CRSC · California Referenced Standards Code
Independent‑entity evaluation: who evaluates products and how
If your curb‑ramp tiles or tactile/directional surfacing are new (installed after 1/1/2001), California requires a State‑selected, not‑for‑profit “independent entity” to test and certify them to the prescriptive and performance standards; approvals must be recertified every two years.
Last reviewed: July 6, 2026
What the code requires — 2-4 sentences
Detectable warning products and directional surfaces installed after January 1, 2001 must be evaluated by an independent entity to confirm they meet the prescriptive and performance standards. The controlling rules are § 12-11A.205 and § 12-11B.205, which define an independent entity as a not‑for‑profit product safety testing and certification organization dedicated to public‑safety testing and certification. The independent entity for these approvals is selected by the Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect‑Access Compliance (with residential product evaluation done in consultation with HCD).
The bottom line: detectable‑warning and directional surface products put into service after 1/1/2001 must be tested and certified by a not‑for‑profit independent entity selected by the State’s Access Compliance office.
Requirements in detail
Scope & applicability
- Applies to detectable warning products and directional surfaces installed on or after January 1, 2001.
- Purpose of evaluation: to confirm both the prescriptive and performance standards for the products. § 12-11A.205 and § 12-11B.205 set this requirement.
Who qualifies as the evaluator
- An independent entity must be a not‑for‑profit product safety testing and certification organization whose mission is testing, certification and quality assessment of products, systems and services. This definition appears in the CRSC discussion of § 12-11A.205 / § 12-11B.205.
- The independent entity is selected by the Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect‑Access Compliance; for products intended for residential housing the evaluation is performed in consultation with the Department of Housing and Community Development.
What the evaluation must confirm
- Confirmation of: (a) compliance with prescriptive requirements (dimensions, shape, attachment, colorfastness where applicable) and (b) performance requirements (acoustic quality on cane, resilience, durability). Related product characteristics and performance expectations are set out elsewhere in the CRSC.
Process, timing & administrative items
- The code requires evaluation by the independent entity; it does not publish detailed step‑by‑step test procedures in § 12-11A.205 / § 12-11B.205 itself — test methods and additional administrative timelines are handled through the independent entity and related CRSC sections. If you need the exact laboratory test methods or turnaround times, those are not specified in §§ 12‑11A.205 / 12‑11B.205 in the retrieved text.
- The CRSC does require recertification of these products every two years (see § 12-11A.206 / § 12-11B.206). Fees to cover program costs may be imposed on manufacturers (see § 12-11A.207 / § 12-11B.207).
Decision‑relevant dimensions (table)
| Decision dimension | Values you must confirm | Typical action | Code Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product type | Detectable warning products or Directional surfaces | Submit product for evaluation | § 12-11A.205, § 12-11B.205 |
| Applicability date | Installed after Jan 1, 2001 | Confirm installation date | § 12-11A.205, § 12-11B.205 |
| Evaluator identity | Independent entity = not‑for‑profit testing & certification organization | Use evaluator selected by DSA‑Access Compliance | § 12-11A.205, § 12-11B.205 |
| Selector / authority | Division of the State Architect‑Access Compliance (Dept. of General Services) | State selects the entity; residential consults HCD | § 12-11A.205, § 12-11B.205 |
| Evaluation objective | Confirm prescriptive & performance standards | Testing and certification report | § 12-11A.205, § 12-11B.205 |
| Reapproval interval | 2 years (recertification) | Plan for biennial recertification | § 12-11A.206, § 12-11B.206 |
Exceptions & special cases
- Residential housing: product evaluation is performed in consultation with the Department of Housing and Community Development rather than solely by the selecting Division. That consultation requirement is specified alongside § 12-11A.205 / § 12-11B.205.
- The CRSC text emphasizes the evaluator must be a not‑for‑profit organization. The code snippet provided does not describe processes where a for‑profit lab can substitute; therefore do not assume for‑profit labs meet the § requirement unless specifically authorized elsewhere.
