401 Scope — 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) § 401 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

401.1 Detailed occupancy and use requirements.¶

In addition to the occupancy and construction requirements in this code, the provisions of this chapter apply to the occupancies and use described herein.

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