Chapter 35 — REFERENCED STANDARDS

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User notes: About this chapter: The California Building Code contains numerous references to standards promulgated by other organizations that are used to provide requirements for materials and methods of construction. This chapter contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are referenced in this code. These standards, in essence, are part of this code to the extent of the reference to the standard. [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC, OSHPD 1 & 4] Reference to other chapters. In addition to the code sections referenced, the standards listed in this chapter are applicable to the respective code…

2410.1 501.6-18: Recommended Dynamic Test Method for Determining the Seismic Drift…

2410.1 501.6-18: Recommended Dynamic Test Method for Determining the Seismic Drift Causing Glass Fallout from a Wall System

2410.1 TIR A8-16: Structural Performance of Composite Thermal Barrier Framing Systems

2410.1 TIR A8-16: Structural Performance of Composite Thermal Barrier Framing Systems

2411.1 ACI American Concrete Institute, 38800 Country Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI…

2411.1 ACI American Concrete Institute, 38800 Country Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3439 117—10: Specification for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials 1901.7.1 216.1—14: Code Requirements for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry Construction Assemblies Table 721.1(2), 722.1 318—19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete 722.2.4.3, 1604.3.2, 1616.2.1, 1616.3.1, 1704.5, Table 1705.3, 1705.3.2, 1705A.3.9, Table 1705A.3, 1808.8.2, Table 1808.8.2, 1808.8.5, 1808.8.6, 1809.14, 1810.1.3, 1810.2.4.1, 1810.3.2.1.1, 1810.3.2.1.2, 1810.3.8, 1810.3.9.2,…

2215.2 ANSI/AISC 358—22: Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel…

2215.2 ANSI/AISC 358—22: Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications Table 1705A.2.1, 2202.2.1, 2202.2.1.2, 2202.3, 2202A.3, 2202A.6, 2215.3, 2205A, 2205.4, 2206A.2, 2206.2.1 ANSI/AISC 360—22: Specification for Structural Steel Buildings 722.5.2.2.1, 1604.3.3, 1705.2.1, 1705A.2.1, Table 1705A.2.1, 1705A.2.5, 2201A.5.1, 2202.1, 2202.2.1.1, 2204.4, 2204A.4, 2215.1.1, 2215A.1.2, 2215A.2.1 ANSI/AISC 370—21: Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings 1705.2.2, 1705.2.2, Table 1705A.2.1, 1705A.2.2, 2203.1 AISI American Iron and…

1603A.2 41—17: [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings

1603A.2 41—17: [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings

1603A.2 41 — 23: [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 4 and 5] Seismic Evaluation and…

1603A.2 41 — 23: [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 4 and 5] Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings

1603A.2 49—21: Wind Tunnel Testing for Buildings and Other Structures

1603A.2 49—21: Wind Tunnel Testing for Buildings and Other Structures 1609.1.1 55—16: Tensile Membrane Structures 3102.2 ASHRAE ASHRAE, 180 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 90.1—2022: Energy Standard for Sites and Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings 1202.1 170—2021: Ventilation of Health Care Facilities 1020.6 171 — 2017: Method of Testing for Rating Seismic and Wind Restraints 1705.14.2, 1705A.14.2 ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016 A17.1—2022/CSA B44—22: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators 11B-407.1,…

B31.3 —2014: [SLC] Process Piping

B31.3 —2014: [SLC] Process Piping 415.11.6 B31.3—2022: Process Piping 415.11.7 ASSP American Society of Safety Professionals, 520 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 ANSI/ASSP Z359.1—2020: The Fall Protection Code 1015.6, 1015.7 ASTM ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428 A6/A6M—21: Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes and Sheet Piling 1810.3.2.3, 1810.3.5.3.1, 1810.3.5.3.3 A36/A36M—19: Specification for Carbon Structural Steel 1810.3.2.3 A153/A153M—2016A: Specification for Zinc…

2410.1 C1492—2003(2016): Standard Specification for Concrete Roof Tile

2410.1 C1492—2003(2016): Standard Specification for Concrete Roof Tile 1507.3.5 C1568—08(2020): Standard Test Method for Wind Resistance of Concrete and Clay Roof Tiles (Mechanical Uplift Resistance Method) 1504.3.1.1 C1569—03(2016): Standard Test Method for Wind Resistance of Concrete and Clay Roof Tiles (Wind Tunnel Method) 1504.3.1.2 C1570—03(2016): Standard Test Method for Wind Resistance of Concrete and Clay Roof Tiles (Air Permeability Method) 1504.3.1.3 C1586—20: Standard Guide for Quality Assurance of Mortars 2105.3, 2105A.3 C1600/C1600M—19: Standard Specification for Rapid Hardening…

