CEBC · California Existing Building Code
What inspections and repairs are required after a building is moved?
If your building is moved, the local building official can require a structural inspection (by the official or by hired professionals at your cost) to check components and connections for damage; any repairs the inspector requires must be finished before the jurisdiction gives final approval (CEBC §1402.7).
Last reviewed: July 6, 2026
What the code requires — 2-4 sentences
The code official is authorized to inspect — or require approved professionals (at the owner’s expense) to inspect — the various structural parts of a relocated building to verify that structural components and connections have not sustained damage. Any repairs required as a result of that inspection must be completed prior to final approval. This authority and requirement are stated in § 1402.7 of the CEBC.
The single most important rule: the jurisdiction can require a structural inspection after any move, and any necessary repairs must be finished before the building gets final approval. § 1402.7
Requirements in detail
What must be inspected
- The CEBC authorizes inspection of the various structural parts, including structural components and their connections, to verify they have not sustained structural damage. § 1402.7
- The inspection may be performed by the code official or by approved professionals engaged by the owner (inspection expense is the owner’s responsibility). § 1402.7
Who decides the scope and who pays
- The code official determines whether an inspection is required and may require more detailed inspections by approved professionals. § 1402.7
- The owner pays for any required professional inspections. § 1402.7
What must be repaired and when
- Any repairs that the code official requires because of the inspection must be completed prior to final approval (i.e., before the jurisdiction signs off on the move). § 1402.7
- Repairs of structural damage must be done in accordance with the CEBC repair provisions (see Chapter 4 / Section 405 A.2 for repair rules applicable to damaged buildings).
Other requirements that apply after relocation
- Foundation and connection to foundation must comply with the California Building Code (CBC) or California Residential Code (CRC). § 1402.2 and § 1402.2.1
- Wind and seismic provisions at the new location apply (CBC/CRC); exceptions exist for certain small increases or specific dwelling types — see the sections below. § 1402.3 and § 1402.4
- Snow-load and flood-hazard requirements also apply where applicable. § 1402.5 and § 1402.6
Quick decision table
| Decision dimension | Typical values / actions | Code reference |
|---|---|---|
| Who may inspect | Code official OR approved professional (at owner's expense) | § 1402.7 |
| What to inspect | “Various structural parts” — components & connections for damage | § 1402.7 |
| Who pays | Owner pays for required professional inspections | § 1402.7 |
| When repairs required | Before final approval / sign-off | § 1402.7 |
| Foundation standard | Must comply with CBC or CRC (as applicable) | § 1402.2 |
| Connection standard | Connection to foundation must comply with CBC or CRC | § 1402.2.1 |
| Wind/seismic/snow/flood | Must comply with CBC/CRC provisions at new location | §§ 1402.3–1402.6 |
| Repairs standard | Repairs to structural damage follow repair provisions in CEBC | § 405 A.2 (Chapter 4) |
Exceptions & special cases
- Detached one- and two‑family dwellings and Group U occupancies may be excepted from wind provisions where wind loads at the new location are not higher than at the previous location; also structural elements with stress increases of not more than 10 percent are excepted. § 1402.3 (Exceptions)
- Similar exceptions apply for seismic loads: certain structures in Seismic Design Categories A and B (and some detached dwellings in A, B, C) are excepted when seismic loads at the new location are not higher than the old location; and elements whose stress is increased by not more than 10 percent may be excepted. § 1402.4 (Exceptions)
- For snow loads, elements whose stress is increased by not more than 5 percent may be excepted. § 1402.5 (Exception)
- Chapter 14 does not apply to certain regulated factory-built or manufactured housing types (see § 1401.1 and cross‑references). § 1401.1
Note: the CEBC text authorizes inspections and repairs but does not prescribe an exhaustive checklist or specific test procedures for “various structural parts” — the scope and methods are left to the code official or the approved professionals they require. § 1402.7
Common mistakes
- Assuming no inspection is required because the move was “minor.” The CEBC gives the code official discretion to require inspection for any relocated building. § 1402.7
- Treating only the foundation as subject to inspection. The CEBC explicitly refers to various structural parts and connections — not just foundations. § 1402.7
- Forgetting other code obligations: after a move mechanical, plumbing, electrical and energy rules that apply to new installations or repairs also may be triggered (CEBC references other codes). See CEBC Section on applicability and supplemental codes. § 302.2
- Overlooking thresholds: incorrectly assuming minor stress increases (e.g., under 10% or 5%) always exempt the element — the CEBC exceptions apply only where explicitly stated in §§ 1402.3–1402.5.
