Section BO102 — COMPLIANCE — 2025 California Residential Code (Title 24, Part 2.5)

BO102.1 General. ¶

BO102.1 General. The work shall not cause the building or structure to become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the building; shall not cause an existing mechanical or plumbing system to become unsafe, hazardous, insanitary or overloaded; and unless expressly permitted by these provisions, shall not make the building any less compliant with this code or to any previously approved alternative arrangements than it was before the work was undertaken.

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BO102.2 Identification of work. ¶

BO102.2 Identification of work. The work shall be clearly identified on the permits issued under these provisions.

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BO102.3 Structural. ¶

BO102.3 Structural. Structural elements and systems that are altered, repaired or replaced shall comply with Section R102.6.1 and the structural provisions of this appendix. The work performed shall not cause the structure to become less compliant with this code than it was before the work was undertaken. BO102.3.1 Design loads. The minimum design loads for the structure shall be the loads applicable at the time the building was constructed. The minimum design loads for new structural components shall comply with this code. Structural elements that are uncovered during the course of the…

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BO102.4 Smoke alarms. Smoke alarms shall be provided where required by Section R310.2.2. ¶

BO102.4 Smoke alarms. Smoke alarms shall be provided where required by Section R310.2.2.

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BO102.5 Carbon monoxide alarms. ¶

BO102.5 Carbon monoxide alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be provided where required by Section R311.2.2.

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BO102.6 Replacement windows. ¶

BO102.6 Replacement windows. Where an existing window, including the sash and glazed portion, or safety glazing is replaced, the replacement window or safety glazing shall comply with the requirements of Sections BO102.6.1 through BO102.6.3, as applicable. BO102.6.1 Energy efficiency. Replacement windows shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 11. BO102.6.2 Safety glazing. Replacement glazing in hazardous locations shall comply with the safety glazing requirements of Section R324. BO102.6.3 Window fall protection. Window fall protection shall be installed in accordance with Section…

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BO102.7 Flood hazard areas. ¶

BO102.7 Flood hazard areas. Work performed in existing buildings located in a flood hazard area as established by Table R301.2 shall be subject to the provisions of Section R104.3.1.

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BO102.8 Equivalent alternatives. ¶

BO102.8 Equivalent alternatives. Work performed in accordance with the California Existing Building Code shall be deemed to comply with the provisions of this appendix. These provisions are not intended to prevent the use of any alternative material, alternative design or alternative method of construction not specifically prescribed herein, provided that any alternative has been deemed to be equivalent and its use authorized by the building official.

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BO102.9 More restrictive requirements. ¶

BO102.9 More restrictive requirements. Buildings or systems in compliance with the requirements of this code for new construction shall not be required to comply with any more restrictive requirement of these provisions.

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