2003.1 D1.3/D1.3M—2018: Structural Welding Code—Sheet Steel

2003.1 D1.3/D1.3M—2018: Structural Welding Code—Sheet Steel Table 1705A.2.1, 1705.2.7, 1705A.2.7 on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. REFERENCED STANDARDS D1.4/D1.4M—2018-AMD1: Structural Welding Code—Steel Reinforcing Bars 1704.5, 1705.2.7, Table 1705.3, 1705.3.1, 1704A.5 , 1705A.2.7, Table 1705A.3, 1705A.3.1, 1903.5, 1903A.5, 2107.3, 2107A.3 D1.6D/1.6M—2017: Structural Welding Code—Stainless Steel Table 1705A.2.1, 1705A.2.7 D1.8/D1.8M—2021: Structural Welding Code—Seismic Supplement Table 1705A.2.1, 1705.2.5, 1705A.2.7 QC1—2016: Specification for AWS Certification of Welding…

1210.4 ANSI/DASMA 107—2020: Room Fire Test Standard for Garage Doors Using Foam Plastic…

1210.4 ANSI/DASMA 107—2020: Room Fire Test Standard for Garage Doors Using Foam Plastic Insulation 2603.4.1.9 ANSI/DASMA 108—2017: Standard Method for Testing Sectional Garage Doors, Rolling Doors and Flexible Doors: Determination of Structural Performance Under Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference 1709.5.2.1 ANSI/DASMA 115—2017: Standard Method for Testing Sectional Doors, Rolling Doors and Flexible Doors: Determination of Structural Performance Under Missile Impact and Cyclic Wind Pressure 1609.2.2 DHA Decorative Hardwoods Association, 42777 Trade West Dr, Sterling, VA 20166 ANSI/HPVA…

3006.3 ICC-ES AC 106—24 : Acceptance Criteria for Predrilled Fasteners (Screw Anchors)…

3006.3 ICC-ES AC 106—24: Acceptance Criteria for Predrilled Fasteners (Screw Anchors) in Masonry 1617A.1.19 ICC-ES AC 125—24: Acceptance Criteria for Concrete and Reinforced and Unreinforced Masonry Strengthening Using Externally Bonded Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Systems 1911A.3, 1911.3 ICC-ES AC 156—24: Acceptance Criteria for Seismic Certification by Shake-Table Testing of Nonstructural Components 1705A.14.3 ICC-ES AC 178—24: : Acceptance Criteria for Inspection and Verification of Concrete, and Reinforced and Unreinforced Masonry Strengthening Using Fiber-Reinforced Polymer…

29.1 Approval of Sprinkler Systems and Private Fire Service Mains.

29.1 Approval of Sprinkler Systems and Private Fire Service Mains. The installing contractor shall do the following: (1) Notify the authority having jurisdiction and the property owner or property owner’s authorized representative of the time and date testing will be performed. (2) Perform all required testing ( see Section 29.2 ). (3) Complete and sign the appropriate contractor’s material and test certificate(s) ( see Figure A.29.1 ). 35-30 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. REFERENCED STANDARDS (4) Remove all caps and straps prior to placing the…

29.3 Instructions.

29.3 Instructions. The installing contractor shall provide the property owner or the property owner’s authorized representative with the following: (1) All literature and instructions provided by the manufacturer describing proper operation and maintenance of any equipment and devices installed. (2) NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, testing, and maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2013 California Edition. (3) Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 5, “Fire Extinguishing Systems.” Revise Section 29.4.1 as follows: 29.4.1 The installing contractor shall identify a…

11.4 Instructions.

11.4 Instructions. The installing contractor shall provide the property owner or the property owner's authorized representative with the following: (1) All literature and instructions provided by the manufacturer describing proper operation and maintenance of any equipment and devices installed. (2) NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 2013 California Edition and Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 5. (3) Once the system is accepted by the authority having jurisdiction a label as prescribed by Title 19, California…

1029.4 12-7-3: Fire-testing Furnaces

1029.4 12-7-3: Fire-testing Furnaces NA 12-7A-1: Exterior Wall Siding and Sheathing 703A.7, 707A.2 12-7A-2: Exterior Window 703A.7, 708A.2.1 12-7A-3: Under Eave 703A.7, 707A.8 12-7A-4: Decking: 703A.7, 709A.3 12-7A-4A: Decking Alternate Method A 703A.7, 709A.3 12-7A-5: Ignition Resistant Building Material 703A.7, 709A.3 12-8-100: Room Fire Tests for Wall and Ceiling Materials NA 12-10-1: Power Operated Exit Doors NA 12-10-2: Single Point Latching or Locking Devices NA 12-10-3: Emergency Exit and Panic Hardware NA (The Office of the State Fire Marshal standards referred to above are found in…

1505.6 UBC Standard 15-3: Wood Shakes

1505.6 UBC Standard 15-3: Wood Shakes

1505.6 UBC Standard 15-4: Wood Shingles

1505.6 UBC Standard 15-4: Wood Shingles

1505.6 UL UL LLC, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

1505.6 UL UL LLC, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 9—2009: Fire Tests of Window Assemblies—with Revisions through March 2020 Table 716.1(1), 716.1.1, 716.1.2.2.2, 716.2.1.3, 716.3.1.1, 716.3.1.2, 716.3.2.1.3, 716.3.4, 1013.5 10A—2009: Tin Clad Fire Doors—with Revisions through July 20, 2018 716.2.1 10B—2008: Fire Tests of Door Assemblies—with Revisions through May 2020 Table 716.1(1), 716.1.1, 716.1.2.2.1, 716.2.1.2, 716.2.2.2, 716.2.2.3.1, 716.2.5.1.1 on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. REFERENCED STANDARDS 10C—2016: Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies—with…

J108.1 General.