Worked example — concrete scenario
Scenario:
- A two‑story wood‑framed house is moved from Site A to Site B inside the same county.
- At Site B, wind and seismic maps show slightly higher demands.
- After placement on a new foundation, the jurisdiction requires inspection.
Step-by-step applying the CEBC:
- The code official invokes authority under § 1402.7 to inspect structural components and connections (or requires a licensed structural engineer to inspect at the owner’s expense). § 1402.7
- The inspector finds that several hold‑down connections were damaged during transport and that some members now see a stress increase of 12% compared to design at Site A.
- Because the stress increase exceeds the CEBC exception threshold of 10%, the house must comply with the CBC/CRC wind/seismic provisions for the new location; the inspector therefore requires corrective repairs and upgrades per § 1402.3 and § 1402.4 and the applicable CBC/CRC provisions. §§ 1402.3–1402.4
- The owner hires an approved professional, completes the prescribed repairs to connections and any required member strengthening, and submits documentation and final inspection reports.
- The jurisdiction verifies repairs and issues final approval only after the required repairs and documentation are complete, per § 1402.7. § 1402.7
Result: The house may be occupied only after the inspections and the mandatory repairs are completed and accepted by the code official.
Related provisions
- § 1401.2 — Conformance: building must be safe for human occupancy and repairs/alterations must comply with the CEBC.
- § 1402.2 — Foundation requirements for relocated buildings (CBC/CRC compliance).
- § 1402.2.1 — Connection to foundation must comply with CBC/CRC.
- § 1402.3 — Wind loads at new location; includes exceptions (10% threshold).
- § 1402.4 — Seismic loads at new location; includes exceptions (10% threshold and SDC exceptions).
- § 1402.5 — Snow loads where applicable (5% exception threshold).
- § 1402.6 — Flood hazard area requirements (CBC/CRC/CRC references).
- § 1402.7 — Required inspection and repairs for relocated buildings (controlling section).
- § 302.2 — Cross‑references to other codes (mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire) that apply to relocated buildings and repairs.
- CEBC repair provisions (Chapter 4 / § 405 A.2) — Repair requirements where structural damage is found.
Code references
Grounded in the retrieved California Existing Building Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:
CEBC § 14-3 High relevance — show source text
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[BS] 1402.7 Required inspection and repairs. The code official shall be authorized to inspect, or to require approved professionals to inspect at the expense of the owner, the various structural parts of a relocated building to verify that structural components and connections have not sustained structural damage. Any repairs required by the code official as a result of such inspection shall be made prior to the final approval.
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CHAPTER 15 – CONSTRUCTION SAFEGUARDS
(Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
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CGSFM 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 Adopt Entire Chapter as
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User notes:
CEBC § 1402.2 High relevance — show source text
[BS] 1402.2 Foundation. The foundation system of relocated buildings shall comply with the California Building Code or the Califor- nia Residential Code, as applicable.
[BS] 1402.2.1 Connection to the foundation. The connection of the relocated building to the foundation shall comply with the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable.
[BS] 1402.3 Wind loads. Buildings shall comply with California Building Code or California Residential Code wind provisions, as applicable.
Exceptions:
- Detached one- and two-family dwellings and Group U occupancies where wind loads at the new location are not higher than those at the previous location.
- Structural elements whose stress is not increased by more than 10 percent.
[BS] 1402.4 Seismic loads. Buildings shall comply with California Building Code or California Residential Code seismic provisions at the new location, as applicable.
Exceptions:
- Structures in Seismic Design Categories A and B and detached one- and two-family dwellings in Seismic Design Categories A, B and C where the seismic loads at the new location are not higher than those at the previous location.
