Section 702 — BUILDING ELEMENTS AND MATERIALS — 2025 California Existing Building Code (Title 24, Part 10)

702.1 Interior finishes. ¶

702.1 Interior finishes. Newly installed interior wall and ceiling finishes shall comply with Chapter 8 of the California Building Code .

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702.2 Interior floor finish. ¶

702.2 Interior floor finish. New interior floor finish, including new carpeting used as an interior floor finish material, shall comply with Section 804 of the California Building Code .

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702.3 Interior trim. ¶

702.3 Interior trim. Newly installed interior trim materials shall comply with Section 806 of the California Building Code .

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702.4 Window fall prevention. ¶

702.4 Window fall prevention. In Group R-2 or R-3 buildings containing dwelling units and one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses regulated by the California Residential Code, window opening control devices or other window fall prevention devices complying with ASTM F2090 shall be installed where an existing window is replaced and where all of the following apply to the replacement window: 1. The window is operable. 2. One of the following applies: 2.1. The window replacement includes replacement of the sash and frame. 2.2. The window replacement includes the sash only where the existing…

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702.5 Replacement window for emergency escape and rescue openings. ¶

702.5 Replacement window for emergency escape and rescue openings. Where windows are required to provide emergency escape and rescue openings in Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies and one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses regulated by the California Residential Code, replacement windows shall be exempt from the requirements of Section 1031.3 of the California Building Code and Section R310.2 of the California Residential Code, provided that the replacement window meets the following conditions: 1. The replacement window is the manufacturer’s largest standard size window that will fit within…

provision permitted lot commission district approval parking minimum height dwelling application requirement review coverage subject setback occupancy development standard accessory yard section structure compliance use provision permitted lot commission district approval parking minimum height dwelling application requirement review coverage subject setback occupancy development standard accessory yard section structure compliance use provision permitted lot commission district approval parking minimum height dwelling application requirement review coverage subject setback occupancy development standard accessory yard section structure compliance use provision permitted lot commission district approval parking minimum height dwelling application requirement review coverage subject setback occupancy development standard accessory yard section structure compliance use provision permitted lot commission district approval parking minimum height dwelling application requirement review coverage subject setback occupancy development standard accessory yard section structure compliance use

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702.6 Bars, grilles, covers or screens. ¶

702.6 Bars, grilles, covers or screens. Bars, grilles, covers, screens or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings, bulkhead enclosure or window wells that serve such openings, provided all of the following conditions are met: 1. The minimum net clear opening size complies with the code that was in effect at the time of construction. 2. Such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal operation of the escape and rescue opening. 3. Where such devices…

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702.7 Materials and methods. ¶

702.7 Materials and methods. New work shall comply with the materials and methods requirements in the California Building Code, California Energy Code, California Mechanical Code and California Plumbing Code, as applicable, that specify material standards, detail of installation and connection, joints, penetrations and continuity of any element, component or system in the building.

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