CBC · California Building Code

General & Construction Documents

This hub explains what the CBC requires for construction document submittals (content, signatures, electronic filing, and related special inspections).

Last reviewed: July 5, 2026

Overview

This part of the California Building Code covers the rules for preparing and submitting construction documents, the required contents of those documents, and related submittals (shop drawings, special inspection programs, investigation reports) needed for permit review and approval. The code establishes what must be shown on plans (location, nature and extent of work), what supporting data is required, and when a registered design professional must prepare and sign the submittal (see §106.1 and §106.2).

Why it matters: clear, code-compliant construction documents are the primary means the building official and other reviewers use to determine compliance before work begins; they also identify the scope of required special inspections, structural load criteria and fire‑protection shop drawings needed during construction (see §106.2.1, §106.2.3, §106.2.4 and §1705A.13).

Practical points: the CBC allows electronic submittals where accepted, requires signed and sealed documents where state or local law mandates a design professional, and includes parallel requirements for structural construction documents (see §1603A.1) as well as site‑specific application of approved replicable designs (see §N106.2.1).

In this section

Code references

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

  • California Building Code High relevance — show source text

    Required1| |2|Self-Contained, Bused Safety Socket Box| |3|Combination Meter and Current Transformer Cabinet
    (See Note 6 on Page 3)| |4|Main Switch of Service Equipment Enclosure| |5|Service Conduit, As Required| |6|UG Panel Board Construction (See Figures 5 − 6)| |7|OH Panel Board Construction (See Figures 7 − 8)| |8|Post (See Note 1 on Page 1)| |9|Conduit, Riser, Galvanized Rigid Steel, Continuous without Couplings| |10|Ground Rod (See Note 2 on Page 3)| |11|Ground Wire, Copper, Bare| |12|Ground Clamp (As Required) for Item 10| |13|Sealable Gutter| |14|Metal Myers Hub With Close Nipple| |15|Heavy Duty 2-Hole Pipe Strap Every 36”| |16|PVC Schedule 40, minimum| |17|Weatherhead| |18|PG&E-Approved, Customer-Owned Pole| |19|Termination Enclosure| |20|Plastic−to−Steel Adapter/Coupling| |21|Conduit, Bend, Galvanized Rigid Steel, Continuous without Couplings| |22|Service Conduit, Coupling, As Required| |23|Conduit, Bend, PVC, Continuous without Couplings|

    1 The pull box is required to be installed but may be exempt only at the discretion of the PG&E inspector.

    065374 Page 8 of 9 Rev. #15: 3/25/2022

    OH: Services UG-1: Services Overhead and Underground Panel Board Construction Greenbook EMWP

    Revision Notes

    Revision 15 has the following changes:

    1. Corrected Note1.B.(4) on Page 2, replacing the first word “Struts” with “Unistrut”.

    2. Corrected Note D.(3). on Page 2, requiring thru bolts, nuts, and washers for Unistrut fasteners.

    3. Corrected itle of Figure 7 on Page 6, describing the coupling as a Plastic-to-Steel Adapter/Coupling.

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    Greenbook

    Prepared by: MZGD

    Purpose and Scope

    This document provides a list of PG&E-approved manufacturers of major materials for use in PG&E’s Electric Distribution System.

    Table 1 PG&E-Approved Electric Distribution Materials Manufacturers

    Material Responsible
    Engineer
    Approved Manufacturer
    Arresters Miguel Plascencia ABB, Siemens
    Barrier Posts M.L. Thibault Allwire
    Brackets, Overhead Eduardo Sanchez Aluma-Form, Chance, Joslyn, Kortick,
    MacLean
    Cable, Primary Lisseth Villareal Okonite, Prysmian, Southwire1
    Cable, Aluminum, Secondary Lisseth Villareal Prysmian (General Cable)1, Southwire
    Cable, Copper, Secondary Lisseth Villareal Okonite
    Capacitor Controls Miguel Plascencia HD Electric, S&C (Energyline)
    Capacitor, Overhead Miguel Plascencia ABB, Cooper
    Capacitor, Pad-Mounted Miguel Plascencia Scott Engineering
    Conduit,
  • CBC § 04-15 High relevance — show source text