J108.1 General. Cut and fill slopes shall be set back from the property lines in accordance with this section. Setback dimensions shall be measured perpendicular to the property line and shall be as shown in Figure J108.1, unless substantiating data is submitted justifying reduced setbacks. FIGURE J108.1—DRAINAGE DIMENSIONS Property Line H/5 but 2 ft. minimum Top of Slope For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. APPENDIX J-4 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. APPENDIX J—GRADING

J108.2 Top of slope.

J108.2 Top of slope. The setback at the top of a cut slope shall be not less than that shown in Figure J108.1, or than is required to accommodate any required interceptor drains, whichever is greater.

J108.3 Slope protection.

J108.3 Slope protection. Where required to protect adjacent properties at the toe of a slope from adverse effects of the grading, additional protection, approved by the building official, shall be included. Examples of such protection include but are not be limited to: 1. Setbacks greater than those required by Figure J108.1. 2. Provisions for retaining walls or similar construction. 3. Erosion protection of the fill slopes. 4. Provision for the control of surface waters.

O101.1 Introduction.

O101.1 Introduction. The following administrative provisions are excerpted from the International Code Council Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities and can be used in conjunction with the Alternate Methods provisions in Chapter 1, or for a review of submittals requiring a rational analysis or performance-based design. These provisions provide an established framework for the building official in terms of the design expertise needed, the necessary submittals, a review framework and related items.

O101.2 Qualifications.

O101.2 Qualifications. Registered design professionals shall possess the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to demonstrate compliance with this code.

O101.3 Construction document preparation.

O101.3 Construction document preparation. Construction documents required by this code shall be prepared in adequate detail and submitted for review and approval in accordance with Section 107. O101.3.1 Review. Construction documents submitted in accordance with this code shall be reviewed for code compliance with the appropriate code provisions in accordance with Section 107.

O101.4 Construction.

O101.4 Construction. Construction shall comply with the approved construction documents submitted in accordance with this code, and shall be verified and approved to demonstrate compliance with this code. O101.4.1 Facility operating policies and procedures. Policies, operations, training and procedures shall comply with approved documents submitted in accordance with this code, and shall be verified and approved to demonstrate compliance with this code. O101.4.2 Maintenance. Maintenance of the performance-based design shall be ensured throughout the life of the building or portion thereof.…

O101.5 Documentation.

O101.5 Documentation. The registered design professional shall prepare appropriate documentation for the project, clearly detailing the approach and rationale for the design submittal, the construction and the future use of the building, facility or process. O101.5.1 Reports and manuals. The design report shall document the steps taken in the design analysis, clearly identifying the criteria, parameters, inputs, assumptions, sensitivities and limitations involved in the analysis. The design report shall clearly identify bounding conditions, assumptions and sensitivities that clarify the…

O101.6 Review.

O101.6 Review. Construction documents submitted in accordance with this code shall be reviewed for code compliance with the appropriate code provisions. O101.6.1 Peer review. The owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible for retaining and furnishing the services of a registered design professional or recognized expert, who will perform as a peer reviewer, where required and approved by the building official. O101.6.2 Costs. The costs of special services, including contract review, where required by the building official, shall be borne by the owner or the owner’s authorized…

O101.7 Permits.

O101.7 Permits. Prior to the start of construction, appropriate permits shall be obtained in accordance with the jurisdiction’s procedures and applicable codes.

O101.8 Verification of compliance.

O101.8 Verification of compliance. Upon completion of the project, documentation shall be prepared that verifies performance and prescriptive code provisions have been met. Where required by the building official, the registered design professional shall file a report that verifies bounding conditions are met.

O101.9 Extent of documentation.

O101.9 Extent of documentation. Approved construction documents, the operations and maintenance manual, inspection and testing records, and certificates of occupancy with conditions shall be included in the project documentation of the building official’s records.

O101.10 Analysis of change.

O101.10 Analysis of change. The registered design professional shall evaluate the existing building, facilities, premises, processes, and contents, and the applicable documentation of the proposed change as it affects portions of the building, facility, premises, processes and contents that were previously designed for compliance under a performance-based code. Prior to any change that was not documented in a previously approved design, the registered design professional shall examine the applicable design documents, bounding conditions, operation and maintenance manuals, and deed…