruction or alteration projects in excess of $100,000 in cost

Repealed exception to the section as it is inconsistent with the definition of “rehabilitation” in the regulations. The exception also implied that only the “…elements of the lateral force resisting system” need be evaluated, which led to confusion as DSA’s Seismic Performance Requirements per Table 317.5 explicitly require that the evaluation include assessment of non-structural components.

4-330 Time of beginning construction and partial construction

Changed requirements that construction must commence on all school buildings with an approved project within four years instead of one year or else the approval is void. Given this new four-year rule, extensions no longer apply and were repealed. Added an exception permitting DSA to withdraw approval or institute post-approval requirements as necessary to address life-safety concerns in response to information received after approval of plans and before commencement of construction.

4-335(f)4 Structural tests and special inspections

Clarified requirements to provide DSA with daily special inspection reports when requested.

Group 3, Article 3 and deletion of Article 4

Revised procedure regarding submission of landscape plans for modifications, rehabilitations and new construction of landscape areas at public K-12 schools and community colleges.

The revisions include the elimination of a fee for review of landscape plans and revisions to the self-certification form, a provision that periodic site observations during construction will occur to ensure the work is completed in accordance with CALGreen Section 5.304 requirements, and replacement of two previously required self-certification forms with a single form.

Chapter 7 – Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

7-111 Definitions

Added clarification that the equipment referred to in the definition of “Actual Construction Cost” is construction equipment only.

Added the definition of “Start of Construction” to clarify that the start date of construction may include actual physical work as well as the preparation for construction such as manufacturing components offsite.

Sections 7-111, 7-121, 7-130, 7-133 and others

Combined “Phased Plan Review” and “Collaborative Review and Construction” into a single process called “Integrated Review.” Renamed “Phased Plan Review” to “Integrated Review” so the definition of “Integrated Review” is added, the definition of “Phased Plan Review” is repealed, all references to “Phased Plan Review” and “Collaborative Review and Construction” are removed, and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is renamed to Integrated Review Plan (IRP).

Sections 7-113, 7-153 and others

Amended existing language to provide requirements for electronic submittals and field records.

7-123 Preliminary plans and specifications

Amended existing language to remove “outline” from the submittal requirements for specifications during a preliminary review as it has been proven an outline specification is insufficient for most preliminary reviews.

7-129 Time limitations

Amended following subsections:

7-129(b) to provide revised time limitations based on the cost of a project.

7-129(d) to include a description of when a project is considered abandoned.

7-129(d) Exception to limit the exception to paragraphs (a) and (b) so they do not apply to managed projects. Manage project time limitations would not apply as the durations are negotiated.

7-133 Fees

Amended following subsections:

7-133(a) to allow for projects with estimated construction cost of less than $250,000 to be invoiced at the rate of 2.0 percent of the estimated construction cost.

7-133(h) to remove collaborative review and replace phased review with integrated review. The fee of 1.95% is to be applied to integrated review.

7-145 Continuous inspection of the work

Clarified the requirement for the Inspector of Record to notify the office in writing when work is started and for the field record report to include the time and date of all correspondence with the contractor regarding incomplete work, potential deficiencies or deviation which require the contractor’s attention. Added additional requirements for the reports.

Chapter 10 – California Energy Commission

Please visit the California Energy Commission’s website for updates.

energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/building-energy-efficiency-standards/online-resource-center/overview

Below is a list of chapters in the California Building Code that contain California amendments, including a special page for Mass Timber information. The state agency(ies) amending the chapter are shown in parentheses.

TALL WOOD/MASS TIMBER (Multiple Agencies and Multiple Chapters)

CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION (BSC, DSA, HCD, OSHPD, SFM)

CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS (CEC, SFM)

CHAPTER 3 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE (SFM)

CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS (SFM)

CHAPTER 5 GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS (SFM)

CHAPTER 7A MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS (SFM)

CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS (HCD, SFM)

CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS (SFM)

CHAPTER 11B ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS (DSA)

CHAPTER 12 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT (HCD, OSHPD)

CHAPTER 14 EXTERIOR WALLS (CEC)

CHAPTER 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN (DSA, OSHPD)

CHAPTER 16A STRUCTURAL DESIGN (DSA, OSHPD)

CHAPTER 17 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS (OSHPD)

CHAPTER 17A SPECIAL INSPECTIOINS AND TESTS (DSA, OSHPD)

CHAPTERS 18 AND 18A SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS (DSA, OSHPD)

CHAPTER 19 CONCRETE (DSA, OSHPD)

CHAPTER 19A CONCRETE (DSA, OSHPD)

CHAPTER 21 MASONRY (CEC, DSA, OSHPD)

CHAPTER 21A MASONRY (CEC, DSA, OSHPD)

CHAPTER 24 GLASS AND GLAZING (DSA, OSHPD)

CHAPTER 25 GYPSUM BOARD, GYPSUM PANEL PRODUCTS AND PLASTER (CEC)

CHAPTER 27 ELECTRICAL (SFM)

CHAPTER 31 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (BSC, DSA, HCD, SFM)

CHAPTER 31B PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS (HCD)

CHAPTER 35 REFERENCED STANDARDS (DSA, OSHPD, SFM)

Chapter 1 – Scope and Application

Building Standards Commission

R105.5.1 [Permit] Expiration

New section changed permit expiration from 180 days to 12 months. Includes a provision stipulating that every permit shall remain valid if the work on the site authorized by the permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance. This amendment also allows for permit extensions; the exception being when the work authorized by the permit is determined to have been abandoned. The new code language reflects statutory requirements in Assembly Bill 2913 (Statutes of 2018), which became operative January 1, 2019 and amended Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 18938.5(b)(2)(B) and added HSC Section 18938.6 to Building Standards Law.

CBSC Information Bulletin 19-03 regarding permit expiration dates was issued May 23, 2019 to local building departments, state agencies and CBSC interested parties.