    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UG-1: Services/Greenbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 063927 Methods and Requirements for Installing Commercial Underground Electric Services 0−600 Volts to Customer-Owned Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UG-1: Services/Greenbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 063928

    Table 1 Description of Items to be Furnished and Installed by Customer
    Item Description
    1 Option 1: Meter Adapter, Cooper B-Line Cat. No. MARR20L45GRSD
    (160A) Use with Customer’s Panel Rated at 160A Continuous1, 2
    1 Option 2: Meter Adapter, Ekstrom Industries No. 722B (175A). Specify Left, Right, or Bottom Hub
    2 Combination Service Meter and Breaker Panel (rating as required)
    3 Pull Termination Box, 8” x 12” x 4”, Rain-Tight, Circle A-W (Cooper B-Line) No. R-9007A or Equivalent (see Note
    4M on Page 2)
    4 Conduit, See Notes 4C and 4G on Page 1
    5 Hub to Be Closed and Made Tamper Proof
    6
    Pull Termination Box, 12” x 26” x 6”, Rain-Tight, Circle A-W Catalog Number R-90008, or Equivalent
    (see Note 4K on Page 2)

    1 Fifth jaw accessory, use Cooper B-Line Cat. No. 50365. 2 Reducer hub and gasket accessories for 2” conduit, use Cooper B-Line Cat. No. AW200 and 12750A.

    061032 Page 2 of 4 Rev. #04: 04-15-11

    UG-1: Services Greenbook Residential and Small Commercial Overhead to Underground Electric Service Conversion

  • CBC § 04-15 High relevance — show source text

    . . . . . . . . . 063928

    Table 1 Description of Items to be Furnished and Installed by Customer
    Item Description
    1 Option 1: Meter Adapter, Cooper B-Line Cat. No. MARR20L45GRSD
    (160A) Use with Customer’s Panel Rated at 160A Continuous1, 2
    1 Option 2: Meter Adapter, Ekstrom Industries No. 722B (175A). Specify Left, Right, or Bottom Hub
    2 Combination Service Meter and Breaker Panel (rating as required)
    3 Pull Termination Box, 8” x 12” x 4”, Rain-Tight, Circle A-W (Cooper B-Line) No. R-9007A or Equivalent (see Note
    4M on Page 2)
    4 Conduit, See Notes 4C and 4G on Page 1
    5 Hub to Be Closed and Made Tamper Proof
    6
    Pull Termination Box, 12” x 26” x 6”, Rain-Tight, Circle A-W Catalog Number R-90008, or Equivalent
    (see Note 4K on Page 2)

    1 Fifth jaw accessory, use Cooper B-Line Cat. No. 50365. 2 Reducer hub and gasket accessories for 2” conduit, use Cooper B-Line Cat. No. AW200 and 12750A.

    061032 Page 2 of 4 Rev. #04: 04-15-11

    UG-1: Services Greenbook Residential and Small Commercial Overhead to Underground Electric Service Conversion

    Optional Removable by Customer
    To Be Removed
    by PG&E
    Meter Socket (see Figure 2 through Figure 7 on Pages 3 through 4)
    For Riser and Pull Box Detail (see Figure 2 through Figure 7 on Pages 3 through 4)
    For Gas and Water Sealing Requirements,
    see Documents 063927 and Document 063928
    48” Min.
    72” Max.
    Customer Shall Dig and Backfill Trench
    (see Note 4B on Page 1)
    Min. Bend
    Depth
    To PG&E Distribution System
    As required by
    Col2 Col3
    Customer Shall Dig and Backfill Trench
    (see Note 4B on Page 1)
    For Riser and Pull Box Detail (see Figure 2 through Figure 7 on Pages 3 through 4)
    Meter Socket (see Figure 2 through Figure 7 on Pages 3 through 4)
    To Be Removed
    by PG&E
    For Gas and Water Sealing Requirements,
    seeDocuments 063927 andDocument 063928
    To PG&E Distribution System
    Optional Removable by Customer
    48” Min.
    72” Max.
    As required by
    Min. Bend
    Depth

