CHBC · California Historical Building Code
Overview & Approval Process
This page summarizes the CHBC’s scope, the enforcing agency approval role, use of alternative solutions for historic properties, and SHBSB review and appeals.
Last reviewed: July 6, 2026
Overview
This hub explains how the California Historical Building Code (CHBC, Part 8 of Title 24) structures preservation-friendly alternatives to the regular code for qualified historical buildings and properties, and how those alternatives are reviewed and approved. The CHBC is intended to facilitate preservation while providing reasonable safety and access; see the CHBC title and purpose at §8‑101.1–§8‑101.2 for the statutory intent.
The approval process covers when the CHBC applies (application and scope at §8‑102.1), how existing historic uses and occupancy are treated (see §8‑301.1), and how accessibility and alternative solutions are handled (see §8‑601.1 and related accessibility provisions). These chapters explain that local and state enforcing agencies may accept alternate solutions on a case‑by‑case basis to avoid harming historic character.
For approvals, the enforcing agency administers and enforces the CHBC under its statutory authority (§8‑103.1) and may request review or interpretation from the State Historical Building Safety Board (SHBSB). The SHBSB review and appeal procedures — including when a board opinion or an appeal is appropriate and that fees may be charged to recover review costs — are set out in §8‑104.2 and related provisions.
In this section
- How are strength values and engineering approaches for archaic materials assigned?
- What documentation and survey requirements establish allowable conditions for archaic materials?
- What is the CHBC purpose, intent and scope for archaic materials?
- When can nonstructural archaic materials remain in place and what hazards must be mitigated?
Code references
Grounded in the retrieved California Historical Building Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:
CHBC § 8-29 High relevance — show source text
shown in the specifications and cross referenced| |2|List of commissioned equipment and systems| |3|Cx roles and responsibilities of all parties| |4|Meeting requirements| |5|Commissioning schedule management procedures| |6|Procedures for addressing outstanding issues or noncompliance| |7|Requirements for execution and documentation of installation and equipment start-up| |8|Specific testing requirements for each system type| |9|Submittal review and approval requirements| |10|Contents and approval process of the commissioning plan| |11|Cx documentation and reporting requirements| |12|Facility staff training requirements and verification procedures| |13|O&M manual review and approval procedures| |14|Systems manual development and approval procedures| |15|Definitions|
Commissioning Agent Acknowledgment
I have reviewed the construction documents listed above and verified their compliance with the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD) and commissioning plan.
Name: _______________________________________
Company Name (if applicable): _____________________________________________
Agent’s Signature: __________________________________ Date: ______________
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COMMISSIONING PLAN
COMPLIANCE FORM
The following form may be required to be printed on the permit set of construction drawings or submitted separately.
CALGreen Commissioning Requirement 5.410.2.3, Commissioning Plan
5.410.2.3 Commissioning plan. [N] Prior to permit issuance a commissioning plan shall be completed to document how the project will be commissioned. The commissioning plan shall include the following:
(See Cx plan elements checklist below.)
The commissioning plan should be started during the design phase of the building project. Include the checked elements listed below and approved by the owner or owner’s representative.
Col1 COMMISSIONING PLAN ELEMENTS1 INCLUDED 1. General project information 2. Commissioning goals 3. Systems to be commissioned—see BOD 3a. An explanation of original design intent 3b. Equipment and systems to be commissioned and tested, including extent of tests 3c. Functions to be tested and conditions of tests1 3d. Conditions under which the test shall be performed 3e. Measurable criteria for acceptable performance 4. Cx team information 5. Cx process activities, schedules and responsibilities - These are not the detailed step-by-step test procedures but are lists of features, elements, modes and conditions of tests for specific equipment.
Owner / Owner’s Representative Signature Date
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COMMISSIONING PLAN
COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
INCORPORATE THIS FORM IN THE PLANS
Project Address: ________________________________________________________
Permit Number: _____________________________
ITEM # COMMISSIONING PLAN ITEMS1 PAGE NUMBER IN
COMMISSIONING
PLAN DOCUMENTGENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION 1 Project name, owner, CHBC § 8-3 Medium relevance — show source text
This shall include historical buildings or properties on, or determined eligible for, national, state or local historical registers or inventories, such as the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, State Historical Landmarks, State Points of Historical Interest, and city or county registers, inventories or surveys of historical or architecturally significant sites, places or landmarks.