State Fire Marshal

1.11.1 Specified State-occupied Buildings

New definition with 11 criteria has been added in response to Senate Bill 85 (Chapter 31, Statutes of 2019) that required the State Fire Marshal to provide a more accurate definition.

Chapter 2 – Definitions

State Fire Marshal

Added new DEFINITIONS to support 2022 code changes: Child Care; Exterior Wall Assembly; Exterior Wall Covering; Inflatable Amusement Device; Photovoltaic (PV) Panel System, Ground Mounted; Photovoltaic (PV) Support Structure, Elevated; Toddler; Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI).

Chapter 3 – Building Planning

Department of Housing and Community Development

R301.2.2.10 Anchorage of water heaters

Repealed model code language about seismic design categories and replace references to IRC sections not adopted in California with reference to CPC.

R320.2 Live/work units

Amendment to correct references to CBC Chapters 11A and 11B for accessibility requirements.

R327 Aging-in-place design and fall prevention

Added new section that replaces IRC Section 327, Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs. Added to address specific aging-in-place design elements in new residential construction to facilitate access to operational features and to allow people to stay longer in their homes as they age.

State Fire Marshal

R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue opening required

Repealed language that conflicts with the CFC and California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Public Safety.

R313.3.2 Sprinklers

Amended existing California amendment to add dry pipe sprinkler.

R324.8 Elevated photovoltaic (PV) support structures, R324.8.1 and R324.8.2

Added new sections to establish appropriate fire testing and listing criteria for overhead photovoltaic (PV) support structures that could have people or vehicles in the space beneath them.

Figure R328.8.1 ESS vehicle impact protection

Added to illustrate the zones in which a typical residential garage Energy Storage System (ESS) installation would trigger the need for impact protection.

R328.8.2 Other locations subject to vehicle impact

Added to address other-than-garage locations that may also have vehicle access, such as residential driveways, and allows some flexibility to the AHJ and installer for larger, non-typical, or custom residential garages where the normal path of vehicle travel falls outside of the area defined in R328.8.1.

R328.8.3 Impact protection options

Added to define an impact protection area and set the expectation that the barriers are intended to deflect, resist or visually deter an impact. This language matches Section 312.3 in the IFC.

R336.2. Health and Safety Code Section 1597.46

Amendment to comply with changes made to the California Health and Safety Code (HSC) by Senate Bill 234 (Chapter 244, Statutes of 2019) regarding large family day-care homes. The revised HSC Section 1597.46 is printed in this section.

R336.6 Compliance

The paragraph regarding enforcement of HSC Sections 13145 and 13146 is repealed to comply with SB 234 (Chapter 244, Statutes of 2019).

R337.2 Definitions

APPLICABLE BUILDING. Added to define an applicable building relative to the regulations of Chapter 7A.

EXTERIOR WALL ASSEMBLY and EXTERIOR WALL COVERING. Added to distinguish between different exterior wall products in Section 707 of the California Building Code.

FIRE PROTECTION PLAN. Modified existing definition to provide a reference pointer to CFC Chapter 49 for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Area requirements.

FIRE-RESISTANT VEGETATION. Add new definition of plants less likely to ignite, contribute heat or spread flame. Also provides a list of resources for more information about these types of plants.

IGNITION-RESISTANT MATERIAL. Revised because SFM Standard 12-7A-5 has been repealed and rendered obsolete.

LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE. Repealed existing definition.

R337.6.2.1 Off ridge and ridge vents

Repealed language regarding vents mounted on a vertical surface that has been incorporated into CBC Section 706A.2 requirements. The new language in R337.6.2.1 allows for a compliance path for off ridge and ridge vents to be used in the wildland urban interface, with protections against ember intrusion.

R337.7.3 Exterior wall coverings and R337.7.3.1 Exterior wall assembly

Separated into two sections.

R337.7.4 Exterior wall assemblies and R337.7.4.1 Conditions of acceptance when tested in accordance with ASTM E2707

Revised language to clarify that the fire resistance rating for the newly defined “exterior wall assemblies” is consistent with exterior wall coverings in Section R337.7.3.

R337.10.4 Roof construction

Revised language to clarify that when an accessory building is required to be constructed of noncombustible materials or of ignition-resistant materials, its roof must meet Class A fire rating.

Chapter 4 – Foundations

Department of Housing and Community Development

R408.3 Unvented crawl space

Repealed amendment regarding crawl space perimeter wall insulation and reference to the California Energy Code.

California Energy Commission

R408.8 Under-floor vapor retarder

New Note with a specific reference to Table R702.7(5) in this section regarding the applicability of vapor retarders and insulation with respect to the difference between climate zones identified in ICC model codes and climate zones identified in the California Energy Code.

Chapter 7 – Wall Covering

Department of Housing and Community Development

R702.7.1 Class III vapor retarders

Repealed amendments pertaining to the California Climate Zones relative to vapor retarders for interior wall coverings. The California Energy Commission amended sections specific to climate zones in CRC Chapters 4, 7, 8, and Appendix AS and in the California Energy Code.

California Energy Commission

R702.7.2 California Energy Code and International Energy Conservation Code Climate Zones.

New section with a specific reference to Table R702.7(5) pertaining to the use spray foam plastic insulation and the difference between the applicability of climate zones identified in ICC model codes and the climate zones identified in the California Energy Code.

Table R702.7(5) IECC vs. California Energy Code Climate Zone Comparison

New Table depicting specific differences between climate zones identified in ICC model codes and climate zones identified in the California Energy Code.

Chapter 8 – Roof-Ceiling Construction

California Energy Commission

R806 Roof Ventilation, Note

Informational Note added to the section with specific reference to Table R702.7(5) regarding the applicability of energy efficiency measures and to reinforce the difference between climate zones identified in ICC model codes and climate zones identified in the California Energy Code.

State Fire Marshal

R806.1.1 Vents in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)

Amended to ensure that where vents are provided in WUI areas, they are required to be protected from the intrusion of burning embers and flame.

