Section 1205 — YARDS OR COURTS — 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2)

1205.1 General. ¶

1205.1 General. This section shall apply to yards and courts adjacent to exterior openings that provide natural light or ventilation. Such yards and courts shall be on the same lot as the building.

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1205.2 Yards. ¶

1205.2 Yards. Yards shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width for buildings two stories or less above grade plane. For buildings more than two stories above grade plane, the minimum width of the yard shall be increased at the rate of 1 foot (305 mm) for each additional story. For buildings exceeding 14 stories above grade plane, the required width of the yard shall be computed on the basis of 14 stories above grade plane.

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1205.3 Courts. ¶

1205.3 Courts. Courts shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width. Courts having windows opening on opposite sides shall be not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) in width. Courts shall be not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in length unless bounded on one end by a public way or yard. For buildings more than two stories above grade plane, the court shall be increased 1 foot (305 mm) in width and 2 feet on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT (610 mm) in length for each additional story. For buildings exceeding 14 stories above grade plane, the required dimensions shall be…

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