Standards & Material Quality

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• 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 § 501A.3 High relevance — show source text

  501 A .2 Fire-resistance ratings. Fire-resistance ratings shall comply with the California Building Standards Code.

  501A.3 Prescriptive compliance provisions. Alterations, additions and changes of occupancy to the following categories of existing buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions of this section.

  501A.3.1 Prescriptive compliance provisions for SPC-4D using the California Building Code, 1980 (CBC 1980). Nonconforming buildings shall satisfy the following requirements: 1. The California Building Code, 1980 (CBC 1980), as used in this chapter, consists of the Uniform Building Code, 1979 (UBC 1979) along with requirements contained in: a) California Code of Regulations, Title 24- Building Standards, dated February 2, 1980 (Revision record for Register 80, No. 5). b) California Code of Regulations, Title 22 – Social Security, dated October 13, 1979 (Revision Record for Register 79, No 41). c) California Code of Regulations, Title 17 – Public Health, dated October 13, 1979 (Revision Record for Register 79, No 41-B). 2. All existing structural elements of Seismic Force Resisting System (SFRS) shall satisfy the detailing requirements in the CBC 1980 or demonstrate that the level of seismic performance is equivalent to that given in the CBC 1980, as determined by the building official. 3. A continuous load path or paths with adequate strength and stiffness to transfer all the forces from the point of origin to final point of resistance shall be justified by analysis. 4. Site data report in accordance with the CBC 1980 shall establish that seismically induced differential settlement does not exceed 1 ″ in 40 ′ .

  5. Adjacent buildings shall satisfy the SPC building separation requirements in accordance with the California Administrative Code, Chapter 6 Section 3.4. 6. The addition of new structural elements or strengthening of existing structural elements for retrofit of nonconforming build- ings to SPC-4D shall comply with the following: a) The seismic demand (forces or displacements) shall be in accordance with the CBC 1980; b) Capacity, detailing and connections for new structural elements shall satisfy the requirements in the CBC 2025 for new construction; and c) The strengthening of existing structural elements shall use capacities determined in accordance with the CBC 2025 for new construction consistent with the detailing and connections used in the strengthened member. 7. All construction, quality assurance and quality control shall be in accordance with the new construction provisions of CBC 2025.

  8. Elements not part of the Seismic Force-Resisting System (SFRS), including those identified in the California Administrative Code Chapter 6, Article 10, shall be evaluated using seismic forces and the requirements of the CBC 1980. 9. Any column or wall that forms part of two or more intersecting SFRS and is subjected to axial load due to seismic forces acting along either principal plan axis equaling or exceeding 20 percent of the axial design strength of the column or wall shall be _evaluated for the most critical load effect due to application of seismic force in any direction.

• CBC § 3.4. High relevance — show source text

  _ 4. Site data report in accordance with the CBC 1980 shall establish that seismically induced differential settlement does not exceed 1 ″ in 40 ′ .

  5. Adjacent buildings shall satisfy the SPC building separation requirements in accordance with the California Administrative Code, Chapter 6 Section 3.4. 6. The addition of new structural elements or strengthening of existing structural elements for retrofit of nonconforming build- ings to SPC-4D shall comply with the following: a) The seismic demand (forces or displacements) shall be in accordance with the CBC 1980; b) Capacity, detailing and connections for new structural elements shall satisfy the requirements in the CBC 2025 for new construction; and c) The strengthening of existing structural elements shall use capacities determined in accordance with the CBC 2025 for new construction consistent with the detailing and connections used in the strengthened member. 7. All construction, quality assurance and quality control shall be in accordance with the new construction provisions of CBC 2025.

  8. Elements not part of the Seismic Force-Resisting System (SFRS), including those identified in the California Administrative Code Chapter 6, Article 10, shall be evaluated using seismic forces and the requirements of the CBC 1980. 9. Any column or wall that forms part of two or more intersecting SFRS and is subjected to axial load due to seismic forces acting along either principal plan axis equaling or exceeding 20 percent of the axial design strength of the column or wall shall be evaluated for the most critical load effect due to application of seismic force in any direction. The most critical load effect may be deemed to be satisfied if members and their foundations are evaluated for 100 percent of the forces for one direction plus 30 percent of the forces for the perpendicular direction, whereby the combination produces the maximum effect. Exceptions: The following buildings (with structural irregularities or unusual configuration/system) shall not be eligible for the SPC-4D upgrade using the prescriptive provisions in this section: 1. Buildings with prohibited irregularities in accordance with California Building Code 2022 Section 1617A.1.10.