- The retrieved text does not provide an exhaustive list of accepted independent entities or specific laboratory accreditations; selection is an administrative action of the Division of the State Architect‑Access Compliance. If you need the current list of selected entities, contact that Division (the code text references selection but does not list names).
Common mistakes
- Assuming any accredited lab will do — the code requires a not‑for‑profit independent entity selected by the State (not just any third‑party).
- Forgetting the post‑2001 applicability cutoff — owners and specifiers sometimes apply the rule to older installations incorrectly. Confirm the installation date.
- Missing the two‑year recertification cycle and letting approvals lapse. The CRSC requires recertification every two years (see § 12-11A.206 / § 12-11B.206).
- Bypassing consultation for residential products — residential approvals involve HCD consultation; skip that at your peril.
Worked example — concrete scenario
Scenario: Acme Tiles makes a new detectable‑warning tile and wants California product approval.
- Acme confirms the product will be used on curb ramps installed after Jan 1, 2001 (so the CRSC independent‑entity rule applies).
- Acme submits the product for evaluation by the State‑selected independent entity (a not‑for‑profit testing/certification organization). The State’s Division of the State Architect‑Access Compliance selects or designates which independent entity performs the evaluation.
- The independent entity tests to confirm the product meets the required prescriptive and performance standards and issues a report/certification. (The CRSC requires confirmation of prescriptive and performance standards but does not publish the step‑by‑step test protocol in § 12‑11A.205 / § 12‑11B.205 itself.)
- If approved, the product must be recertified every 2 years to remain on the approved list per § 12‑11A.206 / § 12‑11B.206. So Acme should plan for recertification at month 24 after approval.
(Notes: timing for testing and fees are administrative and not specified in §§ 12‑11A.205 / 12‑11B.205 in the retrieved text; the CRSC does authorize fees under § 12‑11A.207 / § 12‑11B.207.)
Related provisions
- § 12-11A.203 and § 12-11B.203 — Detectable warning product compliance with Title 24.
- § 12-11A.204 and § 12-11B.204 — Directional surface requirements (Title 24 compliance).
- § 12-11A.206 and § 12-11B.206 — Two‑year approval / recertification requirement.
- § 12-11A.207 and § 12-11B.207 — Authority to impose a fee on manufacturers for program costs.
- § 12-11A.208 and § 12-11B.208 — Fees deposited in the Disability Access Account.
- § 12-11A.209 and § 12-11B.209 — Product uniformity and consistency (shape, colorfastness, sound‑on‑cane, resilience, attachment).
- § 12-11A.210 and § 12-11B.210 — Definition of significant degradation (maintain at least 90% of approved design characteristics).
- § 12-11A.211 and § 12-11B.211 — Selection criteria: the independent entity selected by the Division shall be recognized as having appropriate expertise.
Code references
Grounded in the retrieved California Referenced Standards Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:
CRSC § 12-11 High relevance — show source text
DETECTABLE WARNING PRODUCTS
Sections 12-11A.203 and 12-11B.203. Must comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 24.
DIRECTIONAL SURFACES
Sections 12-11A.204 and 12-11B.204. Must comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 24.
INDEPENDENT ENTITY
Sections 12-11A.205 and 12-11B.205. Evaluation by an independent entity to confirm the prescriptive and performance standard of detectable warning products or direction surfaces installed after January 1, 2001. An independent entity is a not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization, dedicated to testing for public safety. An independent entity would operate for the testing, certification and quality assessment of products, systems and services.
TWO-YEAR APPROVAL
Sections 12-11A.206 and 12-11B.206. Detectable warning products and directional surfaces are to be recertified every two years without exception or waiver.
FEE
Sections 12-11A.207 and 12-11B.207. The Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance may impose a fee on manufacturers of the specified products, to cover the cost of detectable warning products and directional surfaces.
