Inspections, Approval & Certificate of Occupancy

Grounded in the retrieved California Building Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:

• CBC § 110.5 High relevance — show source text

  [A] 110.5 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the building official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are required by this code.

  [A] 110.6 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official. The building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or the permit holder’s agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official.

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  SECTION 111—CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

  [A] 111.1 Change of occupancy. A building or structure shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion thereof shall not be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.

  Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits in accordance with Section 105.2.

  [A] 111.2 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and does not find violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the department, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:

  1. The permit number.

  2. The address of the structure.

  3. The name and address of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent.

  4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.

  5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code.

  6. The name of the building official.

  7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.

  8. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.

  9. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.

  10. The design occupant load.

  11. Where an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.

  12. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.

  [A] 111.3 Temporary occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.

  [A] 111.4 Revocation. The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this code, in writing, wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of the provisions of this code or other ordinance of the jurisdiction.

  SECTION 112—SERVICE UTILITIES

• CBC § 109.3.11 High relevance — show source text

  [A] 109.3.11 Final inspection. The final inspection shall be made after work required by the building permit is completed.

  [A] 109.4 Inspection agencies. The code official is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided that such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.

  [A] 109.5 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the code official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for any inspections of such work that are required by this code.

  [A] 109.6 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the code official. The code official, on notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder

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  wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the code official.

  SECTION 110—CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

  [A] 110.1 Change of occupancy. A structure shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a change of occupancy of a structure or portion thereof shall not be made until the code official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.

  Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits in accordance with Section 105.2.

  [A] 110.2 Certificate issued. After the code official inspects the structure and does not find violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the department, the code official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:

  1. The permit number.

  2. The address of the structure.

  3. The name and address of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent.

  4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.

  5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

  6. The name of the code official.

  7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.

  8. The use and occupancy in accordance with the provisions of the California Building Code .

  9. The type of construction as defined in the California Building Code .

  10. The design occupant load and any impact the alteration has on the design occupant load of the area not within the scope of the work.

  11. Where an automatic sprinkler system is provided, and whether an automatic sprinkler system is required.

  12. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.

• CBC § 1.6.2 High relevance — show source text

  R109.1.6.2 Operation and maintenance manual. At the time of final inspection, a manual, compact disc, web-based reference or other media acceptable to the enforcing agency shall be placed in the building in accordance with the California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 4, Division 4.4.

  R109.2 Inspection agencies. The building official is authorized to accept reports of approved agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.

  R109.3 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their agent to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required by this code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.

  R109.4 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official. The building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit

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  holder wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official.

  SECTION R110—CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

  R110.1 Use and change of occupancy. A building or structure shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion thereof shall not be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.

  Exceptions:

  1. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section R105.2.
  2. Accessory buildings or structures.

  R110.2 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and does not find violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the department, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy containing the following:

  1. The permit number.

  2. The address of the structure.

  3. The name and address of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent.

  4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.

  5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code.

  6. The name of the building official.

  7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.

  8. Where an automatic sprinkler system is provided and whether the sprinkler system is required.

  9. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.

  R110.3 Temporary occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.

• CBC § 110.3.9 High relevance — show source text

  [A] 110.3.9 Energy efficiency inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with Chapter 13 and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: envelope insulation R- and U-values, fenestration U-value, duct system R-value, and HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency.

  [A] 110.3.10 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections specified in Sections 110.3.1 through 110.3.9, the building official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety.

  [A] 110.3.11 Special inspections. For special inspections, see Chapter 17.

  [A] 110.3.12 Final inspection. The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the building permit is completed.

  [A] 110.3.12.1 Flood hazard documentation. If located in a flood hazard area, documentation of the elevation of the lowest floor or the elevation of dry floodproofing, if applicable, as required in Section 1612.4 shall be submitted to the building official prior to the final inspection.

  110.3.12.2 [HCD 1] Operation and maintenance manual. At the time of final inspection, a manual, compact disc, web-based reference or other media acceptable to the enforcing agency shall be placed in the building in accordance with the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), Chapter 4, Division 4.4.

  [A] 110.4 Inspection agencies. The building official is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided that such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.

  [A] 110.5 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the building official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are required by this code.

  [A] 110.6 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official. The building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or the permit holder’s agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official.

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  SECTION 111—CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

  [A] 111.1 Change of occupancy. A building or structure shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion thereof shall not be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.

  Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits in accordance with Section 105.2.