RECONSTRUCTION. The act or process of depicting, by means of new construction, the form, features and detailing of a nonsurviving site, landscape, building, property or object for the purpose of replicating its appearance at a specific period of time.
REGULAR CODE. The adopted regulations that govern the design and construction or alteration of nonhistorical buildings and properties within the jurisdiction of the enforcing agency.
REHABILITATION. The act or process of making possible a compatible use for qualified historical building or property through repair, alterations and additions while preserving those portions or features which convey its qualified historical, cultural or architectural values.
RELOCATION. The act or process of moving any qualified historical building or property or a portion of a qualified historical building or property to a new site, or a different location on the same site.
REPAIR. Renewal, reconstruction or renovation of any portion of an existing property, site or building for the purpose of its continued use.
RESTORATION. The act or process of accurately depicting the form, features and character of a qualified building or property as it appeared at a particular period of time by the means of the removal of features from other periods in its history and reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period. The limited and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and other code-required work to make properties functional is appropriate within a restoration project.
STRUCTURE. That which is built or constructed, an edifice or a building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.
TREATMENT. An act of work to carry out preservation, restoration, stabilization, rehabilitation or reconstruction.
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8-3 USE AND OCCUPANCY
SECTION 8-301 — PURPOSE AND SCOPE
8-301.1 Purpose. The purpose of the CHBC is to provide regulations for the determination of occupancy classifications and conditions of use for qualified historical buildings or properties.
8-301.2 Scope. Every qualified historical building or property for which a permit or approval has been requested shall be classified prior to permit issuance according to its use or the character of its occupancy in accordance with the regular code and applicable provisions of this chapter.
SECTION 8-302 — GENERAL
8-302.1 Existing use. The use or character of occupancy of a qualified historical building or property, or portion thereof, shall be permitted to continue in use regardless of any period of time in which it may have remained unoccupied or in other uses, provided such building or property otherwise conforms to all applicable requirements of the CHBC.
8-302.2 Change in occupancy. The use or character of the occupancy of a qualified historical building or property may be changed from or returned to its historical use or character, provided the qualified historical building or property conforms to the requirements applicable to the new use or character of occupancy as set forth in the CHBC. Such change in occupancy shall not mandate conformance with new construction requirements as set forth in regular code.
CHBC § 8-37 Medium relevance — show source text
Part Two: Training
ITEM # TRAINING PROGRAM ELEMENTS PAGE NUMBER IN
TRAINING DOCUMENT1 System/equipment overview (i.e., what it is, what it does, and with what other systems and/or
equipment it interfaces)2 Review and demonstration of servicing and preventative maintenance 3 Review of the information in the systems manual 4 Review of the record drawings on the system/equipment Owner/Owner’s Representative Acknowledgment
Documentation of the operation aspects of the building shall be completed within the systems manual and delivered to the building owner or representative and facilities operator. The systems manual includes the elements listed in part one of this form;
or
When the appropriate maintenance staff is made available prior to the certificate of occupancy, the written training program will be executed to these staff. The written training program includes the elements listed in part two of this form.
Name: _______________________________ Owner Owner’s Representative
Company Name (if applicable): _____________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _____________
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COMPLIANCE FORM
CALGreen Commissioning Requirement 5.410.2.6, Commissioning Report
5.410.2.6 Commissioning Report. [N] A report of commissioning process activities undertaken through the design and construction phases of the building project shall be completed and provided to the owner or representative.
The commissioning report should include the checked elements listed below and should be approved by the owner or owner’s representative.