DISABILITY ACCESS ACCOUNT
Sections 12-11A.208 and 12-11B.208. The fees received from manufacturers will be placed in the Disability Access Account.
DETECTABLE WARNING PRODUCTS AND DIRECTIONAL SURFACES
Sections 12-11A.209 and 12-11B.209. Detectable Warning Products and Directional Surfaces must ensure consistency and uniformity: (a) Shape, (b) Color fastness,
(c) Conformation, (d) Sound-on-cane acoustic quality, (e) Resilience, and (f) Attachment will not degrade significantly for at least five years.
SIGNIFICANT DEGRADATION
Sections 12-11A.210 and 12-11B.210. Significant degradation means that the product maintains at least 90 percent of its approved design characteristics.
SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT ENTITY
Sections 12-11A.211 and 12-11B.211. The independent entity selected by the Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance shall be recognized as having appropriate expertise in determining whether products comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 24.
Authority: Government Code Sections 4450, 4460 and Health & Safety Code Section 18949.1.
Reference: Government Code Section 4460.
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(See Part 6, Title 24, CCR)
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Bureau of Household Goods and Services
CRSC § 12-10 High relevance — show source text
(f) Release bar deformation. The cross-bar on a 36-inch (914 mm) wide door shall not be permanently set or deformed in excess of [1] / 4 inch (6 mm), by the test; a spacing of at least 1 inch (25 mm) is to be provided and maintained between the cross-bar and the face of the door when the horizontal force is applied against the cross-bar.
MARKING
Sec. 12-10-306. The listee’s name (or approved symbol), type or model designation shall be plainly marked on the releasing assembly. Devices and assemblies which are not listed by an approved listing agency for the intended purpose shall bear a label or other identifying markings as approved by the State Fire Marshal.
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12-11A and 11B BUILDING AND FACILITY ACCESS SPECIFICATIONS
Detectable warning products and directional surfaces installed after January 1, 2001, shall be evaluated by an independent entity, selected by the Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance, for all occupancies, including transportation and other outdoor environments, except that when products and surfaces are for use in residential housing evaluation shall be in consultation with the Department of Housing and Community Development. See Government Code Section 4460.
PRODUCT APPROVAL FOR DETECTABLE WARNING PRODUCTS AND DIRECTIONAL SURFACES
SCOPE
Sections 12-11A.202 and 12-11B.202. These requirements and test methods apply to detectable warning products and directional surfaces.
DETECTABLE WARNING PRODUCTS
Sections 12-11A.203 and 12-11B.203. Must comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 24.
DIRECTIONAL SURFACES
Sections 12-11A.204 and 12-11B.204. Must comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 24.
INDEPENDENT ENTITY
Sections 12-11A.205 and 12-11B.205. Evaluation by an independent entity to confirm the prescriptive and performance standard of detectable warning products or direction surfaces installed after January 1, 2001. An independent entity is a not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization, dedicated to testing for public safety. An independent entity would operate for the testing, certification and quality assessment of products, systems and services.
TWO-YEAR APPROVAL
Sections 12-11A.206 and 12-11B.206. Detectable warning products and directional surfaces are to be recertified every two years without exception or waiver.
FEE
Sections 12-11A.207 and 12-11B.207. The Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance may impose a fee on manufacturers of the specified products, to cover the cost of detectable warning products and directional surfaces.
DISABILITY ACCESS ACCOUNT
Sections 12-11A.208 and 12-11B.208. The fees received from manufacturers will be placed in the Disability Access Account.
DETECTABLE WARNING PRODUCTS AND DIRECTIONAL SURFACES
Sections 12-11A.209 and 12-11B.209. Detectable Warning Products and Directional Surfaces must ensure consistency and uniformity: (a) Shape, (b) Color fastness,
CRSC § 12-11 Medium relevance — show source text
(c) Conformation, (d) Sound-on-cane acoustic quality, (e) Resilience, and (f) Attachment will not degrade significantly for at least five years.
