Chapter 5A — PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE METHOD

Section 503A — ALTERATIONS

2025 California Existing Building Code (Title 24, Part 10) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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503 A .1 General. Alterations to any building or structure shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Code for new construction. Alterations shall be such that the existing building or structure is not less complying with the provisions of the Califor- nia Building Code than the existing building or structure was prior to the alteration. Exceptions: 1. An existing stairway shall not be required to comply with the requirements of Section 1011 of the California Building Code where the existing space and construction does not allow a reduction in pitch or slope. 2. Handrails…