Col1 COMMISSIONING REPORT ELEMENTS INCLUDED 1. Executive summary with conclusions and outstanding issues 2. History of system deficiencies and resolution 3. Summary of system functional test results 4. Summary of training completion 5. Attachments of commissioning plan, OPR, BOD, executed (filled in) installation checklists, executed func-
tional tests, recommendations for end-of-warranty review
Owner/Owner’s Representative Signature Date
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COMMISSIONING REPORT
COMPLIANCE FORM
THIS FORM IS TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO INSPECTION
Project Address: ________________________________________________________
Permit Number: _____________________________
ITEM # COMMISSIONING REPORT ELEMENTS PAGE NUMBER IN
COMMISSIONING
REPORT DOCUMENT1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Executive summary of process and results of commissioning program (include observations, CHBC § 04-15 Medium relevance — show source text
Local ordinances may include requirements in addition to those shown in this document. Consult local inspection authorities for these requirements. In areas where local ordinances require permits and inspection, these must be obtained before PG&E can establish service. PG&E will install meter(s) after an inspection clearance has been given by the appropriate electrical inspection authority.
When a service larger than 200 amps is desired, the customer shall consult with the local PG&E representative.
Service Conduit and Termination
A. PG&E will install the underground service cable and make the connections at the service termination point in
’ accordance with PG&E s Electric Rule 16. The underground service lateral conductors will be installed, owned, and maintained by PG&E from PG&E’s distribution system to the termination facility as indicated in Figure 2 through Figure 7 on Pages 3 through 4.
B. The customer shall provide trenching, conduit and backfill on his property in accordance with PG&E
’ specifications and pay any costs required by PG&E s Electric Rule 16.
C. Service conductors will be installed in conduit as shown in Figure 1 on Page 3. For conduit size, refer to PG&E Document 063927 for residential service or Document 063928 for commercial service.
D. The customer shall contact the local PG&E office to discuss service arrangements and agree upon the “Electric Service Location” before trenching or wiring.
E. The customer shall provide and install, in addition to termination facilities, all equipment needed to modify the service entrance when changing from overhead to underground service.
F. For conduit type on or within the applicant’s building , refer to PG&E Document 063927 or Document 063928. Also consult local code authority.
G. Install bend in direction of service trench. To facilitate cable installation, only one 90 ° bend is permitted in the riser. If a deeper trench is required, a minimum radius bend, per PG&E Document 063927 or Document 063928, shall be installed to the same depth as the trench.
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H. If the trench is used jointly with other facilities (telephone, cable TV, etc.), increased cable depth may be required. Refer to PG&E’s electrical and gas service requirements Electric and Gas Service Requirements Manual (Greenbook) Appendix B, Electric and Gas Service Documents: Joint Trench Configurations and Occupancy Guide.
CHBC § 8-1001 Medium relevance — show source text
Section
8-1001 Purpose and Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 8-1002 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 8-1003 Site Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
APPENDIX A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
HISTORY NOTE APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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8-1 ADMINISTRATION
Note: The California Historical Building Code, Part 8 of Title 24, governs for all qualified historical buildings or properties in the State of California.
SECTION 8-101 — TITLE, PURPOSE AND INTENT
8-101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Historical Building Code and will be referred to herein as “the CHBC.”
8-101.2 Purpose. The purpose of the CHBC is to provide regulations for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, relocation or reconstruction of buildings or properties designated as qualified historical buildings or properties (as defined in Chapter 8-2). The CHBC is intended to provide solutions for the preservation of qualified historical buildings or properties, to promote sustainability, to provide access for persons with disabilities, to provide a cost-effective approach to preservation, and to provide for the reasonable safety of the occupants or users. The CHBC requires enforcing agencies to accept solutions that are reasonably equivalent to the regular code (as defined in Chapter 8-2) when dealing with qualified historical buildings or properties.
8-101.3 Intent. The intent of the CHBC is to facilitate the preservation and continuing use of qualified historical buildings or properties while providing reasonable safety for the building occupants and access for persons with disabilities.
SECTION 8-102 — APPLICATION
8-102.1 Application. The CHBC is applicable to all issues regarding code compliance for qualified historical buildings or properties. The CHBC may be used in conjunction with the regular code to provide solutions to facilitate the preservation of qualified historical buildings or properties. The CHBC shall be used by any agency with jurisdiction and whenever compliance with the code is required for qualified historical buildings or properties.