- Structural elements whose stress is not increased by more than 10 percent.
[BS] 1402.5 Snow loads. Structures shall comply with California Building Code or California Residential Code snow loads, as applicable, where snow loads at the new location are higher than those at the previous location.
Exception: Structural elements whose stress is not increased by more than 5 percent.
[BS] 1402.6 Flood hazard areas. If relocated or moved into a flood hazard area, structures shall comply with Section 1612 of the California Building Code, or Section R306 of the California Residential Code, as applicable.
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[BS] 1402.7 Required inspection and repairs. The code official shall be authorized to inspect, or to require approved professionals to inspect at the expense of the owner, the various structural parts of a relocated building to verify that structural components and connections have not sustained structural damage. Any repairs required by the code official as a result of such inspection shall be made prior to the final approval.
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(Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
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CGSFM HCD Col6 Col7 DSA Col9 Col10 OSHPD Col12 Col13 Col14 Col15 Col16 Col17 BSCC DPH AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC Adopting CEBC § 2.5 High relevance — show source text
All reports shall describe the nature and extent of inspections and tests, the location where the inspections and tests were performed, and indicate that work inspected or tested was or was not completed in conformance to approved construction documents . Discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction. If they are not corrected, the discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the building official and to the registered design professional in responsible charge prior to the completion of that phase of the work. A final report documenting required special inspections and tests, and correction of any discrepancies noted in the inspections or tests, shall be submitted at a point in time agreed upon prior to the start of work by the owner or the owner’s authorized agent to the building official.
1704 A .2.5 Special inspection of fabricated items. Where fabrication of structural, load-bearing or lateral load-resisting members or assemblies is being conducted on the premises of a fabricator’s shop, special inspections of the fabricated items shall be performed during fabrication.
1704 A .2.5.1 Fabricator approval. Not permitted by DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC or OSHPD.
1704 A .3 Statement of special inspections. Where special inspections or tests are required by Section 1705 A, the registered design professional in responsible charge shall prepare a statement of special inspections in accordance with Section 1704 A .3.1 for submittal by the applicant in accordance with Section 1704 A .2.3.
Exception: The statement of special inspections is permitted to be prepared by a qualified person approved by the building official for construction not designed by a registered design professional.
[DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] The exception is not permitted by DSA.
1704 A .3.1 Content of statement of special inspections. The statement of special inspections shall identify the following:
The materials, systems, components and work required to have special inspections or tests by the building official or by the registered design professional responsible for each portion of the work.
The type and extent of each special inspection.
The type and extent of each test.
Additional requirements for special inspections or tests for seismic or wind resistance as specified in Sections 1705 A .12, 1705 A .13 and 1705 A .14.
For each type of special inspection, identification as to whether it will be continuous special inspection, periodic special inspection or performed in accordance with the notation used in the referenced standard where the inspections are defined.
Deferred submittal items that require a supplemental statement of special inspections.
1704 A .3.2 Seismic requirements in the statement of special inspections. Where Section 1705 A .13 or 1705 A .14 specifies special inspections or tests for seismic resistance, the statement of special inspections shall identify the equipment/components that require special seismic certification and seismic force-resisting systems that are subject to the special inspections or tests.
1704 A .3.3 Wind requirements in the statement of special inspections. Where Section 1705 A .12 specifies special inspection for wind resistance, the statement of special inspections shall identify the main windforce-resisting systems and wind-resisting components that are subject to special inspections.
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If they are not corrected, the discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the building official and to the registered design professional in responsible charge prior to the completion of that phase of the work. A final report documenting required special inspections and tests, and correction of any discrepancies noted in the inspections or tests, shall be submitted at a point in time agreed upon prior to the start of work by the owner or the owner’s authorized agent to the building official. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Report requirement shall be per 1704A.2.4.
1704.2.5 Special inspection of fabricated items. Where fabrication of structural, load-bearing or lateral load-resisting members or assemblies is being conducted on the premises of a fabricator’s shop, special inspections of the fabricated items shall be performed during fabrication, except where the fabricator has been approved to perform work without special inspections in accordance with Section 1704.2.5.1.
