Chapter 33 — SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION
Section 3303 — DEMOLITION
2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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3303.1 Construction documents. ¶
3303.1 Construction documents. Construction documents and a schedule for demolition shall be submitted where required by the building official. Where such information is required, work shall not be done until such construction documents or schedule, or both, are approved.
3303.2 Pedestrian protection. ¶
3303.2 Pedestrian protection. The work of demolishing any building shall not be commenced until pedestrian protection is in place as required by this chapter.
3303.3 Means of egress. ¶
3303.3 Means of egress. A horizontal exit shall not be destroyed unless and until a substitute means of egress has been provided and approved.
3303.4 Vacant lot. ¶
3303.4 Vacant lot. Where a structure has been demolished or removed, the vacant lot shall be filled and maintained to the existing grade or in accordance with the ordinances of the jurisdiction having authority.
3303.5 Water accumulation. ¶
3303.5 Water accumulation. Provision shall be made to prevent the accumulation of water or damage to any foundations on the premises or on adjacent property.
3303.6 Utility connections. ¶
3303.6 Utility connections. Service utility connections shall be discontinued and capped in accordance with the approved rules and the requirements of the applicable governing authority. [F] 3303.7 Fire safety during demolition. Fire safety during demolition shall comply with the applicable requirements of this code and the applicable provisions of Chapter 33 of the California Fire Code .