- State or local enforcing agency. The state or local enforcing agency shall apply the provisions of the CHBC in permitting repairs, alterations and additions necessary for the preservation, restoration, reconstruction, rehabilitation, relocation or continued use of a qualified historical building or property when so elected by the private property owner.
- **State agencies.
CHBC § 8-3 Medium relevance — show source text
TREATMENT. An act of work to carry out preservation, restoration, stabilization, rehabilitation or reconstruction.
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8-3 USE AND OCCUPANCY
SECTION 8-301 — PURPOSE AND SCOPE
8-301.1 Purpose. The purpose of the CHBC is to provide regulations for the determination of occupancy classifications and conditions of use for qualified historical buildings or properties.
8-301.2 Scope. Every qualified historical building or property for which a permit or approval has been requested shall be classified prior to permit issuance according to its use or the character of its occupancy in accordance with the regular code and applicable provisions of this chapter.
SECTION 8-302 — GENERAL
8-302.1 Existing use. The use or character of occupancy of a qualified historical building or property, or portion thereof, shall be permitted to continue in use regardless of any period of time in which it may have remained unoccupied or in other uses, provided such building or property otherwise conforms to all applicable requirements of the CHBC.
8-302.2 Change in occupancy. The use or character of the occupancy of a qualified historical building or property may be changed from or returned to its historical use or character, provided the qualified historical building or property conforms to the requirements applicable to the new use or character of occupancy as set forth in the CHBC. Such change in occupancy shall not mandate conformance with new construction requirements as set forth in regular code.
8-302.3 Occupancy separations. Required occupancy separations of more than one hour may be reduced to one-hour fire-resistive construction with all openings protected by not less than three-fourths-hour fire-resistive assemblies of the self-closing or automatic-closing type when the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system throughout the entire building in accordance with Section 8-410.2. Doors equipped with automatic-closing devices shall be of a type which will function upon activation of a device which responds to products of combustion other than heat.
Required occupancy separations of one hour may be omitted when the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system throughout.
8-302.4 Maximum floor area. Regardless of the use or character of occupancy, the area of a one-story qualified historical building or property may have, but shall not exceed, a floor area of 15,000 square feet (1393.5 m [2] ) unless such an increase is otherwise permitted in regular code. Multistory qualified historical buildings (including basements and cellars) shall be in accordance with regular code requirements.
Exception: Historical buildings may be unlimited in floor area without fire-resistive area separation walls:
- When provided with an automatic sprinkler, or
- Residential occupancies of two stories or less when provided with a complete fire alarm and annunciation system and where the exiting system conforms to regular code.
8-302.5 Maximum height. The maximum height and number of stories of a qualified historical building or property shall not be limited because of construction type, provided such height or number of stories does not exceed that of its historical design.
CHBC § 04-15 Medium relevance — show source text
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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, 21 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.
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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 byCol2 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
DepthDocument 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)
CHBC § 8-1002.1 Medium relevance — show source text
8-1002.1 The CHBC shall apply to all sites and districts and their features associated with qualified historical buildings or qualified historical districts as outlined in 8-1001.2 Scope.
8-1002.2 Where the application of regular code may impact the associated features of qualified historical properties beyond their footprints, by work performed secondarily, those impacts shall also be covered by the CHBC.
8-1002.3 This chapter shall be applied for all issues regarding code compliance or other standard or regulation as they affect the purpose of this chapter.
8-1002.4 The application of any code or building standard shall not unduly restrict the use of a qualified historical building or property that is otherwise permitted pursuant to Chapter 8-3 and the intent of the State Historical Building Code, Section 18956.
SECTION 8-1003 — SITE RELATIONS
The relationship between a building or property and its site, or the associated features of a district (including qualified historical landscape), site, objects and their features are critical components that may be one of the criteria for these buildings and properties to be qualified under the CHBC. The CHBC recognizes the importance of these relationships. This chapter shall be used to provide context sensitive solutions for treatment of qualified historical buildings, properties, district or their associated historical features, or when work to be performed secondarily impacts the associated historical features of a qualified historical building or property.
