Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 13 — BUILDING REGULATIONS›Chapter 1 — BUILDING CODE
El Segundo Municipal Code § 18.12 Building Code
El Segundo Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · El Segundo
Cite as: El Segundo Municipal Code § 18.12 · Text as of 2026-10-03
18.12.6.2 Collector and boundary elements in topping slabs placed over precast floor…¶
Section 2304.10.2 of the 2025 CBC is amended to read as follows:
2304.10.2 Fastener Requirements.
Connections for wood members shall be designed in accordance with the appropriate methodology in Section 2302.1. The number and size of fasteners connecting wood members shall not be less than that set forth in Table 2304.10.2. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.2 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official.
Section 2304.12.2.8 of the 2025 CBC is amended to read as follows:
2304.12.2.8 Wood Used In Retaining Walls And Cribs.
Wood installed in retaining or crib walls shall be preservative treated in accordance with AWPA U1 for soil and fresh water use. Wood shall not be used in retaining or crib walls for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
Section 2305.4 is added to Chapter 23 of the 2025 CBC to read as follows:
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