Section 322 — [BSC, DSA-SS & DSA-SS/CC]—PEER REVIEW REQUIREMENTS — 2025 California Existing Building Code (Title 24, Part 10)

322.1 General. ¶

322.1 General. Independent peer review is an objective, technical review by knowledgeable reviewer(s) experienced in the structural design, analysis and performance issues involved. The reviewer(s) shall examine the available information on the condition of the building, the basic engineering concepts employed and the recommendations for action.

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322.2 Timing of independent review. ¶

322.2 Timing of independent review. The independent reviewer(s) shall be selected prior to initiation of substantial portions of the design and/or analysis work that is to be reviewed, and review shall start as soon as practical after Method B is adopted and sufficient information defining the project is available.

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322.3 Qualifications and terms of employment. ¶

322.3 Qualifications and terms of employment. The reviewer(s) shall be independent from the design and construction team. 322.3.1 The reviewer(s) shall have no other involvement in the project before, during or after the review, except in a review capacity. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. PROVISIONS FOR ALL COMPLIANCE METHODS 322.3.2 The reviewer(s) shall be selected and paid by the owner and shall have technical expertise in the evaluation and retrofit of buildings similar to the one being reviewed, as determined by the enforcement agency. 322.3.3 The reviewer (or in the case of…

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322.4 Scope of review. ¶

322.4 Scope of review. Review activities shall include, where appropriate, available construction documents, design criteria and representative observations of the condition of the structure, all inspection and testing reports, including methods of sampling, analytical models and analyses prepared by the registered design professional and consultants, and the retrofit or repair design. Review shall include consideration of the proposed design approach, methods, materials, details and constructability. Changes observed during construction that affect the seismic-resisting system shall be…

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322.5 Reports. ¶

322.5 Reports. The reviewer(s) shall prepare a written report to the owner and building official that covers all aspects of the review performed, including conclusions reached by the reviewer(s). Reports shall be issued after the schematic phase, during design development, and at the completion of construction documents but prior to submittal of the project plans to the enforcement agency for plan review. When acceptable to the building official, the requirement for a report during a specific phase of the project development may be waived. Such reports should include, at the minimum,…

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322.6 Response and resolutions. ¶

322.6 Response and resolutions. The registered design professional shall review the report from the reviewer(s) and shall develop corrective actions and responses as appropriate. Changes observed during construction that affect the seismic-resisting system shall be reported to the reviewer in writing for review and recommendations. All reports, responses and resolutions prepared pursuant to this section shall be submitted to the responsible enforcement agency and the owner along with other plans, specifications and calculations required. If the reviewer resigns or is terminated prior to…

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322.7 Resolution of conflicts. ¶

322.7 Resolution of conflicts. When the conclusions and recommendations of the peer reviewer conflict with the registered design professional’s proposed design, the enforcement agency shall make the final determination of the requirement for the design.

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