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APPENDIX A Col2 Col3 Col4 CHAPTER 8-6—TABLE 1—PROVISION APPLICABILITY CHAPTER 8-6—TABLE 1—PROVISION APPLICABILITY CHAPTER 8-6—TABLE 1—PROVISION APPLICABILITY CHAPTER 8-6—TABLE 1—PROVISION APPLICABILITY Title II
Public EntitiesTitle III
Private EntitiesTitle III
Barrier RemovalSECTION 8-601 PURPOSE, INTENT, SCOPE
**8-601.1 Purpose.**The purpose of the CHBC is to provide alternative regulations to facilitate
access and use by persons with disabilities to and throughout facilities designated as quali-
fied historical buildings or properties. These regulations require enforcing agencies to
accept alternatives to regular code when dealing with qualified historical buildings or
properties.
**8-601.2 Intent.**The intent of this chapter is to preserve the integrity of qualified historical
buildings and properties while providing access to and use by persons with disabilities.
**8-601.3 Scope.**The CHBC shall apply to every qualified historical building or property that
is required to provide access to persons with disabilities.
1.Provisions of this chapter do not apply to new construction or reconstruction/replicas of
historical buildings.
2. Where provisions of this chapter apply to alteration of qualified historical buildings or
properties, alteration is defined in_ California Building Code_ (CBC), Chapter 2.
**8-601.4 General application.CHBC § 8-102.1.6 Medium relevance — show source text
8-102.1.6 Additional work. Qualified historical buildings or properties shall not be subject to additional work required by the regular code, regulation or ordinance beyond that required to complete the work undertaken. Certain exceptions for accessibility and for distinct hazards exist by mandate and may require specific action, within the parameters of the CHBC.
SECTION 8-103 — ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
8-103.1 Authority. The state or local enforcing agency, pursuant to authority provided under Section 18954 of the Health and Safety Code, shall administer and enforce the provisions of the CHBC in permitting repairs, alterations and additions necessary for the preservation, restoration, reconstruction, rehabilitation, relocation or continued use of a qualified historical building or property.
8-103.2 State enforcement. All state agencies pursuant to authority provided under Section 18954 and Section 18961 of the Health and Safety Code shall administer and enforce the CHBC with respect to qualified historical buildings or properties under their respective jurisdiction.
8-103.3 Liability. Prevailing law regarding immunity of building officials is unaffected by the use and enforcement of the CHBC.
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SECTION 8-104 — REVIEW AND APPEALS
8-104.1 State Historical Building Safety Board (SHBSB or Board). In order to provide for interpretation of the provisions of the CHBC and to hear appeals, the SHBSB shall act as an appeal and review body to state and local agencies or any affected party.
8-104.2 SHBSB review. When a proposed design, material or method of construction is being considered by the enforcing agency, the agency chief, the building official or the local board of appeals may file a written request for opinion to the SHBSB for its consideration, advice or findings. In considering such request, the SHBSB may seek the advice of other appropriate private or public boards, individuals, or state or local agencies. The SHBSB shall, after considering all of the facts presented, including any recommendation of other appropriate boards, agencies or other parties, determine if, for the purpose intended, the proposal is reasonably equivalent to that allowed by these regulations in proposed design, material or method of construction, and it shall transmit such findings and its decision to the enforcing agency for its application. The Board may recover the costs of such reviews and shall report the decision in printed form, copied to the California Building Standards Commission.
8-104.2.1 State agencies. All state agencies with ownership of, or that act on behalf of state agency owners of, qualified historical buildings or properties, shall consult and obtain SHBSB review prior to taking action or making decisions or appeals that affect qualified historical buildings or properties, per Section 18961 of the Health and Safety Code.
8-104.2.2 Imminent threat. Where an emergency is declared and a qualified historical building or property is declared an imminent threat to life and safety, the state agency assessing such a threat shall consult with the SHBSB before any demolition is undertaken, per Section 18961 of the Health and Safety Code.
CHBC § 04-15 Medium relevance — show source text
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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, 21 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.