    Document 063927 and Document 063928

    Figure 1 Typical Service Conversion

    PG&E Service Termination Point

    See Note 4K on Page 2

    PG&E Service Termination Point (see Note 4L on Page 2)

  • CBC § 105.6 Medium relevance — show source text

    [A] 105.6 Suspension or revocation. The code official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.

    [A] 105.7 Placement of permit. The building permit or copy shall be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project.

    SECTION 106—CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

    [A] 106.1 General. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs, investigation and evaluation reports, and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets, or in a digital format where allowed by the code official, with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered

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    design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the code official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.

    Exception: The code official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.

    [A] 106.2 Construction documents. Construction documents shall be in accordance with Sections 106.2.1 through 106.2.6.

    [A] 106.2.1 Construction documents. Construction documents shall be dimensioned and drawn on suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted where approved by the code official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the code official. The work areas shall be shown.

    [A] 106.2.2 Fire protection system(s) shop drawings. Shop drawings for the fire protection system(s) shall be submitted to indicate compliance with this code and the construction documents and shall be approved prior to the start of system installation. Shop drawings shall contain information as required by the referenced installation standards in Chapter 9 of the California Build- ing Code .

    [A] 106.2.3 Means of egress. The construction documents for Alterations—Level 2, Alterations—Level 3, additions and changes of occupancy shall show in sufficient detail the location, construction, size and character of all portions of the means of egress in compliance with the provisions of this code. The construction documents shall designate the number of occupants to be accommodated in every work area of every floor and in all affected rooms and spaces.

    [A] 106.2.4 Exterior wall envelope. Construction documents for work affecting the exterior wall envelope shall describe the exterior wall envelope in sufficient detail to determine compliance with this code. The construction documents shall provide details of the exterior wall envelope as required, including windows, doors, flashing, intersections with dissimilar materials, corners, end details, control joints, intersections at roof, eaves or parapets, means of drainage, water-resistive barriers and details around openings.

  • CBC § 6.3.1. Medium relevance — show source text

    6.3.1.|The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in Section 1609.6.3.1.| |130|0-60|The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in Section 1609.6.3.1.|The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in Section 1609.6.3.1.|The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in Section 1609.6.3.1.| |All|> 60|The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in Section 1609.6.3.1.|The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in Section 1609.6.3.1.|The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in Section 1609.6.3.1.| |INTERLOCKING CLAY OR CONCRETE ROOF TILE WITH PROJECTING ANCHOR LUGSd, e
    (Installations on spaced/solid sheathing with battens or spaced sheathing)
    |INTERLOCKING CLAY OR CONCRETE ROOF TILE WITH PROJECTING ANCHOR LUGSd, e
    (Installations on spaced/solid sheathing with battens or spaced sheathing)
    |INTERLOCKING CLAY OR CONCRETE ROOF TILE WITH PROJECTING ANCHOR LUGSd, e
    (Installations on spaced/solid sheathing with battens or spaced sheathing)
    |INTERLOCKING CLAY OR CONCRETE ROOF TILE WITH PROJECTING ANCHOR LUGSd, e
    (Installations on spaced/solid sheathing with battens or spaced sheathing)
    |INTERLOCKING CLAY OR CONCRETE ROOF TILE WITH PROJECTING ANCHOR LUGSd, e
    (Installations on spaced/solid sheathing with battens or spaced sheathing)
    | |Maximum Allow-
    able Stress Design
    Wind Speed,****Vasd
    f
    (mph)
    |Mean roof
    height (feet)|Roof slope < 5:12|Roof slope 5:12 < 12:12|Roof slope 12:12 and over| |85|0-60|Fasteners are not required.
    Tiles with installed weight less
    than 9 lbs./sq. ft. require not
    fewer than one fastener per tile.|One fastener per tile every other
    row. Perimeter tiles require one
    fastener. Tiles with installed weight
    less than 9 lbs./sq. ft. require not
    fewer than one fastener per tile.|One fastener required for
    every tile. Tiles with
    installed weight less than 9
    lbs./sq. ft. require not fewer
    than one fastener per tile.| |100|0-40|0-40|0-40|0-40| |100|> 40-60|The head of all tiles shall be nailed. The nose of all eave tiles shall be fastened with approved clips.
    Rake5 tiles shall be nailed with two nails. The nose of all ridge, hip and rake tiles shall be set in a bead
    of roofer’s mastic.|The head of all tiles shall be nailed. The nose of all eave tiles shall be fastened with approved clips.
    Rake5 tiles shall be nailed with two nails.

