Identification, Referenced Standards & How They Apply

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• CPC § 301.2 Medium relevance — show source text

  301.2 Minimum Standards. Pipe, pipe fittings, traps, fixtures, material, and devices used in a plumbing system shall be listed (third-party certified) by a listing agency (accredited conformity assessment body) as complying with the approved applicable recognized standards referenced in this code, and shall be free from defects. Unless otherwise provided for in this code, materials, fixtures, or devices used or entering into the construction of plumbing systems, or parts thereof shall be submitted to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval prior to being installed. 301.2.1 Marking. Each length of pipe and each pipe fitting, trap, fixture, material, and device used in a plumbing system shall have cast, stamped, or indelibly marked on it any markings required by the applicable referenced standards and listing agency, and the manufacturer’s mark or name, which shall readily identify the manufacturer to the end user of the product. Where required by the approved standard that applies, the product shall be marked with the weight and the quality of the product. Materials and devices used or entering into the construction of plumbing and drainage systems, or parts thereof shall be marked and identified in a manner satisfactory to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Such marking shall be done by the manufacturer. Field markings shall not be acceptable.

  Exception: Markings shall not be required on nipples created from cutting and threading of approved pipe.

  301.2.2 Standards. Standards listed or referred to in this chapter or other chapters cover materials that will conform to the requirements of this code, where used in accordance with the limitations imposed in this or other chapters thereof and their listing. Where a standard covers materials of various grades, weights, quality, or configurations, the portion of the listed standard that is applicable shall be used. Design and materials for special conditions or materials not provided for herein shall be permitted to be used by special permission of the Authority Having Jurisdiction after the Authority Having Jurisdiction has been satisfied as to their adequacy. A list of plumbing standards that appear in specific sections of this code is referenced in Table 1701.1. Standards referenced in Table 1701.1 shall be applied as indicated in the applicable referenced section. A list of additional approved standards, publications, practices, and guides that are not referenced in specific sections of this code appear in Table 1701.2. An IAPMO Installation Standard is referenced in Appendix I for the convenience of the users of this code. It is not considered as a part of this code unless formally adopted as such by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

  301.2.3 Plastic Pipe, Plastic Pipe Fittings, and Components. Plastic pipe, plastic pipe fittings, and components other than those for gas shall comply with NSF/ANSI 14.

  301.2.4 Cast-Iron Soil Pipe, Fittings, and Hubless Couplings. Cast-iron soil pipe, fittings, and hubless couplings shall be third party certified in accordance with ASTM C1277 and CISPI 310 for couplings and ASTM A888, ASTM A74, and CISPI 301 for pipes and fittings. 301.2.5 Existing Buildings. In existing buildings or premises in which plumbing installations are to be altered, repaired, or renovated, the Authority Having Jurisdiction has discretionary powers to permit deviation from the provisions of this code, provided that such proposal to deviate is first submitted for proper determination in order that health and safety requirements, as they pertain to plumbing, shall be observed.

• CPC § 101.4 Medium relevance — show source text

  [A] 101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes specified in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered to be part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.

  [A] 101.4.1 Gas. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code and/or the California Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.

  [A] 101.4.2 Mechanical. The provisions of the California Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems.

  [A] 101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.

  [A] 101.4.4 Property maintenance. The provisions of the California Existing Building Code shall apply to existing structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures.

  [A] 101.4.5 Fire prevention. The provisions of the California Fire Code shall apply to matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression, automatic sprinkler systems and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation.

  [A] 101.4.6 Energy. The provisions of the California Energy Code shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.

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  [A] 101.4.7 Existing buildings. The provisions of the California Existing Building Code shall apply to matters governing the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings.

  [OSHPD 1] The provisions of Chapters 2, 3A, 4A and 5A of the California Existing Building Code shall apply to all matters governing the repairs, alterations, change of occupancy, additions and relocation of existing structures and portions thereof under OSHPD jurisdic- tion. All references to Chapters 3, 4 and 5 of the California Existing Building Code shall be replaced by equivalent provisions in Chapters 3A, 4A and 5A.

