1.8.10 Other Building Regulations — 2025 California Residential Code
California Residential Code (Title 24, Part 2.5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-26 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Residential Code (Title 24, Part 2.5) § 1.8.10 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
1.8.10.1 Existing structures. Notwithstanding other provisions of law, the replacement, retention and extension of original materials, and the use of original methods of construction for any existing building or accessory structure, or portions thereof, shall be permitted in accor- dance with the provisions of this code and the California Existing Building Code, as adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development. For additional information, see California Health and Safety Code, Sections 17912, 17920.3, 17922 and 17958.8.
1.8.10.2 Moved structures. Subject to the requirements of California Health and Safety Code Sections 17922, 17922.3 and 17958.9, local ordinances or regulations relating to a moved residential building or accessory structure thereto, shall permit the replacement, reten- tion and extension of original materials, and the use of original methods of construction so long as the structure does not become or continue to be a substandard building.
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