1704.2.5.1 Fabricator approval. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Not permitted by OSHPD. Special inspections during fabrication are not required where the work is done on the premises of a fabricator approved to perform such work without special inspection. Approval shall be based on review of the fabricator’s written fabrication procedures and quality control manuals that provide a basis for control of materials and workmanship, with periodic auditing of fabrication and quality control practices by an approved agency or the building official. At completion of fabrication, the approved fabricator shall submit a certificate of compliance to the owner or the owner’s authorized agent for submittal to the building official as specified in Section 1704.5 stating that the work was performed in accordance with the approved construction documents.
1704.3 Statement of special inspections. Where special inspections or tests are required by Section 1705, the registered design professional in responsible charge shall prepare a statement of special inspections in accordance with Section 1704.3.1 for submittal by the applicant in accordance with Section 1704.2.3.
Exception: The statement of special inspections is permitted to be prepared by a qualified person approved by the building official for construction not designed by a registered design professional.
1704.3.1 Content of statement of special inspections. The statement of special inspections shall identify the following:
The materials, systems, components and work required to have special inspections or tests by the building official or by the registered design professional responsible for each portion of the work.
The type and extent of each special inspection.
The type and extent of each test.
Additional requirements for special inspections or tests for seismic or wind resistance as specified in Sections 1705.12, 1705.13 and 1705.14.
For each type of special inspection, identification as to whether it will be continuous special inspection, periodic special inspection or performed in accordance with the notation used in the referenced standard where the inspections are defined.
Deferred submittal items that require a supplemental statement of special inspections.
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CEBC § 102.3.2 High relevance — show source text
** Commercial HVAC systems both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be inspected and maintained in operating condition in accordance with ASHRAE/ACCA 180. The owner or the owner’s designated agent shall be responsible for maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to cause a HVAC system to be reinspected. 102.3.2 Residential HVAC Systems. Residential HVAC systems both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be inspected in accordance with ACCA 4 QM. The owner or the owner’s designated agent shall be responsible for maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to cause a HVAC system to be reinspected.
102.4 Additions, Alterations, Renovations, or Repairs. Additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs shall conform to that required for a new system without requiring the existing mechanical system to be in accordance with the requirements of this code. Additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs shall not cause an existing system to become unsafe, insanitary or overloaded.
Additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs to existing mechanical system installations shall comply with the provisions for new construction, unless such deviations are found to be necessary and are first approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 102.5 Health and Safety. Where compliance with the provisions of this code fails to eliminate or alleviate a nuisance, or other dangerous or insanitary condition that involves health or safety hazards, the owner or the owner’s agent shall install such additional mechanical system facilities or shall make such repairs or alterations as ordered by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy. Mechanical systems that are a part of a building or structure undergoing a change in use or occupancy, as defined in the building code, shall be in accordance with the requirements of this code that are applicable to the new use or occupancy. 102.7 Moved Structures. Parts of the mechanical system of a building and part thereof that is moved from one foundation to another, or from one location to another, shall be in accordance with the provisions of this code for new installations and completely tested as prescribed elsewhere in this section for new work, except that walls or floors need not be removed during such test where equivalent means of inspection acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction are provided. 102.8 Appendices. The provisions in the appendices are intended to supplement the requirements of this code and shall not be considered part of this code unless formally adopted as such.
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103.0 Duties and Powers of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
103.1 General. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be the Authority duly appointed to enforce this code. For such purposes, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as deemed necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules, and regulations shall comply with the intent and purpose of this code.
CEBC § 3.1 High relevance — show source text
[DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] The exception is not permitted by DSA.
1704 A .3.1 Content of statement of special inspections. The statement of special inspections shall identify the following:
The materials, systems, components and work required to have special inspections or tests by the building official or by the registered design professional responsible for each portion of the work.
The type and extent of each special inspection.
The type and extent of each test.
Additional requirements for special inspections or tests for seismic or wind resistance as specified in Sections 1705 A .12, 1705 A .13 and 1705 A .14.
For each type of special inspection, identification as to whether it will be continuous special inspection, periodic special inspection or performed in accordance with the notation used in the referenced standard where the inspections are defined.