Chapter 9 – Roof Assemblies

State Fire Marshal

R902.1.2 Roof coverings within state responsibility areas

This existing amendment is repealed to correlate with CBC Chapters 7A and 15 for roof coverings in WUI areas.

Chapter 44 – Referenced Standards

State Fire Marshal

ASTM F2374

Added to address safety requirements for inflatable amusement devices also known as “bounce houses,” and to correlate with the type of devices covered by IFC requirements.

UL 9540-2020

Modifies the existing standard. The second edition of UL 9540 has new requirements that limit the maximum energy capacity of individual nonresidential electrochemical Energy Storage Systems (ESS) to 50 kWh with certain exceptions.

UL 9540A-Edition 4 2019

Modified the existing California amendment to correlate with other updates and new regulations regarding battery ESS.

Appendix AS – Strawbale Construction

California Energy Commission

Appendix AS – Strawbale Construction

Informational Note added to the appendix title heading with specific reference to Table R702.7(5) regarding the applicability of energy efficiency measures and to reinforce the difference between climate zones identified in ICC model codes and climate zones identified in the California Energy Code.

Department of Housing and Community Development

Amended this appendix to repeal references to climate zones and the California Energy Code.

Appendix AX

Building Standards Commission

Swimming Pool Safety Act

Amended the note under the title to reflect this law is mandatory, not optional for local adoption. To align with the CBC, Chapter 31, Appendix AX section numbers

California Energy Commission

Sections of the California Electrical Code were amended by CEC to assist code users by identifying additional applicable energy efficiency-based electrical requirements in the California Energy Code that are applicable to the following systems:

• Electrical power distribution systems.

• Panelboards in single-family and multifamily buildings

• Heat pump water heaters, electric cooktops, electric clothes dryers and their electric readiness in single-family and multifamily buildings

• Electrical requirements for energy storage systems (ESS) and their electric readiness in multifamily buildings  

Department of Housing and Community Development

90.2 Scope

New amendment to avoid conflict with text in Section 89.101.3.3 regarding installations in ships, watercraft other than floating dwelling units, railway rolling stock, aircraft, automotive vehicles, commercial coaches, mobile homes and recreational vehicles.

State Fire Marshal

620.71 Guarding Equipment

Repealed California amendment that prohibited the installation of an elevator motor controller and/or motion controller in the hoistway.

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

110.2 Approval

Defined new requirements for equipment that must be satisfied in order to be approved by OSHPD for use.

110.26 Spaces About Electrical Equipment. (C) Entrance to and Egress from Working Space. (3) Personnel Doors

Amendment to reference the CBC for additional exit door requirements for electrical equipment room rated 800-amperes or more.

404.4 Damp or Wet Locations. (C) Switches in Tub or Shower Spaces

Amendment to reduce the restriction distance for the installation of receptacles from five feet to three feet horizontally. This aligns with model code language in
Section 406.9(C).

517.30 Sources of Power. (B) Types of Power Sources. (3) Battery Systems

Amendment to allow battery systems to be used as an alternate power source.

517.32 Branches Requiring Automatic Connection. (A) Life Safety and Critical Branch Used in a Type 1 EES

Restore the 10-second restoration time for Type 1 life safety and critical branches.

517.34 Critical Branch. (A) Task Illumination, Fixed Equipment, and Selected Receptacles

Amendment for imaging equipment used for diagnostic services of emergency/trauma patients to be powered by the critical branch or equipment branch.

517.44 Connection to Equipment Branch. (B) Delayed Automatic or Manual Connection to the Equipment Branch. 517.44.1 [OSHPD 2, 4 & 5] Connection to Equipment Branch

Amendment to restore the requirement that Type 2 EES equipment branch load listed in Section 517.44(A) must automatically restore to operation at appropriate time-lag intervals following the energization of the life safety branch.

517.123 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5] Call Systems

(A) General. Added references to the CBC’s applicable sections for nurse call systems.

(C) Bath Stations. Changed the mounting height requirements for nurse call system “bath station” devices located at the patient toilets.

700.12 General Requirements. (C) Storage Battery

Amendment to require a storage battery system used as an alternate power source to have the equivalent capacity and operating duration as an equivalent generator set operating on an on-site fuel supply.

Chapter 1 – Scope and Application

Building Standards Commission

104.4.3.1 Expiration

New section changed permit expiration from 180 days to 12 months. Includes a provision stipulating that every permit shall remain valid if the work on the site authorized by the permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance. This amendment also allows for permit extensions; the exception being when the work authorized by the permit is determined to have been abandoned. The new code language reflects statutory requirements in Assembly Bill 2913 (Chapter 655, Statutes of 2018), which became operative January 1, 2019 and amended Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 18938.5(b)(2)(B) and added HSC Section 18938.6 to Building Standards Law.

CBSC Information Bulletin 19-03 regarding permit expiration dates was issued May 23, 2019 to local building departments, state agencies and CBSC interested parties.

State Fire Marshal

1.11.4.4 Fire Clearance Preinspection and 1.11.4.5 Care Facilities

Updated to meet Health and Safety Code Section 13244 and to align with other parts of Title 24 regarding fee structures for Fire Clearance Pre-inspection and Care Facilities.

1.11.6 Certificate of Occupancy

Updated to correlate with the requirements for certificate of occupancy in the CBC.

California Energy Commission

Section 1.1.8 California Energy Code Requirements for Locally Adopted Energy Standards

Amendment clarifies that “local jurisdictions that adopt changes to energy conservation or insulation standards (including energy efficiency measures) may not enforce such changes until the California Energy Commission has made the findings required by Public Resources Code Section 25402.1(h)(2), following the process specified in Section 10-106 of the California Administrative Code.”

Chapter 2 – Definitions

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

228.0 Z
ZONE [OSHPD 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5]

New code section has been added. OSHPD has added the definition of Zone to OSHPD 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 to specify the meaning of this term within Part 4 and reduce confusion.