SIGNIFICANT DEGRADATION
Sections 12-11A.210 and 12-11B.210. Significant degradation means that the product maintains at least 90 percent of its approved design characteristics.
SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT ENTITY
Sections 12-11A.211 and 12-11B.211. The independent entity selected by the Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance shall be recognized as having appropriate expertise in determining whether products comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 24.
Authority: Government Code Sections 4450, 4460 and Health & Safety Code Section 18949.1.
Reference: Government Code Section 4460.
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12-13 STANDARDS FOR INSULATING MATERIAL
(See Part 6, Title 24, CCR)
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Bureau of Household Goods and Services
ARTICLE 3. STANDARDS FOR INSULATING MATERIAL
APPLICATION AND SCOPE
Sec. 12-13-1551.
(a) This article establishes standards governing the quality of insulation sold within the state after September 22, 1981, including those properties which affect the safety and thermal performance of insulation during application and in the use intended.
(b) The provisions of this article shall apply only to the following types of insulating material:
Aluminum foil (reflective foil);
Cellular glass (board form);
Cellulose fiber (loose fill and spray applied);
Mineral aggregate (board form);
Mineral fiber (blankets, board form, loose fill);
Perlite (loose fill);
Polystyrene (board form, molded and extruded);
Polyurethane (board form and field applied);
Polyisocyanurate (board form and field applied);
Urea formaldehyde foam (field applied);
Vermiculite (loose fill).
(c) The provisions of this article shall apply to the sale of insulating material within the state. The provisions of this article shall not apply to insulating material manufactured in California, but sold outside the state, nor to insulating material manufactured outside California and sold wholesale in California for final retail sale outside the state. For the purpose of this article, the sale of a building or an appliance which contains installed insulating material is not considered the sale of the insulating material.
(d) Any type of insulating material not listed in subsection (b) may be sold within California notwithstanding any other provision of this article.
Authority: Sections 25920 and 25922, Public Resources Code.
Reference: Sections 25910, 25920, 25921 and 25922, Public Resources Code.
CRSC § 12-10 Medium relevance — show source text
Note: Mechanisms involving dead-locking bolts may require modification in the test procedure in order to simulate the intended in-service condition. Modifications in the test procedure shall be filed for evaluation and approval before proceeding with the test.
(d) Releasing pressure. The motor-driven mechanism shall be arranged to apply not to exceed 15 pounds pressure against the cross-bar to release the door latch(es) or dead-locking bolts before the door is pushed open.
(e) Cycle test. The release mechanism and latches or dead-locking bolts shall function as intended for 100,000 cycles of operation without failure or excessive wear of the parts.
EMERGENCY OPERATION TEST
Sec. 12-10-305.
(a) Releasing pressure. The release mechanism shall be so designed that a horizontal force of 50 pounds or less will actuate the release bar and latches or dead-locking bolt when the latched or locked door is subjected to outward pressure as described in Sections 12-10-305 (c) and (d). The horizontal force shall be applied at any point along the cross-bar perpendicular to the door in the direction of swing.
(b) Test specimen. The test specimen for the emergency operation test shall be the sample which has been previously subjected to the cycle test specified in Section 12-10-304.
(c) Testing instrument. The horizontal force applied to the cross-bar shall be measured with a calibrated spring scale or other approved means.
(d) Outward pressure, single door. A hydraulic loading device or load dynamometer shall be used to apply a horizontal force of 250 pounds against the latching edge in the direction in which the door opens. The thrust load shall be applied to the stile immediately above the latching mechanism.
(e) Outward pressure, double doors. A hydraulic loading device or load dynamometer shall be used to apply a horizontal force of 250 pounds against the lock stile of each door of doors in pairs 2 inches (51 mm) in from the edge at midpoint between top and bottom of each door leaf in the direction of door swing.
(f) Release bar deformation. The cross-bar on a 36-inch (914 mm) wide door shall not be permanently set or deformed in excess of [1] / 4 inch (6 mm), by the test; a spacing of at least 1 inch (25 mm) is to be provided and maintained between the cross-bar and the face of the door when the horizontal force is applied against the cross-bar.
