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Chapter 14 — EXTERIOR WALLS

1401 General — 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) § 1401 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

1401.1 Scope.

The provisions of this chapter shall establish the minimum requirements for exterior walls, exterior wall assemblies, exterior wall coverings, exterior wall openings, exterior windows and doors, exterior soffits and fascias, and architectural trim.

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