Deferred submittal items that require a supplemental statement of special inspections.
1704 A .3.2 Seismic requirements in the statement of special inspections. Where Section 1705 A .13 or 1705 A .14 specifies special inspections or tests for seismic resistance, the statement of special inspections shall identify the equipment/components that require special seismic certification and seismic force-resisting systems that are subject to the special inspections or tests.
1704 A .3.3 Wind requirements in the statement of special inspections. Where Section 1705 A .12 specifies special inspection for wind resistance, the statement of special inspections shall identify the main windforce-resisting systems and wind-resisting components that are subject to special inspections.
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1704 A .4 Contractor responsibility. Each contractor responsible for the construction of a main wind- or seismic force-resisting system, installation of equipment/components requiring special seismic certification or a wind- or seismic force-resisting component listed in the statement of special inspections shall submit a written statement of responsibility to the building official and the owner or the owner’s authorized agent prior to the commencement of work on the system or component. The contractor’s statement of responsibility shall contain acknowledgement of awareness of the special requirements contained in the statement of special inspections. [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] The contractor’s statement is required only when specified on the approved construction documents.
1704 A .5 Submittals to the building official. In addition to the submittal of reports of special inspections and tests in accordance with Section 1704 A .2.4, reports and certificates shall be submitted by the owner or the owner’s authorized agent to the building official for each of the following:
Reserved.
Reserved.
Certificates of compliance for equipment/components requiring special seismic certification in accordance with Section 1705 A .14.3.
Reports of preconstruction tests for shotcrete in accordance with ACI 318 and Section 1705A.3.9.2.
Certificates of compliance for open web steel joists and joist girders in accordance with Section 2207 A. 5.
CEBC § 1401.1.1 High relevance — show source text
and the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2._ Manufactured homes must meet unit identification (data plate) and certification label requirements as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24, Subtitle B, Chapter XX, Part 3280 and Health and Safety Code Section 18032. Commercial modulars and special purpose commercial modulars must meet identification requirements in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 2.
1401.1.1 Bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands. Relocated or moved bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands shall comply with ICC 300.
1401.2 Conformance. The building shall be safe for human occupancy as determined by the California Fire Code and the Interna- tional Property Maintenance Code . Any repair, alteration or change of occupancy undertaken within the moved structure shall comply with the requirements of this code applicable to the work being performed. Any field-fabricated elements shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable. [HCD 1 & HCD 2] After July 1, 1978, local ordinances or regulations for relocated or moved apartment houses and dwellings shall permit the retention of existing materials and methods of construction, provided the apartment house or dwelling complies with the building standards for foundations applica- ble to new construction and does not become or continue to be a substandard building. For additional information, see Health and Safety Code Section 17958.9.
SECTION 1402—REQUIREMENTS
1402.1 Location on the lot. The building shall be located on the lot in accordance with the requirements of the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable.
[BS] 1402.2 Foundation. The foundation system of relocated buildings shall comply with the California Building Code or the Califor- nia Residential Code, as applicable.
[BS] 1402.2.1 Connection to the foundation. The connection of the relocated building to the foundation shall comply with the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable.
[BS] 1402.3 Wind loads. Buildings shall comply with California Building Code or California Residential Code wind provisions, as applicable.
Exceptions:
- Detached one- and two-family dwellings and Group U occupancies where wind loads at the new location are not higher than those at the previous location.
- Structural elements whose stress is not increased by more than 10 percent.
[BS] 1402.4 Seismic loads. Buildings shall comply with California Building Code or California Residential Code seismic provisions at the new location, as applicable.
Exceptions:
- Structures in Seismic Design Categories A and B and detached one- and two-family dwellings in Seismic Design Categories A, B and C where the seismic loads at the new location are not higher than those at the previous location.
- Structural elements whose stress is not increased by more than 10 percent.
[BS] 1402.5 Snow loads. Structures shall comply with California Building Code or California Residential Code snow loads, as applicable, where snow loads at the new location are higher than those at the previous location.
Exception: Structural elements whose stress is not increased by more than 5 percent.