Chapter 3 – General Regulations

Department of Housing and Community Development

311.2 Air Filters

Repealed amendment in the exceptions referencing the California Energy Code, since the California Energy Commission included this amendment in their rulemaking.

California Energy Commission

Section 311.5 California Energy Code Requirements for Residential Air Filtration

New code section added pointers specifying requirements for outdoor air delivery to occupied spaces where specified in California Energy Code Sections 150.0(m)12
and 160.2(b).

Chapter 4 – Ventilation Air

Building Standards Commission

402.1 Occupiable Spaces

Repealed amendment in the exceptions referencing the California Energy Code, since the California Energy Commission included this amendment in their rulemaking.

Department of Housing and Community Development

405.3 Bathroom Exhaust

Amendment providing a reference pointer to CALGreen (Part 11 of Title 24), Division 4.5, Environmental Quality.

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

407.5.1.3 Variable Air Volume

Amendment clarifies that spaces with pressure requirements per Table 4-A shall utilize an automatic modulating damper in the return or exhaust air for each space and that the damper will modulate from full open to minimum position in conjunction with the supply air VAV terminal equipment.

407.6 Economizers

New code section requires that systems with economizers shall include modulating relief and/or return fans to ensure compliance with the pressure requirements of spaces listed in Table 4-A.

420.0 Air Distribution Devices [OSHPD 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5]

New code section requires all air distribution devices and supply air outlets meet ASHRAE 170-2013, Section 6.7.2 and Table 6.7.2. This is consistent with other regulations that address prevention measures to abate disease-causing microorganisms within mechanical systems.

Chapter 6 – Duct systems

Department of Housing and Community Development

601.2 Sizing Requirements

Repealed amendment in the exceptions referencing the California Energy Code, since the California Energy Commission included this amendment in their rulemaking

603.10.1.1 Duct Leakage Tests for Residential Buildings

Repealed amendment in the exceptions referencing the California Energy Code, since the California Energy Commission included this amendment in their rulemaking.

California Energy Commission

Section 601.2.1 California Energy Code Residential Return Duct Sizing Requirements

New code section applicable to new construction and alterations with pointers to California Energy Code Tables 150.0-B and 150.0-C to specify return duct sizing requirements for single return and multiple return duct systems, respectively.

603.9.2.1 Duct Leakage Tests for Buildings that Meet Air Distribution System Duct Leakage Sealing Criteria in Title 24, Part 6

New code section with pointers to the California Energy Code applicable to single-family and multifamily buildings, hotels/motels and nonresidential buildings.

Chapter 9 – Installation of Specific Appliances

Department of Housing and Community Development

911.2.2 In Manufactured Homes and 912.1 1 Prohibited Installations and Exception

HCD does not adopt model code sections 911.2.2 and 912.1.1 to avoid possible conflict and to properly align with CCR, Title 25, and HSC Section 18025 regarding references and standards incorporated by reference for construction of manufactured homes, including decorative gas appliances for installation in fireplaces. HCD has reserved these sections accordingly.

Chapter 11 – Refrigeration

State Fire Marshal

1104.6 Applications for Human Comfort and for Nonindustrial Occupancies

Exceptions 1 and 2 added to allow the use of A2L refrigerant in specific self-contained factory sealed air conditioning units.

Chapter 12 – Hydronics

Department of Housing and Community Development

1217.5.2 Insulation, 1217.7 Wall and Ceiling Panels and 1220.4.5 Insulation

HCD repealed amendments in the exceptions referencing the California Energy Code, since the California Energy Commission included this amendment in their rulemaking for insulation requirements for concrete radiant flooring heated slabs, pipe insulation, and concrete snow melt heated slab floors.

California Energy Commission

1217.7.1 California Energy Code Pipe Insulation Requirements

New code section to reference the California Energy Code Sections 150.0(j)2 and 120.3(c) for pipe insulation requirements based on fluid temperature and pipe diameter. Also, where California Energy Code Table 120.3-A specifies insulation greater than R-12, the higher value is required.

1220.4.5.1 California Energy Code Insulation Requirements for Heated Slab Floors

New code section to reference the California Energy Code Section 110.8(g) and Table 110.8-A for additional insulation requirements for heated slab floors. Also, a higher level of insulation is required for Climate Zone 16, and more detailed requirements for installing insulation are specified in all climate zones.

Chapter 1 – Scope and Application

Building Standards Commission

R105.5.1 [Permit] Expiration

New section changed permit expiration from 180 days to 12 months. Includes a provision stipulating that every permit shall remain valid if the work on the site authorized by the permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance. This amendment also allows for permit extensions; the exception being when the work authorized by the permit is determined to have been abandoned. The new code language reflects statutory requirements in Assembly Bill 2913 (Chapter 655, Statutes of 2018), which became operative January 1, 2019 and amended Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 18938.5(b)(2)(B) and added HSC Section 18938.6 to Building Standards Law.

CBSC Information Bulletin 19-03 regarding permit expiration dates was issued May 23, 2019 to local building departments, state agencies and CBSC interested parties

Chapter 4 – Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings

Building Standards Commission

412.1.4.1 Nonwater Urinals with Drain Cleansing Action

Changed the term from “Urinals, Hybrid.”

Building Standards Commission and Division of the State Architect

Table 4-1 Occupant Load Factor

Co-adopted with BSC, who made the changes during the 2019 Intervening Code Adoption Cycle.

422.1 Fixture count and Table 422.1

Co-adopted with BSC to permit an alternate Table 4-1 (replaced Table A) as an exception which can be used if the jurisdiction has adopted it. In the 2019 edition of the CPC, DSA inadvertently omitted the language. DSA co-adopted the BSC amendment in the statement at the top of Table 422.1 to allow usage of Table 4-1 as an alternate for calculations.

Table A/Table 4-1

Table A is superseded by Table 4-1 which incorporates numerous additions, deletions and revisions for determining plumbing fixture count minimums.