  • California Building Code Medium relevance — show source text

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  • CBC § 2.1 Medium relevance — show source text

    N105.4 Approval. Where the review of the submitted construction documents determines that the design is in compliance with the codes designated in Section N104.1, and where deficiencies identified in Section N105.3 have been corrected, the approved agency shall issue a summary report of Approved Replicable Design. The summary report shall include any limitations on the approved replicable design including, but not limited to, climate zones, wind regions and seismic design categories.

    SECTION N106—SITE-SPECIFIC APPLICATION OF APPROVED REPLICABLE DESIGN

    N106.1 General. Where site-specific application of a replicable design that has been approved under the provisions of Section N105 is sought, the construction documents submitted to the building official shall comply with this section.

    N106.2 Submittal documents. A summary description of the replicable design and related construction document shall be submitted. Construction documents shall be signed, sealed and dated by the registered design professional. A statement, signed, sealed and dated by the registered design professional, that the replicable design submitted for local review is the same as the replicable design reviewed by the approved agency shall be submitted.

    N106.2.1 Architectural plans and specifications. Architectural plans and specifications shall include the following:

    1. Construction documents for variations from the replicable design.
    2. Construction for portions that are not part of the replicable design.
    3. Documents for local requirements as identified by the building official.
    4. Construction documents detailing the foundation system.

    SECTION N107—SITE-SPECIFIC REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF REPLICABLE DESIGN

    N107.1 General. Proposed site-specific application of replicable design shall be submitted to the building official in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1 and Appendix N.

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    N107.2 Site-specific review and approval of replicable design. The building official shall verify that the replicable design submitted for site-specific application is the same as the approved replicable design reviewed by the approved agency. In addition, the building official shall review the following for code compliance.

    1. Construction documents for variations from the replicable design.
    2. Construction for portions of the building that are not part of the replicable design.
    3. Documents for local requirements as identified by the building official.

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    CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE

    APPENDIX O – PERFORMANCE-BASED APPLICATION

    (Not adopted by state agencies)

  • CBC § 5.4.3 Medium relevance — show source text

    A. Couplings on the riser conduit installed inside the building foundation must be no higher than flush with the top of the concrete. Couplings installed outside building foundation must be installed a minimum of 6” below final grade.

    1. The conduit end must extend at least 12 inches away from the foundation. Install the sweep in the direction of the service trench. If a deeper trench is required, the sweep must extend to the same depth as the conduit in the trench.

    2. A minimum of 24 inches of cover must be maintained from the top of conduit to the final grade.

    3. See Electric and Gas Service Requirements (Greenbook)Section 5.4.3 . for electric and metering requirements.

    4. See Electric and Gas Service Requirements (Greenbook)Section 3.2.2 for establishing PG&E and applicants underground electric service responsibilities.