• CBC § 1.5 High relevance — show source text

  R109.1.5 Other inspections. In addition to inspections in Sections R109.1.1 through R109.1.4.2, the building official shall have the authority to make or require any other inspections to ascertain compliance with this code and other laws enforced by the building official.

  R109.1.5.1 Fire-resistance-rated construction inspection. Where fire-resistance-rated construction is required between dwelling units or due to location on property, the building official shall require an inspection of such construction after lathing or gypsum panel products are in place, but before any plaster is applied, or before panel joints and fasteners are taped and finished. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.

  R109.1.5.2 Special inspections. For special inspections, see California Building Code, Chapter 17.

  R109.1.5.3 Weather-exposed balcony and walking surface waterproofing. Where balconies or other elevated walking surfaces are exposed to water from direct or blowing rain, snow or irrigation, and the structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system shall not be concealed until inspected and approved.

  Exception: Where special inspections are provided in accordance with California Building Code Section 1705.1.1, Item 3.

  R109.1.6 Final inspection. Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is complete and prior to occupancy.

  R109.1.6.1 Elevation documentation. If located in a flood hazard area, the documentation of elevations required in Section R306.1.10 shall be submitted to the building official prior to the final inspection.

  R109.1.6.2 Operation and maintenance manual. At the time of final inspection, a manual, compact disc, web-based reference or other media acceptable to the enforcing agency shall be placed in the building in accordance with the California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 4, Division 4.4.

  R109.2 Inspection agencies. The building official is authorized to accept reports of approved agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.

  R109.3 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their agent to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required by this code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.

  R109.4 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official. The building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit

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  holder wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official.

  SECTION R110—CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

• CBC § 109.3.7 High relevance — show source text

  Inspections shall be conducted in accordance with Health and Safety Code_ Section 17973(a) through (f) and (m). Weather-exposed balconies and walking surfaces found to be in need of repair or replace- ment shall be corrected in accordance with Section 17973(g) through (i). Continued and ongoing maintenance of weather-exposed balconies and walking surfaces shall be the responsibility of the building owner in accordance with Section 17973(k). See defini- tion of “exterior elevated element” in Health and Safety Code Section 17973(b)(2) for additional details. See Civil Code Section 5551 for inspections of condominium projects.

  [A] 109.3.7 Fire- and smoke-resistant penetrations. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.

  [A] 109.3.8 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections specified in Sections 109.2 through 109.3.7, the code official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety.

  Note: All noncompliant plumbing fixtures in any residential real property shall be replaced with water-conserving plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixture replacement is required prior to issuance of a certificate of final completion, certificate of occupancy or final permit approval by the local building department. See Civil Code Section 1101.1, et seq., for the definition of a noncompliant plumbing fixture, types of residential buildings affected and other important enactment dates.

  [A] 109.3.9 Special inspections. Special inspections shall be required in accordance with the California Building Code .

  [A] 109.3.10 Flood hazard documentation. Where a building is located in a flood hazard area, documentation of the elevation of the lowest floor or the elevation of dry floodproofing, if applicable, as required in the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable, shall be submitted to the code official prior to the final inspection.

  [A] 109.3.11 Final inspection. The final inspection shall be made after work required by the building permit is completed.

  [A] 109.4 Inspection agencies. The code official is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided that such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.

  [A] 109.5 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the code official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for any inspections of such work that are required by this code.

  [A] 109.6 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the code official. The code official, on notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder

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  wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the code official.