MARKING
Sec. 12-10-306. The listee’s name (or approved symbol), type or model designation shall be plainly marked on the releasing assembly. Devices and assemblies which are not listed by an approved listing agency for the intended purpose shall bear a label or other identifying markings as approved by the State Fire Marshal.
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12-11A and 11B BUILDING AND FACILITY ACCESS SPECIFICATIONS
Detectable warning products and directional surfaces installed after January 1, 2001, shall be evaluated by an independent entity, selected by the Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance, for all occupancies, including transportation and other outdoor environments, except that when products and surfaces are for use in residential housing evaluation shall be in consultation with the Department of Housing and Community Development. See Government Code Section 4460.
PRODUCT APPROVAL FOR DETECTABLE WARNING PRODUCTS AND DIRECTIONAL SURFACES
California Referenced Standards Code Medium relevance — show source text
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at 6″ pitch with3/4″ cover;1/4″ main rein-
forcement bars at 4″ pitch perpendicular
with1/2″ cover; 13′1″ span restrained.|150 psf|2 hrs|||7|1, 3|2| |F/C-4-RC-10|4″|4″ thick (5140 psi) deck;1/4″ reinforce-
ment bars at 71/2″ pitch with7/8″ cover;3/8″
main reinforcement bars at 33/4″ pitch
perpendicular with1/2″ cover; 13′1″ span
restrained.|140 psf|1 hr
16 min|||7|1, 5|11/4| |F/C-4-RC-11|4″|4″ thick (4000 psi) concrete deck;
3″ × 11/2″ × 4 lbs R.S.J.; 2′6″ C.R.S.; flush
with top surface; 4″ × 6″ x 13 SWG mesh
reinforcement 1″ from bottom of slab; 6′6″
span restrained.|150 psf|2 hrs|||7|1, 3|2| |F/C-4-RC-12|4″|4″ deep (2380 psi) concrete deck;
3″ × 11/2″ × 4 lbs R.S.J.; 2′6″ C.R.S.; flush
with top surface; 4″ × 6″ x 13 SWG mesh
reinforcement 1″ from bottom surface;
6′6″ span restrained.|150 psf|1 hr
3 min|||7|1, 2|1| |F/C-4-RC-13|41/2″|41/2″ thick (5200 psi) deck;1/4″ reinforce-
ment bars at 71/4″ pitch with7/8″ cover;3/8″
main reinforcement bars at 33/4″ pitch
perpendicular with1/2″ cover; 13′1″ span
restrained.|140 psf|2 hrs|||7|1, 3|2| |F/C-4-RC-14|41/2″|41/2″ deep (2525 psi) concrete deck;1/4″
reinforcement bars at 71/2″ pitch with7/8″
cover;3/8″ main reinforcement bars at
33/8″ pitch perpendicular with1/2″ cover;
13′1″ span restrained.|150 psf|42 min|||7|1, 5|2/3| |F/C-4-RC-15|41/2″|41/2″ deep (4830 psi) concrete deck;
11/2″ × No.CPC § 103 Medium relevance — show source text
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AREAS AND CIRCUMFERENCES OF CIRCLES
CRSC § 12-72 Medium relevance — show source text
purposes.
(c) Control unit. A control unit covered by this standard consists of a unit assembly of electrical parts having provisions for the connection of power-supply circuits routed through the control unit equipment by a prescribed scheme of circuitry; signal initiating circuits extended to separate devices by which the operating parts of the control unit are actuated for signals, and to incorporated or separate devices by which the signals are transmitted or indicated to form a coordinated combination system for definite signaling service.
TEST REPORTS
Sec. 12-72-101.