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  PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE METHOD

  2. Buildings taller than 5 stories or 65' height above the base having horizontal or vertical irregularities in accordance with ASCE 7-10 Tables 12.3-1 Items #1a, 1b and 3 or 12.3-2 Items #1a, 1b, 5a and 5b.

  3. Buildings with unusual configuration or structural system, as determined by the building official.

  501A.3.2 Prescriptive compliance provisions for SPC-4D using the new building design requirements of this code. Structures satisfying the requirements of the California Building Code for new general acute care hospital buildings design shall be deemed to satisfy the SPC-4D requirements of Table 2.5.3, Chapter 6 of the California Administrative Code.

• CBC § 1710.2.1 High relevance — show source text

  1710.2.1 ICC 1200 Section 301.4. Replace ICC 1200 Section 301.4 by the following:

  301.4 Use of shipping containers repurposed as buildings and building components. Use of shipping containers repurposed as buildings and building components is not permitted by the California Building Code (CBC) Section 3115.

  1710.2.2 ICC 1200 Section 503.1. Modify ICC 1200 Section 503.1 by adding the following:

  Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) shall satisfy all the requirements for Testing, Inspection, and Observation (TIO) in the California Building Standards Code (CBSC).

  1710.3 Regulatory compliance. In addition to other applicable requirements in this code, off-site construction shall be inspected and regulated in accordance with ICC 1205, with texts modified by Sections 1710.3.1 through 1710.3.2.

  1710.3.1 ICC 1205 Section 302.1. Modify ICC 1205 Section 302.1 by adding the following:

  Construction documents for plan approval shall satisfy all the requirements in the California Building Standards Code (CBSC).

  1710.3.2 ICC 1205 Section 501.1. Modify ICC 1205 Section 501.1 by adding the following:

  Testing, Inspection, and Observation (TIO) program shall satisfy all the requirements in the California Building Standards Code (CBSC).

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  CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE

  CHAPTER 17A – SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

  (Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)

• CBC § 7.47 High relevance — show source text

  15|7.47|7.72|8.10|8.37|8.58| |45|75|30|7.05|7.35|7.58|7.93|8.18|8.36| |44|75|31|6.95|7.23|7.45|7.77|8.00|8.16| |43|75|32|6.85|7.13|7.33|7.63|7.83|7.98| |42|75|33|6.75|7.03|7.22|7.49|7.68|7.82| |41|75|34|6.65|6.93|7.12|7.37|7.55|7.67| |46|80|34|6.65|6.93|7.12|7.37|7.55|7.67| |40|75|35|6.55|6.83|7.01|7.26|7.42|7.54| |45|80|35|6.55|6.83|7.01|7.26|7.42|7.54| |44|80|36|6.44|6.73|6.92|7.15|7.30|7.41| |43|80|37|6.32|6.63|6.82|7.05|7.19|7.30| |42|80|38|6.20|6.53|6.72|6.95|7.09|7.19| |41|80|39|6.06|6.42|6.62|6.85|6.99|7.08| |46|85|39|6.06|6.42|6.62|6.85|6.99|7.08| |40|80|40|5.91|6.30|6.52|6.76|6.89|6.98| |45|85|40|5.91|6.30|6.52|6.76|6.89|6.98| |44|85|41|5.75|6.17|6.403|6.66|6.79|6.89| |43|85|42|5.57|6.03|6.28|6.55|6.70|6.79| |42|85|43|5.37|5.88|6.16|6.44|6.59|6.69| |41|85|44|5.15|5.71|6.01|6.33|6.49|6.59| |40|85|45|4.91|5.53|5.86|6.20|6.37|6.48| |Condenser DT2|Condenser DT2|Condenser DT2|14.04|11.23|9.36|7.02|5.62|4.68| |1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2.

