11B-245 Public Accommodations Located in Private Residences — 2025 California Building Code
California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) § 11B-245 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
11B-245.1 General. Public accommodations located in private residences shall comply with Section 11B-245.
11B-245.2 Application. When a public accommodation is located in a private residence, that portion used exclusively in the operation of the public accommodation or that portion used both for the public accommodation and for residential purposes is covered by the new construction and alterations requirements of this chapter.
Exception: The portion of the residence used exclusively as a residence is not required to be accessible in accordance with this chapter.
11B-245.3 Accessible elements required. The accessible portion of the residence extends to those elements used to enter the public accommodation, including the front sidewalk, if any, the door or entryway, and hallways; and those portions of the residence, interior or exterior, available to or used by employees or visitors of the public accommodation, including restrooms.
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