  SECTION 110—CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

• CBC § 2.95 High relevance — show source text

  00|2.95|2.20|1.45|3.00|2.35|1.25|DR| |Cold-formed steel framing
  (minimum penetration of steel
  thickness plus 3 threads)|#8 screw into 33 mil steel or
  thicker|8|3.00|2.55|1.60|0.60|3.00|1.80|DR|DR| |Cold-formed steel framing
  (minimum penetration of steel
  thickness plus 3 threads)|#8 screw into 33 mil steel or
  thicker|12|3.00|1.80|DR|DR|3.00|0.65|DR|DR| |Cold-formed steel framing
  (minimum penetration of steel
  thickness plus 3 threads)|#10 screw into 33 mil steel|6|4.00|3.50|2.70|1.95|4.00|2.90|1.70|0.55| |Cold-formed steel framing
  (minimum penetration of steel
  thickness plus 3 threads)|#10 screw into 33 mil steel|8|4.00|3.10|2.05|1.00|4.00|2.25|0.70|DR| |Cold-formed steel framing
  (minimum penetration of steel
  thickness plus 3 threads)|#10 screw into 33 mil steel|12|4.00|2.25|0.70|DR|3.70|1.05|DR|DR| |Cold-formed steel framing
  (minimum penetration of steel
  thickness plus 3 threads)|#10 screw into 43 mil steel or
  thicker|6|4.00|4.00|4.00|3.60|4.00|4.00|3.45|2.70| |Cold-formed steel framing
  (minimum penetration of steel
  thickness plus 3 threads)|#10 screw into 43 mil steel or
  thicker|8|4.00|4.00|3.70|3.00|4.00|3.85|2.80|1.80| |Cold-formed steel framing
  (minimum penetration of steel
  thickness plus 3 threads)|#10 screw into 43 mil steel or
  thicker|12|4.00|3.85|2.80|1.80|4.00|3.05|1.50|DR| |For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound per square foot (psf) = 0.0479 kPa, 1 pound per square inch = 0.00689 MPa.
  DR = design required, o.c. = on center.
  a. Cold-formed steel framing shall be minimum 33 ksi steel for 33 mil and 43 mil steel and 50 ksi steel for 54 mil steel or thicker.
  b. Screws shall comply with the requirements of AISI S240.
  c. Foam sheathing shall have a minimum compressive strength of 15 pounds per square inch in accordance with ASTM C578 or ASTM C1289.|For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound per square foot (psf) = 0.0479 kPa, 1 pound per square inch = 0.00689 MPa.
  DR = design required, o.c. = on center.
  a. Cold-formed steel framing shall be minimum 33 ksi steel for 33 mil and 43 mil steel and 50 ksi steel for 54 mil steel or thicker.
  b.

• CBC § 2.25 High relevance — show source text

  00|2.25|0.70|DR|3.70|1.05|DR|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|33 mil cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#10 screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|16|3.85|1.45|DR|DR|3.40|DR|DR|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|33 mil cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#10 screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|24|3.40|DR|DR|DR|2.70|DR|DR|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|43 mil or
  thicker cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#8 Screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|12|3.00|1.80|DR|DR|3.00|0.65|DR|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|43 mil or
  thicker cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#8 Screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|16|3.00|1.00|DR|DR|2.85|DR|DR|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|43 mil or
  thicker cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#8 Screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|24|2.85|DR|DR|DR|2.20|DR|DR|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|43 mil or
  thicker cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#10 screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|12|4.00|3.85|2.80|1.80|4.00|3.05|1.50|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|43 mil or
  thicker cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#10 screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|16|4.00|3.30|1.95|0.60|4.00|2.25|DR|DR| |Minimum 33
  mil steel
  furring or
  minimum
  1x wood
  furringc|43 mil or
  thicker cold-
  formed steel
  stud|#10 screw|Steel thick-
  ness plus 3
  threads|24|4.00|2.25|DR|DR|4.00|0.65|DR|DR| |For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound per square foot (psf) = 0.0479 kPa, 1 pound per square inch = 0.00689 MPa.
  DR = Design Required, o.c. = on center.
  a. Wood furring shall be spruce-pine-fir or any softwood species with a specific gravity of 0.42 or greater.