• CPC § 11.0 Medium relevance — show source text

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  This 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 1.11.0.

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  CHAPTER 1

  ADMINISTRATION

  DIVISION I

  CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATION

  1.1.0 General.

  1.1.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Califor- nia Plumbing Code, may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code.” The California Plumbing Code is Part 5 of thirteen parts of the official compilation and publi- cation of the adoption, amendment, and repeal of plumbing regulations to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. This part incorporates by adoption the 2024 Uniform Plumb- ing Code of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials with necessary California amendments.

  1.1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, access to persons with disabilities, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation, and energy con- servation; safety to life and property from fire and other haz- ards attributed to the built environment; and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

  1.1.3 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replace- ment, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, main- tenance, removal, and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures throughout the State of California.

• CPC § 101.5 Medium relevance — show source text

  101.5 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.

  101.5.1 Building. The provisions of the California Building Code, California Residential Code and California Existing Building Code, as applicable, shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

  101.5.2 Electrical. The provisions of the California Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including but not limited to, alterations, repair, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.

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  101.5.3 Mechanical. The provisions of the California Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repair and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems.

  101.5.4 Plumbing. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances where connected to a water or sewage system.

  101.5.5 Fire prevention. The provisions of CCR, Title 19, Division 1 and CCR, Title 24, Part 2 and Part 9 relating to fire and panic safety as adopted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall apply to all structures, processes and premises for protection from the hazard of fire, panic and explosion.

  101.5.6 Energy. The provisions of the California Energy Code shall apply to the minimum design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.

  101.6 Order of precedence and use.

  101.6.1 Differences. In the event of any differences between these building standards and the standard reference documents, the text of these building standards shall govern. In the event a local amendment to this code results in differences between these building standards and the amendment, the text of the amendment shall govern.

  101.6.2 Specific provision. Where a specific provision varies from a general provision, the specific provision shall apply.

  101.6.3 Conflicts. When the requirements of this code conflict with the requirements of any other part of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, the most restrictive requirement shall prevail.

  101.6.4 Explanatory notes. Explanatory material, such as references to websites or other sources where additional information may be found, is included in this code in the form of notes. Notes are informational only and are not enforceable requirements of this code.

  101.7 City, county, or city and county amendments, additions or deletions. This code is intended to set mandatory minimum Green Building Standards and includes optional tiers that may, at the discretion of any city, county, or city and county, be applied.

• CPC § 1.1.5 Medium relevance — show source text

  1.1.5 Referenced Codes. The codes, standards and publica- tions adopted and set forth in this code, including other codes, standards and publications referred to therein are, by title and date of publication, hereby adopted as standard reference documents of this code. When this code does not specifically cover any subject related to building design and construction, recognized architectural or engineering practices shall be employed. The National Fire Codes, standards, and the Fire Protection Handbook of the National Fire Protection Asso- ciation are permitted to be used as authoritative guides in determining recognized fire prevention engineering practices.

  1.1.6 Non-Building Standards, Orders, and Regulations. Requirements contained in the Uniform Plumbing Code, or in any other referenced standard, code or document, which are not building standards as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18909 shall not be construed as part of the provisions of this code. For nonbuilding standards, orders, and regula- tions, see other titles of the California Code of Regulations.

  1.1.7 Order of Precedence and Use.

  1.1.7.1 Differences. In the event of any differences between these building standards and the standard ref- erence documents, the text of these building standards shall govern.

  1.1.7.2 Specific Provisions. Where a specific provision varies from a general provision, the specific provision shall apply.

  1.1.7.3 Conflicts. When the requirements of this code conflict with the requirements of any other part of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, the most restrictive requirements shall prevail.

  1.1.7.3.1 Detached One- and Two-Family Dwellings. Detached one- and two-family dwellings, lodging houses, live/work units, townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures, shall not be required to comply with the California Residential Code if constructed in accor- dance with the California Building Code.