    Rev. #26: 03−25−22 063928 Page 7 of 9

    UG-1: Services Greenbook EDM

    Methods and Requirements for Installing Non-Residential Underground Electric Services 0 − 600 Volts to Customer-Owned Facilities

    Service Installation (Continued)

    Building Foundation

    Min

    Min

    48” Min
    66” Prefe
    Outer 75” Ma
    Building Wall
    pling
    Final Grade
    n
    24” Min.
    12” Coupl
    Col2 48” Min
    66” Prefe
    Outer 75” Ma
    Building Wall
    Final Grade
    Col4
    Final Grade
    Outer
    Building Wall
    n
    48” Min
    66” Prefe
    75” Ma
    12”

    pling
    Coupl
    24” Min.
    Final Grade
    Outer
    Building Wall
    n
    48” Min
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    24” Min.
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    fe
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    Final Grade
    Outer
    Building Wall
    n
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    12”

    pling
    Coupl
    24” Min.
    Outer Building Wall Col2
    Final
    Grade
    n
    Outer Building Wall
    See Note 8
    on Page 2
    48” M
    66” Pref
    75” M
    Conduit strap
    installed at mid
    distance from
    bottom of
    termination
    enclosure and final
    grade
    12”

    Coupling
    Coupling
    24” Min.
    6” Min.
  • CBC § 1.2 Medium relevance — show source text

    garage. 8. Adequate details to evaluate fire-resistance-rated construction requirements, including data substantiating required ratings. 9. Details for plastics, insulation and safety glazing installation. 10. Details of required fire protection systems. 11. Material specifications demonstrating fire-resistance criteria.

    N104.1.2 Structural plans, specifications and engineering details. Where approval of the structural requirements of the replicable design is sought, the submittal documents shall include details for each wind region, seismic design category and climate zone for which approval is sought; and shall include the following:

    1. Signed and sealed structural design calculations that support the member sizes on the drawings.

    2. Design load criteria, including: frost depth, live loads, snow loads, wind loads, earthquake design date and other special loads.

    3. Details of foundations and superstructure.

    4. Provisions for special inspections.

    N104.1.3 Energy conservation details. Where approval of the energy conservation requirements of the replicable design is sought, the submittal documents shall include details for each climate zone for which approval is sought; and shall include the following:

    1. Climate zones for which approval is sought.
    2. Building envelope details.
    3. Building mechanical system details.
    4. Details of electrical power and lighting systems.
    5. Provisions for system commissioning.

    SECTION N105—REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF REPLICABLE DESIGN

    N105.1 General. Proposed replicable designs shall be reviewed by an approved agency. The review shall be applicable only to the replicable design features submitted in accordance with Section N104. The review shall determine compliance with this code and additional codes specified in Section N104.1.

    N105.2 Documentation. The results of the review shall be documented indicating compliance with the code requirements.

    N105.3 Deficiencies. Where the review of the submitted construction documents identifies elements where the design is deficient and will not comply with the applicable code requirements, the approved agency shall notify the proponent of the replicable design, in writing, of the specific areas of noncompliance and request correction.

    N105.4 Approval. Where the review of the submitted construction documents determines that the design is in compliance with the codes designated in Section N104.1, and where deficiencies identified in Section N105.3 have been corrected, the approved agency shall issue a summary report of Approved Replicable Design. The summary report shall include any limitations on the approved replicable design including, but not limited to, climate zones, wind regions and seismic design categories.

    SECTION N106—SITE-SPECIFIC APPLICATION OF APPROVED REPLICABLE DESIGN

    N106.1 General. Where site-specific application of a replicable design that has been approved under the provisions of Section N105 is sought, the construction documents submitted to the building official shall comply with this section.

