Chapter 35 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
Section J102 — DEFINITIONS
2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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J102.1 Definitions. ¶
J102.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this appendix, have the meanings shown herein. Refer to Chapter 2 of this code for general definitions. BENCH. A relatively level step excavated into earth material on which fill is to be placed. COMPACTION. The densification of a fill by mechanical means. CUT. See “Excavation.” DOWN DRAIN. A device for collecting water from a swale or ditch located on or above a slope, and safely delivering it to an approved drainage facility. EROSION. The wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement of wind, water…