Section BJ101 — GENERAL — 2025 California Residential Code (Title 24, Part 2.5)

BJ101.1 Scope. ¶

BJ101.1 Scope. This appendix provides prescriptive and performance-based requirements for the use of baled straw as a building material. Other methods of strawbale construction shall be subject to approval in accordance with Section R104.2.2 of this code. Buildings using strawbale walls shall comply with this code except as otherwise stated in this appendix.

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BJ101.2 Strawbale wall systems. ¶

BJ101.2 Strawbale wall systems. Strawbale wall systems include those shown in Figure BJ101.2 and approved variations. FIGURE BJ101.2—TYPICAL STRAWBALE WALL SYSTEMS Note: See Figures BJ105.1(1) through BJ105.1(4) for detailed views and section references. Other strawbale wall systems or variations are permitted as approved . on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. APPENDIX BJ — STRAWBALE CONSTRUCTION

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BJ101.3 Flood hazard areas. ¶

BJ101.3 Flood hazard areas. In flood hazard areas established in Table R301.2, buildings using strawbale wall systems shall meet the requirements of Section R306.

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