    N106.2 Submittal documents. A summary description of the replicable design and related construction document shall be submitted. Construction documents shall be signed, sealed and dated by the registered design professional. A statement, signed, sealed and dated by the registered design professional, that the replicable design submitted for local review is the same as the replicable design reviewed by the approved agency shall be submitted.

    N106.2.1 Architectural plans and specifications. Architectural plans and specifications shall include the following:

    1. Construction documents for variations from the replicable design.
    2. Construction for portions that are not part of the replicable design.
    3. Documents for local requirements as identified by the building official.
    4. Construction documents detailing the foundation system.

    **SECTION N107—SITE-SPECIFIC REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF REPLICABLE DESIGN

  • CBC § 12.3 Medium relevance — show source text

    1705 A .12.3 Wind-resisting components. Periodic special inspection is required for fastening of the following systems and components:

    1. Roof covering, roof deck and roof framing connections.
    2. Exterior wall covering and wall connections to roof and floor diaphragms and framing.

    1705 A .13 Special inspections for seismic resistance. Special inspections for seismic resistance shall be required as specified in Sections 1705 A .13.1 through 1705 A .13.9, unless exempted by the exceptions of Section 1704 A .2.

    1705 A .13.1 Structural steel. Special inspections for seismic resistance shall be in accordance with Section 1705 A .13.1.1 or 1705 A .13.1.2, as applicable.

    1705 A .13.1.1 Seismic force-resisting systems. Special inspections of structural steel in the seismic force-resisting systems in buildings and structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F shall be performed in accordance with the quality assurance requirements of AISC 341 and this code.

    [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] Quality assurance application is not permitted for the following AISC 341, Chapter J Sections: 1. J6 (Inspection Tasks).

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    SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

    2. J7 (Welding Inspection and Nondestructive Testing). 3. J10 (Inspection of Composite Structures). 4. J11 (Inspection of H-Piles).

    Additionally, the applicable portions in Table 1705A.2.1 of the California Building Code shall apply.

    1705 A .13.1.2 Structural steel elements. Special inspections of structural steel elements in the seismic force-resisting systems of buildings and structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F other than those covered in Section 1705 A .13.1.1, including struts, collectors, chords and foundation elements, shall be performed in accordance with the quality assurance requirements of AISC 341 and this code .

    [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] Quality assurance application is not permitted for the following AISC 341, Chapter J Sections: 1. J6 (Inspection Tasks). 2. J7 (Welding Inspection and Nondestructive Testing). 3. J10 (Inspection of Composite Structures). 4. J11 (Inspection of H-Piles).

    Additionally, the applicable portions in Table 1705A.2.1 of the California Building Code shall apply.

    1705 A .13.2 Structural wood. For the seismic force-resisting systems of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F:

    1. Continuous special inspection shall be required during field gluing operations of elements of the seismic force-resisting system.
    2. Periodic special inspection shall be required for nailing, bolting, anchoring and other fastening of elements of the seismic force-resisting system, including wood shear walls, wood diaphragms, drag struts, braces, shear panels and hold-downs.
  • CBC § 504.2 Medium relevance — show source text