California Energy Commission

401 General

Amended to prevent confusion regarding the interaction between standards for plumbing fixtures and fittings subject to regulation as water-using appliances, and standards for plumbing systems specified in adopted model code language.

Chapters 5 and 6 – Water Heaters and Water Supply and Distribution

California Energy Commission

501 General and 609.12 Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems

Amended to assist readers of the CPC by identifying additional energy efficiency requirements applicable to water heating systems and pipe insulation.

Chapter 6 – Water Supply and Distribution

State Fire Marshal

612.2 through 612.7.2 Water Supply and Distribution

Removed residential fire sprinkler systems from California Plumbing Code, and comply with California Residential Code and California Fire Code.

Chapter 13 – Health Care Facilities and Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

1304.1.1 [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 3, 4 & 5]

Added a reference to the California Fire Code Chapter 80.

1304.1.2 [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 3, 4 & 5]

New exception that a medical gas source system serving only an OSHPD 1R or 3 building may be located within it.

Chapter 15 – Alternate Water Sources for Nonpotable Applications

Department of Water Resources

1505.1 General

Amended this section to clarify the applicability of Section 1505 to landscape irrigation systems using recycled water.

1505.4 Connections to Potable or Recycled Water Supply Systems – Exception (4)

Added an exception for the use of a swivel ell or changeover device to supply potable water to a dual-plumbed system during an interruption in recycled water service.

Chapter 17 – Referenced Standards

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

Table 1701.1

Added ANSI/AAMI reference standard for water treatment equipment for hemodialysis applications.

Please visit the California Energy Commission’s website for Part 6 updates.

Overview

State Fire Marshal

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (SFM) has authority for the building standards in the California Fire Code (CFC). Unless otherwise noted, all updates noted in this section were made by SFM.

The bulk of amendments regarding Energy Storage Systems (ESS) occur in Chapters 1, 2, 9, 12 and Chapter 80, Referenced Standards. SFM repealed California ESS Intervening Code Adoption Cycle amendments and definitions that were early adopted ICC provisions in the 2019 Intervening Code Adoption Cycle, then adopted and replaced with unamended 2021 International Code Council (ICC) model code provisions in several chapters.

The bulk of amendments regarding Type IV construction—tall wood/mass timber and cross-laminated timber—occur in Chapter 7 Section 701.6, Chapter 9 Section 914.3.1.2, and Chapter 33 Section 3303.5, based on changes in model code. SFM repealed California tall wood/mass timber amendments that were early-adopted ICC provisions in the 2019 Intervening Code Cycle, then adopted and replaced with unamended 2021 ICC model code provisions.

Chapter 1 – Scope and Application

Building Standards Commission

R105.5.1 [Permit] Expiration

New section changed permit expiration from 180 days to 12 months. Includes a provision stipulating that every permit shall remain valid if the work on the site authorized by the permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance. This amendment also allows for permit extensions; the exception being when the work authorized by the permit is determined to have been abandoned. The new code language reflects statutory requirements in Assembly Bill 2913 (Chapter 655, Statutes of 2018), which became operative January 1, 2019 and amended Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 18938.5(b)(2)(B) and added HSC Section 18938.6 to Building Standards Law.

CBSC Information Bulletin 19-03 regarding permit expiration dates was issued May 23, 2019 to local building departments, state agencies and CBSC interested parties.

State Fire Marshal

1.11.1 Scope Specified state-occupied buildings

New definition with 11 criteria has been added in response to Senate Bill 85 (Chapter 31, Statutes of 2019) that required the State Fire Marshal to provide a more accurate definition.

1.11.6 Certificate of Occupancy

Amendment referencing CBC Section 105.2 to clarify work exempt from permitting requirements.

105.6.53 Lithium batteries

Amendment to require an operational permit for an accumulation of more than 15 cubic feet of lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries and storage shall comply with new amendments in CFC Section 322.

Chapter 2 – Definitions

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

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.

MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES Repealed this term to align with California Code of Regulations Title 25, Housing and Community Development. See Chapter 3 changes below.

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 useable space underneath intended for secondary use such as providing shade for motor vehicle parking. Requirements for installation are addressed in CBC 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.

Chapter 3 – General Regulations

User Note, Section 301.2 Permits and Section 319 Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles

Repealed model code and references to mobile food vehicles throughout the code to address concerns regarding conflicting jurisdiction requirements between Title 25 and the CFC.

Section 322 Storage of Lithium-ion and Lithium Metal Batteries

Adopted new section to address safety requirements, as well as associated sections in Chapter 4 below.

Chapter 4 – Emergency Planning and Preparedness

403.10.6 Lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries and 403.10.6.1 Mitigation planning

Amendments in these sections address fire safety and emergency action regarding battery storage and mitigation planning in the event of thermal runaway.

Chapter 9 – Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

Amendments in this chapter address nearly every subsection regarding every occupancy and SFM application.

SFM repealed several California amendments and adopted 2021 IFC model code language for automatic sprinkler systems, energy storage systems, explosion control, venting, and gas detection systems.

Major amendments were made to requirements for compliance with updated NFPA 72 standards in model code regarding solar photovoltaic power systems, portable fire extinguishers and gas detection systems.

907.2.6.4 Group I-4

New section to include the intent of the smoke detection requirements for Group I-4 occupancies with a reference to Section 436.1.

907.2.11.8 Specific location requirements

Modified to address the references based on changes to both the NFPA 72 Standard 29.11.3.4, and the model code regarding smoke alarms and smoke detection systems.

913.1 General

Amend the exception for automatic sprinkler pumps to correlate with the California Residential Code section R313.

Chapter 10 – Means of Egress

1032.2.1.2 Maintenance and 1032.2.1.3 Examination

Adjustments and revisions to address maintenance requirements for fire escapes that have been relocated to Section 1032.

Chapter 12 – Energy Systems

Sections 1202, 1203, 1204, 1205, 1206 and 1207

Repealed, renumbered, amended and carried forward existing amendments in Chapter 12 to adopt updated 2021 IFC model code language.