• CBC § 0.42 High relevance — show source text

  Spacing of fasteners not included in this table shall be based on Table R602.3(2).
  f. For wood structural panel roof sheathing attached to gable end roof framing and to intermediate supports within 48 inches of roof edges and ridges, nails shall be spaced at 4
  inches on center where the ultimate design wind speed is greater than 130 mph in Exposure B or greater than 110 mph in Exposure C. Fastener spacing applies where roof
  framing specific gravity is 0.42 or larger. Where roof framing specific gravity is greater than or equal to 0.35 but less than 0.42 in accordance with AWC NDS, fastening of roof
  sheathing shall be with RSRS-03 (21/2″ × 0.131″ × 0.281″ head) nails.
  g. Gypsum sheathing shall conform to ASTM C1396 and shall be installed in accordance with ASTM C1280 or GA 253 . Fiberboard sheathing shall conform to ASTM C208.
  h. Spacing of fasteners on floor sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by framing members and required blocking and at floor perimeters only. Spacing of fasteners
  on roof sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by framing members and required blocking. Blocking of roof or floor sheathing panel edges perpendicular to the
  framing members need not be provided except as required by other provisions of this code. Floor perimeter shall be supported by framing members or solid blocking.
  i. Where a rafter is fastened to an adjacent parallel ceiling joist in accordance with this schedule, provide two toe nails on one side of the rafter and toe nails from the ceiling joist
  to top plate in accordance with this schedule. The toe nail on the opposite side of the rafter shall not be required.|For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s; 1 ksi = 6.895 MPa.
  a. Nails are smooth-common, box or deformed shanks except where otherwise stated. Nails used for framing and sheathing connections are carbon steel and shall have mini-
  mum average bending yield strengths as shown: 80 ksi for shank diameter of 0.192 inch (20d common nail), 90 ksi for shank diameters larger than 0.142 inch but not larger than
  0.177 inch, and 100 ksi for shank diameters of 0.142 inch or less. Connections using nails and staples of other materials, such as stainless steel, shall be designed by accepted
  engineering practice or approved under Section R104.2.2.
  b. RSRS-01 is a Roof Sheathing Ring Shank nail meeting the specifications in ASTM F1667.
  c. Nails shall be spaced at not more than 6 inches on center at all supports where spans are 48 inches or greater.
  d. Four-foot by 8-foot or 4-foot by 9-foot panels shall be applied vertically.
  e. Spacing of fasteners not included in this table shall be based on Table R602.3(2).
  f. For wood structural panel roof sheathing attached to gable end roof framing and to intermediate supports within 48 inches of roof edges and ridges, nails shall be spaced at 4
  inches on center where the ultimate design wind speed is greater than 130 mph in Exposure B or greater than 110 mph in Exposure C. Fastener spacing applies where roof
  framing specific gravity is 0.42 or larger.

• CBC § 6.1507 High relevance — show source text

  LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|1. LIFT = Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Leaving Chilled Water Temperature (°F)
  2. Condenser DT = Leaving Condenser Water Temperature (°F) – Entering Condenser Water Temperature (°F)
  Kadj = 6.1507 – 0.30244(×) + 0.0062692(×)2 – 0.000045595(×)3
  where× = Condenser DT + LIFT
  COPadj = Kadj * COPstd|

  A6.207.1.2 Controls for heat pumps with supplementary electric resistance heaters. Heat pumps with supplementary electric resistance heaters shall have controls:

  A6.207.1.2.1 That prevent supplementary heater operation when the heating load can be met by the heat pump alone; and

• 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 § 101.7.1. High relevance — show source text

  This code does not limit the authority of city, county, or city and county governments to make necessary changes to the provisions contained in this code pursuant to Section 101.7.1. The effective date of amendments, additions or deletions to this code for cities, counties, or cities and counties filed pursuant to Section 101.7.1 shall be the date on which it is filed. However, in no case shall the amendments, additions or deletions to this code be effective any sooner than the effective date of this code.

  Local modifications shall comply with Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5(b) for Building Standards Law, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 for State Housing Law or Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7 for Fire Protection Districts.