(a) Test report contents. The report shall include engineering data, and an analysis comparing the design against Section 12-72102 (a) through (u); it shall include wiring, diagrams, operating manuals and photographs as set forth in Section 12-72-102 (a), Items 5 and 6; it shall set forth the tests performed in accordance with Sections 12-72-103 (a) through (g) and the results thereof; and shall verify the correctness of the electrical rating required by Section 12-72-107.
(b) Listed devices. Electrical wiring, material, devices, combination of devices, fittings, appliances and equipment which have been tested and listed by an approved listing agency for the intended purpose and use need not be individually retested.
The report shall include the catalog number or other readily identifiable marking, the name of the approved listing agency, the laboratory test report number and date. Such individually tested and listed component parts and devices when installed in combination with other devices in a control unit or in a circuit extended from such control unit shall be subjected to the performance standard tests to determine its suitability for use in combination with other component parts, devices, circuits or equipment.
(c) Listed control units. Control units which by their design are intended to fully comply with the Standard for the Installation, Maintenance and Use of Proprietary, Auxiliary, Remote Station and Local Protective Association may be investigated and tested in accordance with the Standards for Safety established by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., U.L. 864, provided such investigation, test and report incorporates the provisions of the California Electrical Code.
(d) Rejection for cause. Compliance with these standards will not necessarily mean approval and listing, if, when examined and tested, it is found to have other features which may impair the result intended by these regulations. Unusual constructions may require application of additional performance tests. The State Fire Marshal may refuse to approve any item for cause.
(e) Systems only. The standard applies to protective signaling systems as defined in the California Electrical Code, and systems or systems components for which application for approval and listing has been filed under the provisions of the California Electrical Code.
This standard does not cover manual stations, automatic detectors, automatic transmitters or other actuating devices; nor does it cover separately listed bells, registers or other indicating devices which are not provided as a part of the control unit or matched against the output of sound-reproducing equipment.
(f) Differing constructions. A control unit having materials or forms of construction differing from this standard may be investigated and tested according to the intent of this standard, and if found to be substantially equivalent may be given recognition for approval and listing. The office of the State Fire Marshal shall be consulted for general requirements and performance standards.
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PROTECTIVE SIGNALING SYSTEMS
GENERAL
Sec. 12-72-102.
(a) **Investigation—Report.
CRSC § 12-10 Medium relevance — show source text
The report shall include the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The report shall be verified by the laboratory or fire protection engineer responsible for the conduct of the test. The test report and evidence of listing by an approved listing agency may be provided for the applicable portions of these endurance and performance test procedures. Test reports prepared for other governmental agencies may be utilized to the extent that the test procedures contained herein have been duplicated.
(c) Test latches or locks.
- Samples. Samples of the test latch or lock shall be selected by the testing agency or fire protection engineer at random from the manufacturer’s current production runs. The types tested shall be considered to represent, for purposes of approval and listing, all lock types of a series, except that when there are variations of basic mechanical design and/or materials for mechanical parts, each variation shall be tested for compliance with the minimum performance test procedures.
- Modifications in design or test procedure. Devices involving dead-locking bolts, lever handles, shear pins in the outside know or other variations in design may require modifications in the test procedure in order to simulate the intended inservice conditions. Requests for modifications in the design and test procedures shall be filed for evaluation and approval by the State Fire Marshal before proceeding with the test.
(d) Test equipment.
- Static loading. The static loading apparatus used for the torque loading, axial load, vertical load and releasing torque tests shall consist of frame, test door and test block as detailed in Figure 12-10-2-1. Except as shown, materials shall be of steel, welded or bolted. The test apparatus may be of alternate design and construction having equivalent or greater rigidity.
- Endurance test. Apparatus for the endurance test shall consist of frame and test door as shown in Figure 12-10-2-2. An alternate design having equivalent or greater rigidity may be utilized. Alternate designs utilizing components of greater dimensions or greater rigidity may affect details of the approval and listing.