1207.11.7 through 1207.11.7.3

Section 1207.11.7

Amendments regarding specific appliances, ESS equipment and devices that need protection from impact in a clearly defined area in residential garages and carports.

Figure 1207.11.7.1

Added to illustrate the zones in which a typical residential garage ESS installation would trigger the need for impact protection, following prescriptive barrier and post designs.

Chapter 31 – Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures

3101.1 Scope

Carried forward existing amendments and added new amendment regarding temporary structures, water filled vessels and inflatable amusement devices.

3103.8.2 Location

Repealed the reference to Title 19 regulations regarding vehicle parking near tents.

3103.9.1 Water Filled Vessels

Amendment requiring the tent manufacturer to provide the documentation permitting use of water filled vessels for anchoring and securing their tents.

Section 3106 Inflatable Amusement Devices

Amendment requiring basic design and safety criterion in accordance with ASTM F2374 for inflatable amusement devices also known as “bounce houses.” 

Chapter 38 – Higher Education Laboratories

IFC Chapter 38 is omitted in its entirety to correlate with the California Building Code and amendments regarding the Group L occupancy.

Chapter 49 – Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Areas

The WUI amendments to the CFC were developed through the Office of the State Fire Marshal WUI task group and collaboration with local fire departments, state agencies, building industry, testing labs, and stakeholders.

The user note under the Chapter 49 title is added to give the code user a general understanding and background information on the development process of the regulations and their application.

4902 Definitions

FIRE-RESISTANT VEGETATION New definition of plants less likely to ignite, contribute heat or spread flame. Also provides a list of resources for more information about these types of plants.

LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA (LRA) Amended to be consistent with language used in rest of the WUI regulations.

4903 Plans

Added to grant authority to local fire officials to require building owners to provide a fire protection plan to mitigate the wildfire hazards that may exist based on a project-specific wildfire hazard assessment that includes considerations of location, topography, aspect, and climatic and fire history.

The fire protection plan shall address fire department access, egress, road and address signage, water supply, fuel reduction and defensible space requirements in accordance with the California Public Resources Code.

4904.3 Local Agency Requirements

New amendment establishes requirements for local agencies to provide information to the public regarding the identification of very high fire hazard severity zones (VHFHSZ) within a 30-day period. Other new requirements in this subsection address local agency responsibilities and duties to develop fire severity zone maps accessible to the general public, as well as requirements to designate by ordinance VHFHSZ.

Section 4906 Vegetation Management

New amendments in this section include additional requirements for the development, identification and maintenance of the vegetation management zones adjacent to structures, as well as design criteria for specific types of fire-resistant and non-fire-resistant vegetation.

4908 Fire Safe Development Regulations & Section 4909 Subdivision Review Survey

New code sections added to comply with AB 2911 (Chapter 641, Statutes of 2018) which requires a survey of local governments every five years to identify existing subdivisions in the state responsibility area (SRA) or VHFHSZ without a secondary egress route. Subsections authorize the Board of Forestry and SFM-specified local government bodies to make recommendations to include creating secondary access or access road improvements, among other options.

4910 General Plan Safety Element

Added to comply with AB 2911 (Chapter 641, Statutes of 2018) which requires cities and counties to adopt a comprehensive general plan with various elements including a safety element for protection of the community from unreasonable risks associated with various hazards, including wildfires.

Chapter 80 – Referenced Standards

Amended several referenced standards to correlate with model code revisions and new California amendments.

ASTM F2374

Added regarding provisions for inflatable amusement devices.

Appendix P – Community Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Hazard Evaluation Framework

Although SFM does not adopt Appendix P statewide in the California Fire Code, when adopted by local jurisdictions and fire districts, this appendix is meant to be a tool to enable communities to collect, assemble and represent the associated risks within a WUI fire area.

Chapter 1 – Scope and Application

Building Standards Commission

R105.5.1 [Permit] Expiration

New section changed permit expiration from 180 days to 12 months. Includes a provision stipulating that every permit shall remain valid if the work on the site authorized by the permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance. This amendment also allows for permit extensions; the exception being when the work authorized by the permit is determined to have been abandoned. The new code language reflects statutory requirements in Assembly Bill 2913 (Chapter 655, Statutes of 2018), which became operative January 1, 2019 and amended Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 18938.5(b)(2)(B) and added HSC Section 18938.6 to Building Standards Law.

CBSC Information Bulletin 19-03 regarding permit expiration dates was issued May 23, 2019 to local building departments, state agencies and CBSC interested parties.

Division of the State Architect

1.9.2.1.4 Reference to other chapters and 1.9.2.2.4 Reference to other chapters

Added to redirect references for public schools and community colleges to the applicable “A” chapters of the CBC.

State Fire Marshal

1.11.1 SFM—Office of the State Fire Marshal

Added a definition of Specified State-occupied Building.

1.11.4.4 Fire clearance preinspection and 1.11.4.5 Care facilities

Update the fees that are charged for inspections to meet the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 13244.

1.11.6 Certificate of Occupancy

Correlated the requirements for certificate of occupancy with the regulations in the California Building Code.

Chapter 2 – Definitions

Building Standards Commission and Division of the State Architect

202 General Definitions

Relocated existing definitions for BUILDING OFFICIAL and ENFORCEMENT AGENCY from Section 318.1 to Section 202.

Division of the State Architect

201 General

Adopted Section 201 (it was not adopted in 2019 CEBC).

201.3 Terms defined in other codes

Amended to reference applicable sections of the California Administrative Code
(Part 1 of Title 24) where the definitions contained therein govern.

Chapter 3 – Provisions for All Compliance Methods

Building Standards Commission and Division of the State Architect

Table 317.5 Minimum seismic design performance levels for structural and nonstructural components

Revised table footnote #2 and added footnote #3 to clarify that there are two alternate compliance paths in addition to the criteria presented in the table.

317.8 ASCE 41 Chapter 14

Coordinated with the latest version of referenced standard ASCE 41.