    504.2**Install VOC compliant resilient flooring systems.
    Tier 1. At least 90 percent of the resilient flooring installed shall comply.
    **Tier 2.**100 percent of the resilient flooring installed shall comply.||2|2|
    |
    |
    | |A4.504.3Thermal insulation installed in the building shall meet the
    following requirements:
    Tier 1. Install thermal insulation in compliance with VOC limits.
    Tier 2. Install insulation which contains no-added formaldehyde
    (NAF) and is in compliance with Tier 1.||2|2|||| |Interior Moisture Control||||||| |4.505.2Vapor retarder and capillary break is installed at slab-on-
    grade foundations.||||||| |4.505.3 Moisture content of building materials used in wall and floor
    framing is checked before enclosure.||||||| |Indoor Air Quality and Exhaust||||||| |4.506.1 Each bathroom shall be provided with the following:
    1. ENERGY STAR fans ducted to terminate outside the building.
    2. Fans must be controlled by a humidity control (separate or built-
    in); OR functioning as a component of a whole-house ventilation
    system.
    3. Humidity controls with manual or automatic means of
    adjustment, capable of adjustment between a relative humidity
    range of≤ 50 percent to a maximum of 80 percent.||||
    |
    |
    | |A4.506.1 Reserved.||||||| |A4.506.2 [HR] Provide filters on return air openings rated MERV 8 or
    higher during construction when it is necessary to use HVAC
    equipment.||||||| |A4.506.3 Direct-vent appliances shall be used when equipment is
    located in conditioned space; or the equipment must be installed in
    an isolated mechanical room.||||||| |Environmental Comfort||||||| |4.507.2 Duct systems are sized, designed and equipment is selected
    using the following methods:
    1. Establish heat loss and heat gain values according to ANSI/ACCA 2
    Manual J-2016 or equivalent.
    2. Size duct systems according to ANSI/ACCA 1 Manual D-2016
    or equivalent.
    3. Select heating and cooling equipment according to ANSI/ACCA 3
    Manual S-2014 or equivalent.

  • CBC § 1-1 Medium relevance — show source text

    to Accommodate for the Vertical Radial Bend

    Figure 7 Alternate Option − PVC Elbow (Item 23) & Plastic−to−Steel Adapter / Coupling (Item 20)

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    Typical Overhead Panel Board Construction

    Note: This type of configuration is acceptable for mounting multiple meters.

    Col1 Col2 Col3 Col4 Col5 Col6
    Col1 Col2
    11 11

    Figure 9 Overhead Service Using Panel Board Construction

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    1-1/2” Min.

    1-1/2” Min.

    1-1/2” Min. 1-1/2” Min.

    Figure 10 Typical Strut Channels Used for Panel Board Construction

    Table 1 List of Material To Be Furnished and Installed by Customer

    Item Description
    1 Underground Pull Box, Required1
    2 Self-Contained, Bused Safety Socket Box
    3 Combination Meter and Current Transformer Cabinet
    (See Note 6 on Page 3)
    4 Main Switch of Service Equipment Enclosure
    5 Service Conduit, As Required
    6 UG Panel Board Construction (See Figures 5 − 6)
    7 OH Panel Board Construction (See Figures 7 − 8)
    8 Post (See Note 1 on Page 1)
    9 Conduit, Riser, Galvanized Rigid Steel, Continuous without Couplings
    10 Ground Rod (See Note 2 on Page 3)
    11 Ground Wire, Copper, Bare
    12 Ground Clamp (As Required) for Item 10
    13 Sealable Gutter
    14 Metal Myers Hub With Close Nipple
    15 Heavy Duty 2-Hole Pipe Strap Every 36”
    16 PVC Schedule 40, minimum
    17 Weatherhead
    18 PG&E-Approved, Customer-Owned Pole
    19 Termination Enclosure
    20 Plastic−to−Steel Adapter/Coupling
    21 Conduit, Bend, Galvanized Rigid Steel, Continuous without Couplings
    22 Service Conduit, Coupling, As Required
    23 Conduit, Bend, PVC, Continuous without Couplings

    1 The pull box is required to be installed but may be exempt only at the discretion of the PG&E inspector.

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    Revision Notes

    Revision 15 has the following changes:

Frequently asked questions

What must be shown on construction documents for a permit?

Construction documents must be sufficiently clear to show location, nature and extent of the work, floor and work‑area plans, means of egress where applicable, exterior wall envelope details when affected, fire protection system shop drawings, and any other data the code official requires to determine compliance (see §106.2 and its subsections).

Who must prepare and sign construction documents?

When required by statute or local regulation, construction documents must be prepared and signed/sealed by a registered design professional; the code official may require additional documents prepared by an RDP for special or complex conditions. See §106.1 for the general requirement.

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