• CBC § 4.00 High relevance — show source text

  10
  wood screw|1|24|4.00|0.90|DR|DR|2.85|DR|DR|DR| |Minimum 1x
  Wood Furringd|Minimum 2x
  Wood Stud|1/4" lag screw|11/2|12|4.00|2.65|1.50|0.90|4.00|1.65|0.80|DR| |Minimum 1x
  Wood Furringd|Minimum 2x
  Wood Stud|1/4" lag screw|11/2|16|4.00|1.95|0.95|0.50|4.00|1.10|DR|DR| |Minimum 1x
  Wood Furringd|Minimum 2x
  Wood Stud|1/4" lag screw|11/2|24|4.00|1.10|DR|DR|3.25|0.50|DR|DR| |For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound per square foot (psf) = 0.0479 kPa, 1 pound per square inch = 0.00689 MPa.
  DR = Design Required, o.c. = on center.
  a. Wood framing and furring shall be spruce-pine-fir or any wood species with a specific gravity of 0.42 or greater in accordance with ANSI/AWC NDS.
  b. Nail fasteners shall comply with ASTM F1667, except nail length shall be permitted to exceed ASTM F1667 standard lengths.
  c. The thickness of wood structural panels complying with the specific gravity requirements of Note a shall be permitted to be included in satisfying the minimum required
  penetration into framing.
  d. Where the required cladding fastener penetration into wood material exceeds3/4 inch and is not more than 11/2 inches, a minimum 2-inch nominal wood furring or an
  approved design shall be used.
  e. Foam sheathing shall have a minimum compressive strength of 15 psi in accordance with ASTM C578 or ASTM C1289.
  f. Furring shall be spaced not greater than 24 inches on center in a vertical or horizontal orientation. In a vertical orientation, furring shall be located over wall studs and attached with
  the required fastener spacing. In a horizontal orientation, the indicated 8-inch and 12-inch fastener spacing in furring shall be achieved by use of two fasteners into studs at 16 inches
  and 24 inches on center, respectively.|For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound per square foot (psf) = 0.0479 kPa, 1 pound per square inch = 0.00689 MPa.
  DR = Design Required, o.c. = on center.
  a. Wood framing and furring shall be spruce-pine-fir or any wood species with a specific gravity of 0.42 or greater in accordance with ANSI/AWC NDS.
  b. Nail fasteners shall comply with ASTM F1667, except nail length shall be permitted to exceed ASTM F1667 standard lengths.
  c. The thickness of wood structural panels complying with the specific gravity requirements of Note a shall be permitted to be included in satisfying the minimum required
  penetration into framing.
  d. Where the required cladding fastener penetration into wood material exceeds3/4 inch and is not more than 11/2 inches, a minimum 2-inch nominal wood furring or an
  approved design shall be used.
  e.

• CBC § 25.4 Medium relevance — show source text

  6)|100|12|12|14|16|19|21|26|30|35|16|18|21|24|26|29|34|39|45| |ASTM D1863
  (No. 6)|150|12|14|17|19|22|24|29|34|39|18|21|23|26|29|32|37|43|48| |For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
  a. Parapet height is measured vertically from the top surface of the coping down to the surface of the roof covering in the field of the roof adjacent to the parapet and outbound
  of any cant strip.
  b. Interpolation shall be permitted for wind speed, mean roof height and parapet height. Extrapolation is not permitted.
  c. Basic wind speed,V, and wind exposure shall be determined in accordance with Section 1609.
  d. Where the minimum required parapet height is indicated to be 2 inches (51 mm), a gravel stop shall be permitted and shall extend not less than 2 inches (51 mm) from the roof
  surface and not less than the height of the aggregate.
  e. The tabulated values apply only to conditions where the topographic factor (Kzt) determined in accordance with Chapter 26 of ASCE 7 is 1.0 or where_Kzt_ is incorporated in the
  basic wind speed in Section 1609.
  f. For Exposure D, add 8 inches (203 mm) to the parapet height required for Exposure C and the parapet height shall not be less than 12 inches (305 mm).|For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
  a. Parapet height is measured vertically from the top surface of the coping down to the surface of the roof covering in the field of the roof adjacent to the parapet and outbound
  of any cant strip.
  b. Interpolation shall be permitted for wind speed, mean roof height and parapet height. Extrapolation is not permitted.
  c. Basic wind speed,V, and wind exposure shall be determined in accordance with Section 1609.
  d. Where the minimum required parapet height is indicated to be 2 inches (51 mm), a gravel stop shall be permitted and shall extend not less than 2 inches (51 mm) from the roof
  surface and not less than the height of the aggregate.
  e. The tabulated values apply only to conditions where the topographic factor (Kzt) determined in accordance with Chapter 26 of ASCE 7 is 1.0 or where_Kzt_ is incorporated in the
  basic wind speed in Section 1609.
  f. For Exposure D, add 8 inches (203 mm) to the parapet height required for Exposure C and the parapet height shall not be less than 12 inches (305 mm).|For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
  a. Parapet height is measured vertically from the top surface of the coping down to the surface of the roof covering in the field of the roof adjacent to the parapet and outbound
  of any cant strip.
  b. Interpolation shall be permitted for wind speed, mean roof height and parapet height.

• CBC § 109.3.5 Medium relevance — show source text

  [A] 109.3.5 Lath or gypsum panel product inspection. Lath and gypsum panel inspections shall be made after lathing and gypsum panel products, interior and exterior, are in place but before any plastering is applied or before gypsum panel product joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

  Exception: Gypsum panels that are not part of a fire-resistance-rated assembly or a shear assembly.

