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Section 8-408

California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California

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ROOF COVERING Existing or original roofing materials may be repaired or reconstructed subject to the following requirements:

  1. The original or historical roofing system shall be detailed or modified as necessary in order to be capable

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FIRE PROTECTION

of providing shelter while preserving the historical materials and appearance of the roof.

  1. Wooden roof materials may be utilized where fire resistance is required, provided they are treated with fireretardant treatments to achieve a Class “B” roof covering rating. Wood roofing in state designated Urban Wildland and High Fire Zones shall be permitted when installed in class “A” assemblies.

  2. Jurisdictions that prohibit wood roofing materials for application as roof coverings and roof assemblies shall submit documentation for the adoption. Express Terms, statement of reasons and minutes of the action by the adopting authority Health and Safety Code, Section 18959(f).

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▸Contents — California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8)
California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8)
  1. Section 8-101
  2. Section 8-102
  3. Section 8-103
  4. Section 8-104
  5. Section 8-105
  6. Section 8-106
  7. Section 8-201
  8. Section 8-301
  9. Section 8-302
  10. Section 8-303
  11. Section 8-401
  12. Section 8-402
  13. Section 8-403
  14. Section 8-404
  15. Section 8-405
  16. Section 8-406
  17. Section 8-407
  18. Section 8-408
  19. Section 8-409
  20. Section 8-410
  21. Section 8-411
  22. Section 8-412
  23. Section 8-501
  24. Section 8-502
  25. Section 8-503
  26. Section 8-504
  27. Section 8-601
  28. Section 8-603
  29. Section 8-602
  30. Section 8-604
  31. Section 8-701
  32. Section 8-702
  33. Section 8-703
  34. Section 8-704
  35. Section 8-705
  36. Section 8-706
  37. Section 8-801
  38. Section 8-802
  39. Section 8-803
  40. Section 8-804
  41. Section 8-805
  42. Section 8-806
  43. Section 8-807
  44. Section 8-808
  45. Section 8-809
  46. Section 8-810
  47. Section 8-812
  48. Section 8-811
  49. Section 8-901
  50. Section 8-902
  51. Section 8-903
  52. Section 8-904
  53. Section 8-1001
  54. Section 8-1003
  55. Section 8-1002

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