  101.7.1 Findings and filings.

  1. The city, county, or city and county shall make express findings for each amendment, addition or deletion based upon climatic, topographical or geological conditions. For the purpose of this section, climatic, topographical or geological conditions include local environmental conditions as established by the city, county, or city and county.

  2. The city, county, or city and county shall file the amendments, additions or deletions expressly marked and identified as to the applicable findings. Cities, counties, cities and counties, and fire departments shall file the amendments, additions or deletions and the findings with the California Building Standards Commission at 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833.

  3. Findings prepared by fire protection districts shall be ratified by the local city, county, or city and county and filed with the California Department of Housing and Community Development at 9342 Tech Center Drive, Suite 500, Sacramento, CA 95826.

  4. The city, county, or city and county shall obtain California Energy Commission approval for any energy- related ordinances consistent with Public Resources Code Section 25402.1(h)(2) and Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-106. Local governmental agencies may adopt and enforce energy standards for newly constructed buildings, additions, alterations and repairs, provided the California Energy Commission finds that the standards will require buildings to be designed to consume no more energy than permitted by Part 6. Such local standards include, but are not limited to, adopting the requirements of Part 6 before their effective date, requiring additional energy conservation measures, or setting more stringent energy budgets.

  101.8 Alternate materials, designs and methods of construction. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any alternate material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, method, design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternate shall be approved on a case-by-case basis where the enforcing agency finds that the proposed alternate is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code and is at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in planning and design, energy, water, material conservation and resource efficiency, environmental air quality, performance, safety and the protection of life and health. Consideration and compliance provisions for occupancies regulated by adopting state agencies are found in the sections listed below.

  1. Section 1.2.3 in the California Building Code (CBC) for the California Building Standards Commission.
  2. Section 104.2.3 in the California Building Code (CBC) for the Division of the State Architect.
• CBC § 1-2013 High relevance — show source text

  agency	BSC	BSC- CG	SFM	HCD	Col6	Col7	DSA	Col9	Col10	OSHPD	Col12	Col13	Col14	Col15	Col16	Col17	BSCC	DHS	AGR	DWR	CEC	CA	SL	SLC
  Adopting agency	BSC	BSC- CG	SFM	1	2	1/AC	AC	SS	SS/CC	1	1R	2	3	4	5	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
  Adopt entire chapter	X												X			X
  Adopt entire chapter as amended (amended sections listed below)			X	X	X	X		X	X	X	X	X		X	X
  Adopt only those sections that are listed below							X																	X
  Chapter / Section
  ASTM E662-17a			X					X	X
  ASTM E2632/E2632M-13			X
  ASTM E2707-15			X
  ASTM E2726/E2726-12a			X
  ASTM E3121-17								X	X	X	X	X		X	X
  ASTM F606/F606M-21								X	X	X	X	X		X	X
  ASTM F1292-99							X
  ASTM F1292-04							X
  ASTM F1487-01							X
  ASTM F1951-99							X
  ASTM F2374			X
  ANSI/AWC NDS w/2024 Suppl.								X	X	X	X	X		X	X									X
  AWS B5.1-2013-AMD1								X	X	X	X	X		X	X
  AWS D1.1/D1.1M-20								X	X	X	X	X		X	X
  AWS D1.2/D1.2M-14								X	X	X	X	X		X	X
  AWS D1.3/D1.3M-2018								X	X	X	X	X		X	X
  _AWS D1.6/D1.