  [A] 109.3.6 Weather-exposed balcony and walking surface waterproofing. Where the scope of work involves balconies or other elevated walking surfaces that have weather-exposed surfaces and the structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system shall not be concealed until inspected and approved.

  Exception: [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] Where special inspections are provided in accordance with Section 1705A.1.1, Item 3 or Section 1705.1.1, Item 3, as applicable, of the California Building Code .

  109.3.6.1 Weather-exposed balcony and walking surface (exterior elevated element) inspections for multifamily buildings with three or more dwelling units. [HCD 1 & HCD 2] Weather-exposed balconies and walking surfaces extending beyond the exterior walls of a building, more than 6 feet (1828.8 mm) above ground level, and that rely on wood or wood-based products for structural support or stability shall be inspected. Inspections shall be conducted in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17973(a) through (f) and (m). Weather-exposed balconies and walking surfaces found to be in need of repair or replace- ment shall be corrected in accordance with Section 17973(g) through (i). Continued and ongoing maintenance of weather-exposed balconies and walking surfaces shall be the responsibility of the building owner in accordance with Section 17973(k). See defini- tion of “exterior elevated element” in Health and Safety Code Section 17973(b)(2) for additional details. See Civil Code Section 5551 for inspections of condominium projects.

  [A] 109.3.7 Fire- and smoke-resistant penetrations. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.

  [A] 109.3.8 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections specified in Sections 109.2 through 109.3.7, the code official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety.

  Note: All noncompliant plumbing fixtures in any residential real property shall be replaced with water-conserving plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixture replacement is required prior to issuance of a certificate of final completion, certificate of occupancy or final permit approval by the local building department. See Civil Code Section 1101.1, et seq., for the definition of a noncompliant plumbing fixture, types of residential buildings affected and other important enactment dates.

  [A] 109.3.9 Special inspections. Special inspections shall be required in accordance with the California Building Code .

• CBC § 304.8 Medium relevance — show source text

  4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
  a. Mortar shall be Type M or S and masonry shall be laid in running bond. Ungrouted hollow masonry units are permitted except where otherwise indicated.
  b. Soil classes are in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System. Refer to Table R401.4.1(2).
  c. Unbalanced backfill height is the difference in height between the exterior finish ground level and the lower of the top of the concrete footing that supports the foundation
  wall or the interior finish ground level. Where an interior concrete slab-on-grade is provided and is in contact with the interior surface of the foundation wall, measurement of
  the unbalanced backfill height from the exterior finish ground level to the top of the interior concrete slab is permitted.
  d. Solid indicates solid masonry unit; grout indicates grouted hollow units.
  e. Wall construction shall be in accordance with Table R404.1.2.1(2), R404.1.2.1(3) or R404.1.2.1(4), or a design shall be provided.
  f. The use of this table shall be prohibited for soil classifications not shown.|For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
  a. Mortar shall be Type M or S and masonry shall be laid in running bond. Ungrouted hollow masonry units are permitted except where otherwise indicated.
  b. Soil classes are in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System. Refer to Table R401.4.1(2).
  c. Unbalanced backfill height is the difference in height between the exterior finish ground level and the lower of the top of the concrete footing that supports the foundation
  wall or the interior finish ground level. Where an interior concrete slab-on-grade is provided and is in contact with the interior surface of the foundation wall, measurement of
  the unbalanced backfill height from the exterior finish ground level to the top of the interior concrete slab is permitted.
  d. Solid indicates solid masonry unit; grout indicates grouted hollow units.
  e. Wall construction shall be in accordance with Table R404.1.2.1(2), R404.1.2.1(3) or R404.1.2.1(4), or a design shall be provided.
  f. The use of this table shall be prohibited for soil classifications not shown.|For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
  a. Mortar shall be Type M or S and masonry shall be laid in running bond. Ungrouted hollow masonry units are permitted except where otherwise indicated.
  b. Soil classes are in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System. Refer to Table R401.4.1(2).
  c. Unbalanced backfill height is the difference in height between the exterior finish ground level and the lower of the top of the concrete footing that supports the foundation
  wall or the interior finish ground level. Where an interior concrete slab-on-grade is provided and is in contact with the interior surface of the foundation wall, measurement of
  the unbalanced backfill height from the exterior finish ground level to the top of the interior concrete slab is permitted.
  d. Solid indicates solid masonry unit; grout indicates grouted hollow units.
  e.