CEBC § 102.4 High relevance — show source text
under which installed.
The owner or the owner’s designated agent shall be responsible for maintenance of plumbing systems. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to cause a plumbing system to be reinspected.
102.4 Additions, Alterations, Renovations, or Repairs. Additions, alterations, renovations or repairs shall conform to that required for a new system without requiring the existing plumbing system to be in accordance with the requirements of this code. Additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs shall not cause an existing system to become unsafe, insanitary, or overloaded.
Additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs to existing plumbing installations shall comply with the provisions for new construction unless such deviations are found to be necessary and are first approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 102.4.1 Building Sewers and Drains. Existing building sewers and building drains shall be permitted to be used in connection with new buildings or new plumbing and drainage work where they are found on examination and test to be in accordance with the requirements governing new work, and the proper Authority Having Jurisdiction shall notify the owner to make changes necessary to be in accordance with this code. No building, or part thereof, shall be erected or placed over a part of a drainage system that is constructed of materials other than those approved elsewhere in this code for use under or within a building. 102.4.2 Openings. Openings into a drainage or vent system, excepting those openings to which plumbing fixtures are properly connected or which constitute vent terminals, shall be permanently plugged or capped in an approved manner, using the appropriate materials in accordance with this code.
102.5 Health and Safety. Where compliance with the provisions of this code fails to eliminate or alleviate a nuisance, or other dangerous or insanitary condition that involves health or safety hazards, the owner or the owner’s agent shall install such additional plumbing and drainage facilities or shall make such repairs or alterations as ordered by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy. Plumbing systems that are a part of a building or structure undergoing a change in use or occupancy, as defined in the building code, shall be in accordance with the requirements of this code that are applicable to the new use or occupancy. 102.7 Moved Structures. Parts of the plumbing system of a building or part thereof that is moved from one foundation to another, or from one location to another, shall be in accordance with the provisions of this code for new installations and completely tested as prescribed elsewhere in this section for new work, except that walls or floors need not be removed during such test where other equivalent means of inspection acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction are provided. 102.8 Appendices. The provisions in the appendices are intended to supplement the requirements of this code and shall not be considered part of this code unless formally adopted as such.
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103.0 Duties and Powers of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
CEBC § 101.2 High relevance — show source text
101.2 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
101.3 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
101.4 Unconstitutional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
101.5 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
102.0 Applicability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
102.1 Conflicts Between Codes . . . . . . . . 21
102.2 Existing Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
102.3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
102.4 Additions, Alterations, Renovations, or Repairs . . . . . . . . . 21
102.5 Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy. . . 21
102.7 Moved Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
102.8 Appendices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
103.0 Duties and Powers of the
Authority Having Jurisdiction . . . . . 22
103.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
103.2 Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
103.3 Applications and Permits . . . . . . . . 22
103.4 Right of Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
104.0 Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
104.1 Permits Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
104.2 Exempt Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
104.3 Application for Permit . . . . . . . . . . . 22
104.4 Permit Issuance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
104.5 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
105.0 Inspections and Testing . . . . . . . . . 24
105.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
105.2 Required Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . 24
105.3 Testing of Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
105.4 Connection to Service Utilities . . . . 25
106.0 Violations and Penalties . . . . . . . . . 25
106.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
CEBC § 1.8.3.2.2 High relevance — show source text
Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1,_ Subchapter 1, commencing with Section 1. 2. For applications subject to the Mobilehome Parks Act as referenced in Section 1.8.3.2.2 of this code, refer to Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 2.1, commencing with Section 18200 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2, commencing with Section 1000. 3. For applications subject to the Special Occupancy Parks Act as referenced in Section 1.8.3.2.3 of this code, refer to Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 2.3, commencing with Section 18860 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2.2, commencing with Section 2000. 4. For applications subject to the Employee Housing Act as referenced in Section 1.8.3.2.4 of this code, refer to Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 1, commencing with Section 17000 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3, commencing with Section 600. 5. For applications subject to the Factory-Built Housing Law as referenced in Section 1.8.3.2.5 of this code, refer to Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 6, commencing with Section 19960 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chap- ter 3, Subchapter 1, commencing with Section 3000.