• CBC § 8-24 High relevance — show source text

  Permit Number: _____________________________

  ITEM #	OPR ITEMS	PAGE NUMBER IN OPR DOCUMENT
  	OWNER AND USER REQUIREMENTS—PROJECT PROGRAM
  1	General building information (size, stories, construction type, occupancy type and number)
  2	Intended uses and schedules
  3	Future expandability and flexibility of spaces
  4	Quality and/or durability of materials and desired building lifespan
  5	Budget or operation constraints
  	ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  6	Level of compliance with the_California Green Building Standards Code_: Mandatory, Tier 1 or Tier 2
  7	Specific environmental or sustainability goals (e.g., water efficiency, water reuse, CO2 monitoring, xeriscaping, etc.)
  	BUILDING SUSTAINABLE GOALS
  8	Measures affecting energy efficiency desired by owner (e.g., building orientation, shading, daylighting, natural venti- lation, renewable power, etc.)
  	INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
  9	Lighting
  10	Temperature and humidity
  11	Acoustics
  12	Air quality, ventilation and filtration
  13	Desired adjustability of system controls
  14	Accommodations for after-hours use
  15	Other owner requirements (e.g., natural ventilation, daylight, views, etc.)
  	EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS EXPECTATIONS
  16	Level of quality, reliability, equipment type, flexibility, maintenance and complexity desired
  17	Specific efficiency targets, desired technologies or preferred manufacturers for building systems, acoustics and vibration
  18	Degree of system integration, automation and functionality for controls (i.e. load shedding, demand response, energy management)
  	BUILDING OCCUPANT AND O&M PERSONNEL EXPECTATIONS
  19	Description of how the building will be operated and by whom
  20	Level of training and orientation required to understand, operate and use the building systems for building operation and maintenance staff, as well as occupants
  21	Building operation and maintenance staff location and capabilities
  	COMMISSIONING AGENT INFORMATION
  22	Name of commissioning agency:
  23	Address of agency:
  24	Contact person(s) name(s):

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  Owner/Owner’s Representative Acknowledgement

  Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR). The expectations and requirements of the building appropriate to its phase shall be documented before the design phase of the project begins. The OPR includes the elements listed above and they have been approved by the Owner or Owner’s Representative.

  Name: _______________________________  Owner  Owner’s Representative

  Company Name (if applicable): ________________________

  Signature: ________________________ Date: ___________

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  BASIS OF DESIGN (BOD)

  COMPLIANCE TEMPLATE

• CBC § 1601A.1.2 High relevance — show source text

  centers.

  1601A.1.2 Amendments in this chapter. DSA-SS and OSHPD adopt this chapter and all amendments.

  Exception: Amendments adopted by only one agency appear in this chapter preceded with the appropriate acronym of the adopt- ing agency, as follows: 1. Division of the State Architect-Structural Safety:

  [DSA-SS] – For applications listed in Section 1.9.2.1. 2. Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development:

  [OSHPD 1] – For applications listed in Section 1.10.1.

  [OSHPD 4] – For applications listed in Section 1.10.4.

  1601A.2 Enforcement agency approval. In addition to the requirements of the California Administrative Code and the California Build- ing Code, any aspect of project design, construction, quality assurance or quality control programs for which this code requires approval by the Registered Design Professional (RDP), are also subject to approval by the enforcement agency.

  SECTION 1602 A —NOTATIONS

  1602 A .1 Notations. The following notations are used in this chapter:

  D = Dead load.

  D i = Weight of ice in accordance with Chapter 10 of ASCE 7.

  E = Combined effect of horizontal and vertical earthquake induced forces as defined in Section 12.4 of ASCE 7.

  F = Load due to fluids with well-defined pressures and maximum heights.

  F a = Flood load in accordance with Chapter 5 of ASCE 7.

  H = Load due to lateral earth pressures, ground water pressure or pressure of bulk materials.

  L = Live load.

  L r = Roof live load.

  p g(asd) = Allowable stress design ground snow load.

  p g = Ground snow load determined from Figures 1608.2(1) through 1608.2(4) and Table 1608.2.

  R = Rain load.

  S = Snow load.

  T = Cumulative effects of self-straining load forces and effects.

  V asd = Allowable stress design wind speed, mph (m/s) where applicable.

  V = Basic wind speed, V, mph (m/s) determined from Figures 1609 A .3(1) through 1609 A .3(4) or ASCE 7.

  V T = Tornado speed, mph (m/s) determined from Chapter 32 of ASCE 7.

  W = Load due to wind pressure.

  W i = Wind-on-ice in accordance with Chapter 10 of ASCE 7.

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  STRUCTURAL DESIGN

  SECTION 1603 A —CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

  1603 A .1 General. Construction documents shall show the material, size, section and relative locations of structural members with floor levels, column centers and offsets dimensioned. The design loads and other information pertinent to the structural design required by Sections 1603 A .1.1 through 1603 A .1.10 shall be indicated on the construction documents.