  1.1.8 City, County, or City and County Amendments, Addi- tions or Deletions. The provisions of this code do not limit the authority of city, county, or city and county governments to establish more restrictive and reasonably necessary dif- ferences to the provisions contained in this code pursuant to complying with Section 1.1.8.1. The effective date of amend- ments, additions, or deletions to this code by city, county, or city and county filed pursuant to Section 1.1.8.1 shall be the date filed. However, in no case shall the amendments, addi- tions or deletions to this code be effective any sooner than the effective date of this code.

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  DIVISION I CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATION

  Local modifications shall comply with Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5 for Building Standards Law, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 for State Housing Law or Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7 for Fire Protection Districts.

• CPC § 12-16 Medium relevance — show source text

  12-16-1 ENGINEERING REGULATIONS—QUALITY AND

  DESIGN OF THE MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

  CALIFORNIA STANDARD FOR EARTHQUAKE-ACTUATED AUTOMATIC GAS SHUTOFF SYSTEMS (SEE CCR TITLE 24, PART 2, CHAPTERS 16 AND 16A, AND CCR TITLE 24, PART 5, CHAPTER 12) STANDARD 12-16-1

  DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

  Authority: Sections 19180–19183, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 19182, Health and Safety Code.

  DIVISION 1—CONSTRUCTION

  SCOPE

  Sec. 12-16-101. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) requirements for “Earthquake-Actuated Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices,” ANSI/ASCE/SEI 25-16 (copyright 2016 by ASCE), shall be the applicable standard used by the Division of the State Architect for the certification of these devices.

  Sec. 12-16-101.1. Each installation of a customer-owned device that satisfies this standard shall be in accordance with the California Plumbing Code (CCR Title 24, Part 5).

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  12-16-2 ENGINEERING REGULATIONS—QUALITY AND

  DESIGN OF THE MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

  CALIFORNIA STANDARD FOR RESIDENTIAL EXCESS FLOW ACTUATED AUTOMATIC GAS SHUTOFF VALVES (SEE CCR TITLE 24, PART 5, CHAPTER 12) STANDARD 12-16-2

  DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

  Authority: Sections 19200–19204, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 19201.5 and 19202, Health and Safety Code.

  DIVISION 1—CONSTRUCTION

  SCOPE

  Sec. 12-16-201. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F2138-12(2017) Standard Specification for Excess Flow Valves for Natural Gas Service, and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z21.93-2017/CSA 6.30-2017 Excess Flow Valves for Natural and LP Gas with Pressure up to 5 psig, shall be the applicable standards used by the Division of the State Architect for certification of these devices.

  Sec. 12-16-201.1. Each installation of a customer-owned device that satisfies this standard shall be in accordance with the California Plumbing Code (CCR Title 24, Part 5).

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  12-31C RADIATION SHIELDING STANDARDS

  STANDARD 12-31C-1

  DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

• CPC § 101-2017 Medium relevance — show source text

  1| |PDI|PDI|PDI|PDI| |PDI G-101-2017|Testing and Rating Procedure for Hydro Mechanical Grease
  Interceptors with Appendix of Installation and Maintenance|DWV Components|Table 1009.1, 1014.1| |PDI G-102-2009|Testing and Certification for Grease Interceptors with FOG
  Sensing and Alarm Devices|Certification|Table 1009.1, 1014.1| |PDI-WH 201-2017|Water Hammer Arresters|Water Supply
  Components|609.11| |UL
  
  
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  | |UL 103-2010|Factory-Built Chimneys for Residential Type and Building
  Heating Appliances (with revisions through September 24,
  2021)|Fuel Gas, Appliances|509.5.1, 509.5.1.1| |UL 174-2004|Household Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters (with revisions
  through December 16, 2021)|Appliances|Table 501.1(1)| |UL 263-2011|Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials (with revisions
  through August 5, 2021)|Miscellaneous|1404.3, 1405.3|