319.7 Prescriptive selection of the design method

Revised Subsection 319.7.2 to clarify the condition triggering Method B approach based on building irregularities.

319.10 Structural observation, testing and inspection

Revised the language to coordinate with associated regulations the California Building Code and repeal redundant and/or contradictory regulations.

Building Standards Commission

318 Definitions

Relocated BUILDING OFFICIAL and ENFORCEMENT AGENCY definitions to Chapter 2 and repealed the rest of the definitions from Section 318.1 except ADDITION, ALTERATION, and REPAIR.

Division of the State Architect

318 Definitions

Relocated BUILDING OFFICIAL and ENFORCEMENT AGENCY definitions to Chapter 2 and repealed the rest of the definitions from Section 318.1 except for REPAIR. Added reference to applicable sections of California Administrative Code (Part 1), where the definitions contained therein govern.

319.1 Basis for evaluation and design

Revised Exception 2 to restore original intent and update for compatibility with current code adoption cycle. As originally authored, Exception 2 was intended to apply to the conversion of a nonconforming building to use as a school building in accordance with Section 4-307 of Part 1. It was not intended to apply to the rehabilitation of an existing school building when required by Section 4-309(c) of Part 1. Restored the phrase “as it was adopted by the governing jurisdiction” to make clear that the previous code is permitted to be used as originally applied rather than requiring compliance with its DSA-SS or DSA-SS/CC amendments (e.g., the “A” chapters).

321.2.3 Peer review

Added language to align with the current practice of review and approval by the California Geological Survey. This updates regulations to reflect the current requirements for seismic ground motion records used in time history analysis.

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

Because several sections were added to the IEBC, OSHPD sections in Chapters 3 and 3A were relocated and renumbered.

312.3.3.2 (formerly 309.3.3.2) Psychiatric nursing service

Amended existing language to replace 1224.31 with Section 1228 for psychiatric nursing service. Section 1224.31 applies to medical psychiatric services and is not acceptable for an OSHPD 1R building.

304A.3.4.5 (formerly 303A.3.4.5) SPC-4D using ASCE 41

Replaced entire section on seismic separations in ASCE 41-13 to be more consistent with the initial intent of the change and current inventory of SPC-3 and higher buildings, at the same time ensuring adequate level of safety from collapse of the adjacent building due to potential pounding impacts.

304A.3.5.9 ASCE 41 Section 8.4.2.3.2.1

Added new section for foundations modeled as a fixed base or a flexible base.

304A.3.5.13 ASCE 41 Section 10.12.3

Added new section to modify ASCE 41 Section 10.12.3 and provide a new exception to this section.

Chapter 5 – Prescriptive Compliance Method

Building Standards Commission

502.1 General

Repealed the language requiring Sections 502.4 and 503.3 be replaced by the requirements of Sections 317 through 322. Sections 502.4 and 503.3 have been adopted by BSC since 2016.

Chapter 16 – Referenced Standards

State Fire Marshal

Added amendments to the adopted and referenced NFPA 13R and NFPA 72 standards from the California Fire Code, so the same information is found in both codes.

Division of the State Architect

Adopted Supplement 3 to ASCE 7 in addition to Supplement 1, which is already adopted by the model code.

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

Adopted Supplement 3 to ASCE 7 in addition to Supplement 1 for OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 4 and 5. Adopted Supplement 1 to ASCE 41 for OSHPD 1R, 2, 4 and 5.

Department of Housing and Community Development

HCD proposed editorial changes only with no intended change in regulatory effect, such as moving existing amendments following model code changes. Example: carbon monoxide alarm requirements were moved from Chapter 5 to Chapter 3.

Chapter 2 – Definitions

Building Standards Commission (BSC), Division of the State Architect (DSA), Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)

AUTOMATIC LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – ALMS (BSC, DSA, HCD) Added to clarify the term as used within CALGreen and in the EV charging industry and refers to ALMS which is allowed for use by the California Electrical Code.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CAPABLE SPACE (BSC, HCD, DSA) Added to clarify the term as used within CALGreen and in the EV charging industry and refers to a space which has capability or infrastructure to facilitate future EV charging.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) READY SPACE (HCD) Added to clarify the term as used within CALGreen and in the EV charging industry and refers to a space which is ready for EV charging and equipped with a receptacle or charger.

LEVEL 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE) (HCD) Added to residential sections of CALGreen and clarifies that the new term as used within Sections 4.106.4.2. and A4.106.8.2.1 refers a Level 2 EV charger and supporting electrical equipment.

LOW-POWER LEVEL 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING RECEPTACLE (HCD) Added to residential sections of CALGreen to clarify the electrical requirements for this type of receptacle as required in Sections 4.106.4.2.1 and 4.106.4.2.2.

ZERO-EMITTING AND HIGH-EFFICIENT VEHICLES (BSC, DSA) Amended from “Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles” to “Zero-emitting and High-efficient Vehicles.”

OFF-STREET LOADING SPACES (BSC, DSA) Added to align with the new code language for EV charging for medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles.

NONWATER URINAL WITH DRAIN CLEANSING ACTION (BSC, HCD, DSA) Amended from “Urinal, Hybrid” to “Nonwater Urinal with Drain Cleansing Action” to align terminology with the California Plumbing Code; no change in regulatory effect.

Chapter 4 – Residential Mandatory Measures

Department of Housing and Community Development

HCD repealed various existing code sections and provisions to reformat, modify, and adopt new sections addressing EV charging for multifamily buildings, and hotels and motels.

4.106.4 and subsections. EV charging for new construction

Expanded EV charging requirements to installation of EV charging receptacles and EV chargers (EVSE).

• Modified Exception 1 to address situations in which there is no local utility power supply or when the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.

• Repealed references to specific dollar amounts for exceptions due to variations in utility costs based upon locations.

• Included an exception related to adverse impact to construction cost of a project, similar to the provision for nonresidential EV charging.