- Test equipment. Torque wrenches, spring scales, hydraulic or pneumatic pressure scales, or other instruments shall be calibrated in an approved manner. (e) Torque loading test. Each latch or lock shall be installed in a 1 [3] / 4 -inch (44 mm) thick test block in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The test block shall be installed in the static loading test fixture. The torque load shall be applied to the inside door knob or lever. The knob or lever shall be turned or depressed to fully retract the latch bolt or dead bolt before application of the torque load. The applied torque load shall be 300 inch-pounds. After removal of the torque load the latch shall automatically return to its latch position, the dead bolt shall be extended to its locked position.
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EXITS
Subsequent hand turning of the knob or depressing the lever shall retract the latch or dead bolt. Three representative latches and/or locks shall be tested and there shall be no failures.
CRSC § 10-8 Medium relevance — show source text
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a. See Table R608.3 for tolerances permitted from nominal thickness.
b. Table values are based on concrete with a minimum specified compressive strength of 2,500 psi. See Note j.
c. Table values are based on uniform loading. See Section R608.8.2 for lintels supporting concentrated loads.
d. Deflection criterion is_L_/240, where_L_ is the clear span of the lintel in inches, or1/2 inch, whichever is less.
e. Linear interpolation is permitted between ground snow loads and between lintel depths.
f. DR indicates design required.
g. Lintel depth,D, is permitted to include the available height of wall located directly above the lintel, provided that the increased lintel depth spans the entire length of the
lintel.
h. Stirrups shall be fabricated from reinforcing bars with the same yield strength as that used for the main longitudinal reinforcement.
i. Allowable clear span without stirrups applicable to all lintels of the same depth,D. Top and bottom reinforcement for lintels without stirrups shall be not less than the least
amount of reinforcement required for a lintel of the same depth and loading condition with stirrups. All other spans require stirrups spaced at not more than_d_/2.
j. Where concrete with a minimum specified compressive strength of 3,000 psi is used, clear spans for lintels without stirrups shall be permitted to be multiplied by 1.05.CRSC § 0.004 Medium relevance — show source text
35|0.004|–|–| |0.71|0.014|–|–| |1.06|0.029|–|–| |1.41|0.047|–|–| |1.77|0.070|–|–| |2.12|0.096|–|–| |2.47|0.125|–|–| |2.82|0.159|–|–| |3.18|0.195|–|–| |3.53|0.235|0.045|–| |4.24|0.324|0.062|–| |4.94|0.425|0.081|–| |5.65|0.539|0.103|–| |6.36|0.664|0.127|–| |7.06|0.802|0.153|0.038| |7.77|0.950|0.181|0.045| |8.47|1.110|0.211|0.053| |9.18|1.281|0.243|0.061| |9.89|1.463|0.278|0.070| |10.59|1.656|0.314|0.079| |12.36|2.186|0.413|0.103| |14.12|2.752|0.525|0.131| |15.89|3.442|0.648|0.162| |17.66|4.166|0.783|0.195| |19.42|–|0.929|0.231| |21.19|–|0.744|0.270| |22.95|–|0.858|0.312| |24.72|–|0.980|0.356| |28.25|–|1.244|0.453| |31.78|–|1.537|0.560| |35.31|–|1.858|0.677| |38.84|–|2.205|0.804| |42.37
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Notes: 1 Based on the pressure of 14.7 psig (101 kPa) at 68°F (20°C). 2 Based on the pressure of 55 psig (379 kPa) at 68°F (20°C).
CRSC § 106.11.2.1 Medium relevance — show source text
Solar reflectance may also be certified by other supervisory entities approved by the Energy Commission pursuant to Title 24, Part 1, California Administrative Code.
TABLE A5.106.11.2.1—VALUES OF SOILING RESISTANCE, ß, BY PRODUCT TYPE Col2 Col3 PRODUCT TYPE CRRC PRODUCT CATEGORY ß Field-applied coating Field-applied coating 0.65 Other Not a field-applied coating 0.70 A5.106.11.2.2 Thermal emittance. Roofing materials shall have a CRRC initial or aged thermal emittance as determined in accordance with ASTM E408 or C1371 equal to or greater than those specified in Table A5.106.11.2.2 for Tier 1 and Table A5.106.11.2.3 for Tier 2.