SECTION 1.8.10—OTHER BUILDING REGULATIONS
1.8.10.1 Existing structures. Notwithstanding other provisions of law, the replacement, retention and extension of original materials and the use of original methods of construction for any existing building or accessory structure, or portions thereof, shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of this code and the California Existing Building Code, as adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development. For additional information, see California Health and Safety Code, Sections 17912, 17920.3, 17922 and 17958.8.
1.8.10.2 Moved structures. Subject to the requirements of California Health and Safety Code Sections 17922, 17922.3 and 17958.9, local ordinances or regulations relating to a moved residential building or accessory structure thereto, shall permit the replacement, reten- tion and extension of original materials and the use of original methods of construction so long as the structure does not become or continue to be a substandard building.
SECTION 1.9—DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT
1.9.1 Division of the State Architect—Access Compliance.
General. The purpose of this code is to ensure that barrier-free design is incorporated in all buildings, facilities, site work and other improvements to which this code applies in compliance with state law to ensure that these improvements are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. Additions, alterations and structural repairs in all buildings and facilities shall comply with these provisions for new buildings, except as otherwise provided and specified herein.
CEBC § 1.11. High relevance — show source text
The state agency does not adopt sections identified with the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.
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14 RELOCATED OR MOVED BUILDINGS
User notes:
About this chapter: Chapter 14 is applicable to any building that is moved or relocated. The relocation of a building will automatically cause an inspection and evaluation process that enables the jurisdiction to determine the level of compliance with the California Fire Code and the California Existing Building Code . These two codes, by their scope, are applicable to existing buildings. This is the case regardless of any repair, remodeling, alteration work or change of occupancy occurring (see the California Fire Code and California Existing Building Code.
SECTION 1401—GENERAL
1401.1 Scope. This chapter provides requirements for relocated or moved structures, including relocatable buildings as defined in Chapter 2. [HCD] The provisions of Chapter 14 are not applicable to commercial modulars, manufactured homes, mobilehomes, multi- unit manufactured housing and special purpose commercial modulars as defined in Health and Safety Code Sections 18001.8, 18007, 18008, 18008.7 and 18012.5, respectively. These structures are subject to installation/reinstallation requirements specified in the Mobile- home Parks Act (Health and Safety Code Section 18200 et seq.) and the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2. Manufactured homes must meet unit identification (data plate) and certification label requirements as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24, Subtitle B, Chapter XX, Part 3280 and Health and Safety Code Section 18032. Commercial modulars and special purpose commercial modulars must meet identification requirements in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 2.
1401.1.1 Bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands. Relocated or moved bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands shall comply with ICC 300.
1401.2 Conformance. The building shall be safe for human occupancy as determined by the California Fire Code and the Interna- tional Property Maintenance Code . Any repair, alteration or change of occupancy undertaken within the moved structure shall comply with the requirements of this code applicable to the work being performed. Any field-fabricated elements shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable. [HCD 1 & HCD 2] After July 1, 1978, local ordinances or regulations for relocated or moved apartment houses and dwellings shall permit the retention of existing materials and methods of construction, provided the apartment house or dwelling complies with the building standards for foundations applica- ble to new construction and does not become or continue to be a substandard building. For additional information, see Health and Safety Code Section 17958.9.
SECTION 1402—REQUIREMENTS
CEBC § 1.10.1 Medium relevance — show source text
CHAPTER TOPICS Col2 CHAPTER SUBJECTS 1, 2 Administrative Requirements and Definitions 3 Provisions for all Compliance Methods 4 Repairs 5 Prescriptive Compliance Method for Existing Buildings 6–11 Work Area Compliance Method for Existing Buildings 13 Performance Compliance Method for Existing Buildings 14 Relocated Buildings 15 Construction Safeguards 16 Referenced Standards Appendix A Guidelines for Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings Appendix B Supplementary Accessibility Requirements for Existing Buildings Appendix C Guidelines for Wind Retrofit of Existing Buildings Appendix D Board of Appeals Appendix E Temporary Emergency Uses Resource A Guidelines on Fire Ratings of Archaic Materials and Assemblies CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE CORRELATED TOPICS
The CEBC requirements for construction safeguards are directly correlated to the requirements of the CBC. The following table shows chapters of the CBC that are correlated with the CEBC:
CEBC/CBC CORRELATED TOPICS Col2 Col3 CEBC CHAPTER/SECTION CBC CHAPTER/SECTION SUBJECT Chapter 15 Chapter 33 Construction safeguards Chapter 1 Scope and Administration.