4.106.4.2 New multifamily dwellings, hotels and motels and new residential parking facilities

New regulation to clarify that calculations for EV spaces are to be rounded up to the nearest whole number and EV spaces to be counted as parking spaces only for the purposes of meeting parking space requirements at the local level (Vehicle Code Section 22511.2).

4.106.4.2.1 Multifamily development projects with less than 20 dwelling units; and hotels and motels with less than 20 sleeping units or guest rooms

New regulation requiring that ten percent of the total number of parking spaces on a building site support future Level 2 EVSE, the installation of EV ready spaces for twenty-five percent (25%) of the total number of parking spaces equipped with low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles, and clarification that no more than one receptacle must be installed per dwelling unit.

4.106.4.2.2 Multifamily development projects with 20 or more dwelling units, hotels and motels with 20 or more sleeping units or guest rooms

New regulations requiring that ten percent (10%) of the total number of parking spaces on site support future Level 2 EVSE; the installation of EV-ready spaces for twenty-five percent (25%) of the total number of parking spaces equipped with low power Level 2 EV charging receptacles; and five percent (5%) of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with Level 2 EVSE. The use of an ALMS is allowed when low-power Level 2 EV charging receptacles or Level 2 EVSE are installed beyond the minimum required.

4.106.4.2.2.1 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)

Added requirements for space location and dimensions, with a reference to the California Building Code to address accessibility.

4.106.4.2.3 EV space requirements

Amended requirements for single and multiple EV spaces, and added a requirement for EV-ready space signage.

4.106.4.3 Electric vehicle charging for additions and alterations of parking facilities serving existing multifamily buildings

Expanded EV charging infrastructure for additions and alterations triggered when new parking facilities are added, or electrical systems or lighting of existing parking facilities are added or altered, and the work requires a building permit. The new regulation requires that 10 percent (10%) of the total number of parking spaces being added or altered be EV capable to support future Level 2 EVSE.

4.410.1 Operation and maintenance manual

Amended existing Item 11 to add Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and added a new Item 12 to require that the operation and maintenance manual contain information and/or drawings identifying the location of grab bar reinforcements.

Chapter 5 – Nonresidential Mandatory Measures

Building Standards Commission and Division of the State Architect

5.106.5.2 Designated parking for clean air vehicles

Repealed the mandatory requirement for designated parking for clean air vehicles.

5.106.5.3 Electric vehicle (EV) charging and subsections

Amended to increase the EV capable space percentages and add a new requirement for installed Level 2 or DCFC chargers.

5.504.4.7 Thermal insulation

Relocated thermal insulation from voluntary to mandatory and added verification of compliance.

5.504.4.8 Acoustical ceilings and wall panels

Relocated acoustical ceilings and wall panels from voluntary to mandatory along with verification of compliance.

Building Standards Commission

5.106.5.4 Electric vehicle (EV) charging: medium-duty and heavy-duty and subsections

Added new regulations for electric vehicle charging readiness requirements for new construction of warehouses, grocery stores and retail stores with planned off-street loading spaces.

Division of the State Architect

5.506.3 Carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring in classrooms

Added new requirement for carbon dioxide monitors in classrooms only in new building construction, and not alterations and additions.

5.106.12 Shade trees and subsections

Amended exceptions for surface parking and hardscape areas to provide clarity that excepted play areas for organized sports activities, such as basketball courts, are removed from the total area calculation of the hardscape areas on the campus.

Chapter A4 – Residential Voluntary Measures

California Energy Commission

A4.2 Energy efficiency
A4.201.1 Scope

Updated and provided a new web link to the CEC website.

A4.203.1.1 Hourly source energy design rating (EDR1) and Table A4.203.1.1

Updated for EDR1 margins for climate zones.

A4.203.1.2.3 HERS – Verified compact hot water distribution system and A4.203.1.2.4 HERS – Verified drain water heat recovery

Amended to add details for compliance.

A4.203.1.2.5 High performance vertical fenestration, A4.203.1.2.6 Heat pump water heater demand management, A4.203.1.2.7 Battery storage system controls and A4.203.1.2.8 Heat pump space and water heating

Added as prerequisite options to standardize phrasing to remove unneeded references to HERS verification and to apply a broader range of equipment types and construction performance approaches to meet the overall requirements.

A4.203.1.3 Performance standard (repealed), A4.203.1.3.1 Tier 1 (repealed), A4.203.1.3.2 Tier 2. (repealed) and A4.203.1.3 Consultation with local electric service provider (renumbered)

Sections repealed and amended to remove reference to CALGreen tiers and to recommend consultation with a local electric service provider for jurisdictions considering reducing the Energy Design Rating (EDR) target when using solar PV systems larger than required by the California Energy Code.

Chapter A5 – Nonresidential Voluntary Measures

Building Standards Commission

A5.106.5.1.1, A5.106.5.1.2, Table A5.106.5.1.1 and Table A5.106.5.1.2 Designated parking for clean air vehicles

Amended the Tier 1 and Tier 2 voluntary requirements and repealed Tables A5.106.5.1.1 and A5.106.5.1.2.

A5.106.5.3.1 and A5.106.5.3.2 Electric vehicle charging

Increased voluntary EV capable space percentages.

A5.303.4.1 Nonwater urinal with drain cleansing action

Amended to align with the new definition and California Plumbing Code.

A5.504.4.8 Thermal insulation

Amended to move Tier 2 requirements to Tier 1 (Tier 1 moved to mandatory) and verification of compliance was renumbered to A5.504.8.1.

A5.6 Voluntary Tiers and CALGreen Verification Guidelines

Amend checklists affected by proposed mandatory and voluntary updates.

California Energy Commission

A5.201.1 Scope

Updated and provided a new web link to the CEC website.

Building Standards Commission

Cross Reference Table

Amended the chapter titles and associated sections in Title 24. This table serves as a non-regulatory aid to the code user.

State Fire Marshal

Chapter 12-7A, Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure

Repealed ignition-resistant material SFM Standard 12-7A-5.