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CHBC § 0.249 Medium relevance — show source text
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(SCFM)1PRESSURE DROP (psi) PER 100 FEET2 Col3 Col4 FLOW RATE
(SCFM)11⁄2 INCH PIPE 3⁄4 INCH PIPE 1 INCH PIPE 5.30 0.126 0.024 – 10.59 0.430 0.082 – 15.89 0.886 0.168 – 21.19 1.485 0.281 – 26.48 2.220 0.419 – 31.78 3.089 0.581 – 37.08 4.087 0.766 – 42.37 – 0.975 – 47.67 – 1.206 – 52.97 – 1.460 0.361 58.26 – 1.736 0.429 63.56 – 2.033 0.502 68.85 – 2. CHBC § 8-6 Medium relevance — show source text
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APPENDIX A Col2 Col3 Col4 CHAPTER 8-6—TABLE 1—PROVISION APPLICABILITY CHAPTER 8-6—TABLE 1—PROVISION APPLICABILITY CHAPTER 8-6—TABLE 1—PROVISION APPLICABILITY CHAPTER 8-6—TABLE 1—PROVISION APPLICABILITY Title II
Public EntitiesTitle III
Private EntitiesTitle III
Barrier RemovalSECTION 8-601 PURPOSE, INTENT, SCOPE
**8-601.1 Purpose.**The purpose of the CHBC is to provide alternative regulations to facilitate
access and use by persons with disabilities to and throughout facilities designated as quali-
fied historical buildings or properties. These regulations require enforcing agencies to
accept alternatives to regular code when dealing with qualified historical buildings or
properties.
**8-601.2 Intent.**The intent of this chapter is to preserve the integrity of qualified historical
buildings and properties while providing access to and use by persons with disabilities.
**8-601.3 Scope.**The CHBC shall apply to every qualified historical building or property that
is required to provide access to persons with disabilities.
1.Provisions of this chapter do not apply to new construction or reconstruction/replicas of
historical buildings.
2. Where provisions of this chapter apply to alteration of qualified historical buildings or
properties, alteration is defined in_ California Building Code_ (CBC), Chapter 2.
8-601.4 General application. The provisions in the CHBC apply to local, state and federal
governments (Title II entities); alteration of commercial facilities and places of public
accommodation (Title III entities); and barrier removal in commercial facilities and places of
public accommodation (Title III entities). Except as noted in this chapter.Applies Applies Applies SECTION 8-602 — BASIC PROVISIONS
8-602.1 Regular code. The regular code for access for people with disabilities (Title 24, Part
2, Vol.1, Chapter 11B) shall be applied to qualified historical buildings or properties unless
strict compliance with the regular code will threaten or destroy the historical significance or
character-defining features of the building or property.
**8-602.2 Alternative provisions.**If the historical significance or character-defining features
are threatened, alternative provisions for access may be applied pursuant to this chapter,
provided the following conditions are met:
1.These provisions shall be applied only on an item-by-item or case-by-case basis.
2.Documentation is provided, including meeting minutes or letters, stating the reasons
for the application of the alternative provisions. Such documentation shall be retained
in the permanent file of the enforcing agency.Applies Applies Applies Section 8-603 — ALTERNATIVES
**8-603.1 Alternative minimum standards.**The alternative minimum standards for alter-
ations of qualified historical buildings or facilities are referenced in Section 202.5 of the_ 2010_
ADA Standards for Accessible Design, as incorporated and set forth in federal regulation 28
CFR Pt. 36.
**8-603.2 Entry.
Frequently asked questions
When does the CHBC apply instead of the regular code?
The CHBC applies to qualified historical buildings or properties when a permit or approval is requested and the owner or enforcing agency elects to use the CHBC; see §8‑102.1 for application and scope.
How do I get an alternative solution reviewed or appeal a local decision?
An enforcing agency, building official or local board may submit a written request for SHBSB review; the Board issues findings on whether a proposed design, material or method is reasonably equivalent (see §8‑104.2). Parties adversely affected may also appeal to the Board where issues are of statewide significance; local agencies may recover review costs.
Can accessibility requirements be modified for historic buildings?
Yes — the CHBC allows alternative accessibility provisions when strict compliance would threaten or destroy historic significance; alternatives must be applied item‑by‑item with supporting documentation retained in the enforcing agency file (see §8‑601.1 and §8‑602.2).
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