Chapter 1 establishes the limits of applicability of the code and describes how the code is to be applied and enforced. The provisions of Chapter 1 establish the authority and duties of the code official appointed by the authority having jurisdiction and also establish the rights and privileges of the design professional, contractor and property owner.
Chapter 2 Definitions.
Chapter 2 is the repository of the definitions of terms used in the body of the code. The user of the code should be familiar with and consult this chapter because the definitions are essential to the correct interpretation of the code and because the user may not be aware that a term is defined.
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Chapter 3 Provisions for All Compliance Methods.
Chapter 3 guides the use of the three compliance methods of the CEBC and provides requirements that apply globally. The globally applicable requirement include general requirements related to buildings materials and other applicable codes, storm shelters, structural loads, in-situ load tests, accessibility, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detection and exterior wall coverings.
Chapter 3A Provisions for All Compliance Methods.
Chapter 3A controls the compliance options for alteration, repair, addition, evaluation and change of occupancy of existing structures regulated by the Department of Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development, which include hospitals and correctional treatment centers (applications listed in Sections 1.10.1 (OSHPD 1).
Chapter 4 Repairs.
Chapter 4, a chapter independent of the three compliance methods, governs the repair of existing buildings. The provisions define conditions under which repairs may be made using materials and methods like those of the original construction or the extent to which repairs must comply with requirements for new buildings.
Chapter 4A Repairs.
Chapter 4A governs the repair of existing buildings regulated by the Department of Health Care Access and Information/Office of State- wide Hospital Planning and Development, which include hospitals and correctional treatment centers (applications listed in Sections 1.10.1 (OSHPD 1).
Frequently asked questions
Who pays for the inspection when a building is moved?
The owner pays for any professional inspections the code official requires. § 1402.7
Does the CEBC tell me exactly what tests or checklists the inspector must use?
No. § 1402.7 authorizes inspection of “various structural parts” and allows the code official to require approved professionals, but it does not prescribe a universal checklist or specific test procedures — those are set by the code official or by referenced standards. § 1402.7
If only minor connections were disturbed, can I just patch them and skip final inspection?
No. Any repairs required by the code official resulting from the inspection must be made prior to final approval. The need for repair and whether a patch is sufficient are decisions for the code official or the approving professional. § 1402.7
Do foundation and attachment rules change after moving a building?
Yes. The foundation system and connections must comply with the CBC or CRC as applicable. §§ 1402.2–1402.2.1
What if loads at the new site are only slightly higher?
If wind, seismic or snow stress increases are below the CEBC’s numeric exception thresholds (10% for wind/seismic; 5% for snow), some elements may be excepted. Check §§ 1402.3–1402.5 for details and consult the code official.
More in California Existing Building Code
- Administration and Definitions (Scope, enforcement, code official duties, definitions)
- Provisions for All Compliance Methods (general requirements that apply to all compliance options; Chapter 3 / 3A)
- Seismic retrofit and evaluation (Appendix A and seismic provisions/sections for evaluation and retrofit)
- Referenced Standards and Appendices (Chapter 16 and Appendices A–E, Resource A)
- Repairs (Chapter 4 — repair-specific rules for materials, means of egress, structural, MEP, etc.)
- Alterations — Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 (technical requirements for each alteration level; Chapters 7–9)
- Change of Occupancy and Additions (requirements for occupancy changes and additions; Chapters 10–11)
- Compliance Methods — Prescriptive, Work Area, Performance (Chapters 5, 6–11, 13)
- Relocated Buildings (requirements for buildings moved or relocated; Chapter 14)
- Construction Safeguards (site safety, means of egress and life-safety during construction; Chapter 15)
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