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Chapter 8-7 — STRUCTURAL REGULATIONS

Section 8-703 — STRUCTURAL SURVEY

2025 California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-07-29 · California

8-703.1 Scope. When a structure or portion of a structure is to be evaluated for structural capacity under the CHBC, it shall be surveyed for structural conditions by an architect or engineer knowledgeable in historical structures. The survey shall evaluate deterioration or signs of distress. The survey shall determine the details of the structural framing and the system for resistance of gravity and lateral loads. Details, reinforcement and anchorage of structural systems and veneers shall be determined and documented where these members are relied on for seismic lateral resistance.

8-703.2 The results of the survey shall be utilized for evaluating the structural capacity and for designing modifications to the structural system to reach compliance with this code.

8-703.3 Historical records. Past historical records of the structure or similar structures may be used in the evaluation, including the effects of subsequent alterations.

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▸ Contents — 2025 California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8)
2025 California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8)
  1. Chapter 8-1 — ADMINISTRATION
  2. Chapter 8-2 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 8-3 — USE AND OCCUPANCY
  4. Chapter 8-4 — FIRE PROTECTION
  5. Chapter 8-5 — MEANS OF EGRESS
  6. Chapter 8-6 — ACCESSIBILITY
  7. ▸ Chapter 8-7 — STRUCTURAL REGULATIONS
    Overview
    1. Section 8-701 — PURPOSE, INTENT AND SCOPE
    2. Section 8-702 — GENERAL
    3. Section 8-703 — STRUCTURAL SURVEY
    4. Section 8-704 — NONHISTORICAL ADDITIONS AND NONHISTORICAL ALTE…
    5. Section 8-705 — STRUCTURAL REGULATIONS
    6. Section 8-706 — LATERAL LOAD REGULATIONS
  8. Chapter 8-8 — ARCHAIC MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
  9. Chapter 8-9 — MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
  10. Chapter 8-10 — QUALIFIED HISTORICAL DISTRICTS, SITES AND OPEN …

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