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  REFERENCED STANDARDS

  TABLE 1701.1 (continued) REFERENCED STANDARDS

  STANDARD NUMBER	STANDARD TITLE	APPLICATION	REFERENCED SECTION
  UL 378-2006	Draft Equipment (with revisions through September 17, 2013)	Fuel Gas, Appliances	509.3.3, 509.13, 509.14.1
  UL 399-2017	Drinking Water Coolers (with revisions through July 31, 2020)	Fixtures	415.1
  UL 430-2015	Waste Disposers (with revisions through September 14, 2021)	Appliances	419.1
  UL 441-2016	Gas Vents (with revisions through August 28, 2019)	Fuel Gas, Vents	509.1
  UL 467-2013	Grounding and Bonding Equipment (with revisions through June 7, 2017)	Miscellaneous	1211.2.5
  UL 499-2014	Electric Heating Appliances (with revisions through October 22, 2021)	Appliances	Table 501.1(1)
  UL 641-2010	Type L Low-Temperature Venting Systems (with revisions through April 23, 2018)	Fuel Gas	509.1
  UL 723-2018	Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials	Miscellaneous	701.2(2), 903.1(2), 1101.4
  UL 732-2018	Oil-Fired Storage Tank Water Heaters (with revisions through August 9, 2018)	Fuel Gas, Appliances	Table 501.1(1)
  UL 749-2018	Household Dishwashers	Appliances	414.

• CPC § 2201.1 Medium relevance — show source text

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  SECTION 2201—GENERAL

  2201.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter govern the quality, design, fabrication and erection of steel construction.

  2201.1.1 Application. [DSA-SS/CC, OSHPD] The scope of application of Chapter 22 is as follows: 1. Structures regulated by the Department of Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD), which include hospital buildings removed from general acute care service, skilled nursing facility buildings, intermediate care facility buildings and acute psychiatric hospital buildings, as listed in Sections 1.10.1, 1.10.2 and 1.10.5.

  2. Structures regulated by the Division of the State Architect-Structural Safety/Community Colleges (DSA-SS/CC), which include those applications listed in Section 1.9.2.2.

  2201.1.2 Amendments in this chapter. [DSA-SS/CC, OSHPD] DSA-SS/CC, OSHPD adopt this chapter as amended.

  2201.1.3 Identification of amendments. [DSA-SS/CC, OSHPD] 1. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD) amendments appear in this chapter preceded by the appropriate acronym, as follows:

  [OSHPD 1R ] - For applications listed in Section 1.10.1.

  [OSHPD 2] - For applications listed in Section 1.10.2.

  [OSHPD 5] - For applications listed in Section 1.10.5 2. [DSA-SS/CC] Division of the State Architect - Structural Safety/Community Colleges amendments appear in this chapter preceded by the appropriate acronym, as follows:

  [DSA-SS/CC] - For applications listed in Section 1.9.2.2

  2201.1.4 Reference to other chapters. [DSA-SS/CC] Where reference within this chapter is made to sections in Chapter 17, the provi- sions in Chapter 17A shall apply instead.

  2201.1.5 Additional amendments. [DSA-SS/CC] See Section 2215 for additional requirements.

  [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] See Section 2213 for additional requirements.

  2201.2 Identification. Identification of steel members shall be in accordance with the applicable referenced standards within this chapter. Other steel furnished for structural load-carrying purposes shall be identified for conformity to the ordered grade in accordance with the specified ASTM standard or other specification and the provisions of this chapter. Where the steel grade is not readily identifiable from marking and test records, the steel shall be tested to verify conformity to such standards.

  2201.3 Protection. The protection of steel members shall be in accordance with the applicable referenced standards within this chapter.

  2201.4 Connections. The design and installation of steel connections shall be in accordance with the applicable referenced standards within this chapter. For special inspection of welding or installation of high-strength bolts, see Section 1705.2.

• CPC § 509.4.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  2021)|Fuel Gas, Appliances|509.4.1, 509.4.2,
  509.4.3| |UL 1777-2015|Chimney Liners (with revisions through April 11, 2019)|Chimney Liners|509.5.3(2)| |UL 2523-2009|Solid Fuel-Fired Hydronic Heating Appliances, Water Heaters,
  and Boilers (with revisions through March 16, 2018)|Fuel Gas, Appliances|Table 501.1(1)| |UL 2561-2016|1400 Degree Fahrenheit Factory-Built Chimneys (with revisions
  through April 19, 2018)|Fuel Gas, Appli-
  ances|509.5.1| |WSC|WSC|WSC|WSC| |ASSE 1099-2021/WSC PST
  2000-2021|Pressurized Water Storage Tanks|Valves|607.2|

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  1701.2 Standards, Publications, Practices, and Guides. The standards, publications, practices, and guides listed in Table 1701.2 are not referenced in other sections of

  this code. The application of the referenced standards, publi

  cations, practices, and guides shall be as specified in Section 301.2.2. The promulgating agency acronyms are found at the end of the tables.

  TABLE 1701.2

  Col1	STANDARDS, PUBLICATIONS, PRACTICES, AND GUIDES	Col3
  DOCUMENT NUMBER	DOCUMENT TITLE	APPLICATION
  AHAM	AHAM	AHAM
  AHAM FWD-1-2016	Food Waste Disposers	Appliances
  ARCSA	ARCSA	ARCSA
  ARCSA/ASPE 78-2015	Stormwater Harvesting System Design for Direct End-Use Applications	Miscellaneous
  ASABE	ASABE	ASABE
  ASABE/ICC 802-2014	Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter Standard	Irrigation
  ASCE	ASCE	ASCE
  ASCE 25-2016	Earthquake-Actuated Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices	Fuel Gas
  ASHRAE	ASHRAE	ASHRAE
  ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2019	Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings	Miscellaneous
  ASHRAE/IES 90.2-2018	Energy-Efficient Design of Low-Rise Residential Buildings	Miscellaneous
  ASHRAE 188-2021	Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems	Risk Management
  ASHRAE Guideline 12- 2020	Managing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems	Risk Management
  ASME	ASME	ASME
  ASME A13.1-2020	Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems	Piping
  ASME A112.4.

• CMC § A101 Medium relevance — show source text

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  A EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS

  The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically adopted by a state agency or referenced in the adopting ordinance.

  User notes:

  About this appendix: Appendix A provides optional criteria for the qualifications for jurisdictions to consider when hiring personnel to enforce the building code. Criteria for the building official, plan reviewers and inspectors are provided.

  ICC code development note: Code change proposals to this appendix will be considered by the Administrative Code Development Committee during the

  2025 (Group B) Code Development Cycle.

  SECTION A101—BUILDING OFFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  [A] A101.1 Building official. The building official shall have not fewer than 10 years’ experience or equivalent as an architect, engineer, inspector, contractor or superintendent of construction, or any combination of these, 5 years of which shall have been supervisory experience. The building official should be certified as a building official through a recognized certification program. The building official shall be appointed or hired by the applicable governing authority.

  [A] A101.2 Chief inspector. The building official can designate supervisors to administer the provisions of this code and the Califor- nia Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code and International Fuel Gas Code. Each supervisor shall have not fewer than 10 years experience or equivalent as an architect, engineer, inspector, contractor or superintendent of construction, or any combination of these, 5 years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. They shall be certified through a recognized certification program for the appropriate trade.

  [A] A101.3 Inspector and plans examiner. The building official shall appoint or hire such number of officers, inspectors, assistants and other employees as shall be authorized by the jurisdiction. A person who has fewer than 5 years of experience as a contractor, engineer, architect, or as a superintendent, foreman or competent mechanic in charge of construction shall not be appointed or hired as inspector of construction or plans examiner. The inspector or plans examiner shall be certified through a recognized certification program for the appropriate trade.

  [A] A101.4 Termination of employment. Employees in the position of building official, chief inspector or inspector shall not be removed from office except for cause after full opportunity has been given to be heard on specific charges before such applicable governing authority.

  SECTION A102—REFERENCED STANDARDS

  [A] A102.1 General. See Table A102.1 for standards that are referenced in various sections of this appendix. Standards are listed by the standard identification with the effective date, standard title, and the section or sections of this appendix that reference the standard.

  TABLE A102.1—REFERENCED STANDARDS	Col2	Col3
  STANDARD ACRONYM	STANDARD NAME	SECTIONS HEREIN REFERENCED
  CBC_—25_	California Building Code	A101.2
  CMC_—25_	California Mechanical Code	A101.2
  CPC_—25_	California Plumbing Code	A101.2
  IFGC—24	International Fuel Gas Code	A101.2

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• CEC § A102 Medium relevance — show source text

  [A] A101.4 Termination of employment. Employees in the position of building official, chief inspector or inspector shall not be removed from office except for cause after full opportunity has been given to be heard on specific charges before such applicable governing authority.

  SECTION A102—REFERENCED STANDARDS

  [A] A102.1 General. See Table A102.1 for standards that are referenced in various sections of this appendix. Standards are listed by the standard identification with the effective date, standard title, and the section or sections of this appendix that reference the standard.

  TABLE A102.1—REFERENCED STANDARDS	Col2	Col3
  STANDARD ACRONYM	STANDARD NAME	SECTIONS HEREIN REFERENCED
  CBC_—25_	California Building Code	A101.2
  CMC_—25_	California Mechanical Code	A101.2
  CPC_—25_	California Plumbing Code	A101.2
  IFGC—24	International Fuel Gas Code	A101.2

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  CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE

  APPENDIX B – BOARD OF APPEALS

  (Not adopted by state agencies)

  Adopting agency	BSC	BSC- CG	SFM	HCD	Col6	Col7	DSA	Col9	Col10	OSHPD	Col12	Col13	Col14	Col15	Col16	Col17	BSCC	DPH	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
  Adopt entire chapter as amended (amended sections listed below)
  Adopt only those sections that are listed below
  Chapter / Section

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  B BOARD OF APPEALS

  The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically adopted by a state agency or referenced in the adopting ordinance.

  User notes:

  About this appendix: Appendix B provides criteria for Board of Appeals members. Also provided are procedures by which the Board of Appeals should conduct its business.

  ICC code development note: Code change proposals to this appendix will be considered by the Administrative Code Development Committee during the

  2025 (Group B) Code Development Cycle.

• CPC § 6.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  FEMA TB-11—23: Crawlspace Construction for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Area

  R408.7

  FGIA Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance 1900 E. Golf Road, Suite 1250 Schaumburg, IL 60173

  450—20: Performance Rating Method for Mulled Combination Assemblies, Composite Units, and Other Mulled Fenestration Systems

  R609.8

  506—16: Voluntary Specifications for Impact and Cycle Testing of Fenestration Products

  R609.6.1

  711—22: Specification for Self-Adhering Flashing Used for Installation of Exterior Wall Fenestration Products

  R703.4

  712—23: Voluntary Specification for Mechanically Attached Flexible Flashing

  R703.4

  714—23: Voluntary Specification for Liquid-Applied Flashing Used to Create a Water-Resistive Seal around Exterior Wall Openings in Buildings

  R703.4

  2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE 44-15

  on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER.

  REFERENCED STANDARDS

  AAMA/NSA 2100—22: Specifications for Sunrooms

  R301.2.1.1.1

  AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440—22: North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors, and Skylights

  R324.6.9, R609.3

  FM FM Approvals Headquarters Office Norwood, MA 02062

  4474—2020: American National Standard for Evaluating the Simulated Wind Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies Using Static Positive and/or Negative Differential Pressures

  R905.4.4.1, R905.9.4, R905.10.5, R905.11.4, R905.12.4, R905.13.4, R905.14.4

  ANSI/FM 4880—(2017): American National Standard for Evaluating the Fire Performance of Insulated Building Panel Assemblies and Interior Finish Materials

  R303.6

  GA Gypsum Association 6525 Belcrest Road, Suite 480 Hyattsville, MD 20782

  GA-253—2021: Application of Gypsum Sheathing Table R602.3(1)

  IAPMO IAPMO Group 4755 E. Philadelphia Street Ontario, CA 91761-USA

  CMC—25: California Mechanical Code

  R325.2, R325.2.1, R325.3, R325.4.1, R330.9. R408.3, R408.4, R807.1, R1003.11.3, R1003.14

  CPC—25: California Plumbing Code R309.3.1.1, R309.3.2.3, Table R309.3.6.2(1), R309.3.8.1, R327.1, R329.2, R903.4.1

  ICC International Code Council, Inc. 200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20001