Thermal emittance may also be certified by other supervisory entities approved by the Energy Commission pursuant to Title 24, Part 1, California Administrative Code.
TABLE A5.106.11.2.2 [BSC]—TIER 1 Col2 Col3 Col4 Col5 ROOF SLOPE CLIMATE ZONE MINIMUM AGED SOLAR REFLECTANCE THERMAL EMITTANCE SRI ≤ 2:12 1–16 0.63 0.75 75 > 2:12 1–16 0.20 0.75 16 A5.106.11.2.3 Solar reflectance index alternative. Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) equal to or greater than the values specified in Table A5.106.11.2.2 for Tier 1 and Table A5.106.11.2.3 for Tier 2 may be used as an alternative to compliance with the aged solar reflectance values and thermal emittance.
SRI values used to comply with this section shall be calculated using the Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) Calculation Worksheet (SRI-WS) developed by the California Energy Commission or in compliance with ASTM E1980-11 as specified in the California Energy Code, Section 110.8(i)3. Solar reflectance values used in the SRI-WS shall be based on the aged reflectance value of the roofing product or the equation in section A5.106.11.2.1 if the CRRC certified aged solar reflectance are not available. Certified Thermal emittance used in the SRI-WS may be either the initial value or the aged value listed by the CRRC.
Solar reflectance and thermal emittance may also be certified by other supervisory entities approved by the Commission pursuant to Title 24, Part 1, California Administrative Code.
Note: The Solar Reflectance Index Calculation Worksheet (SRI-WS) is available by contacting the Energy Standard Hotline at 1-800-772-3300, website at www.energy.ca.gov or by email at Title24@ energy.state.ca.us.
CRSC § 307.1 Medium relevance — show source text
Quantity of hazardous materials in a single fabrication shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantities per control area in Tables 307.1(1) and 307.1(2).
c. Densely packed baled cotton that complies with the packing requirements of ISO 8115 shall not be included in this material class.
d. The aggregate quantity of flammable, pyrophoric, toxic and highly toxic gases shall not exceed the greater of 0.2 cubic feet at_NTP_/square foot or 9,000 cubic feet at_NTP_.
e. The aggregate quantity of pyrophoric gases in the building shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Table 415.6.5.
f. Quantity of Class 3 water-reactive solids in a single tool shall not exceed 1 pound.|For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 pound per square foot = 4.882 kg/m2, 1 gallon per square foot = 40.7 L/m2, 1 cubic foot @NTP/square foot = 0.305 m3 @NTP/m2, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 m3.
a. Hazardous materials within piping shall not be included in the calculated quantities.
b. Quantity of hazardous materials in a single fabrication shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantities per control area in Tables 307.1(1) and 307.1(2).
c. Densely packed baled cotton that complies with the packing requirements of ISO 8115 shall not be included in this material class.
d. The aggregate quantity of flammable, pyrophoric, toxic and highly toxic gases shall not exceed the greater of 0.2 cubic feet at_NTP_/square foot or 9,000 cubic feet at_NTP_.
e. The aggregate quantity of pyrophoric gases in the building shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Table 415.6.5.
f. Quantity of Class 3 water-reactive solids in a single tool shall not exceed 1 pound.|For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 pound per square foot = 4.882 kg/m2, 1 gallon per square foot = 40.7 L/m2, 1 cubic foot @NTP/square foot = 0.305 m3 @NTP/m2, 1 cubic foot = 0.02832 m3.
a. Hazardous materials within piping shall not be included in the calculated quantities.
b. Quantity of hazardous materials in a single fabrication shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantities per control area in Tables 307.1(1) and 307.1(2).
c. Densely packed baled cotton that complies with the packing requirements of ISO 8115 shall not be included in this material class.
d. The aggregate quantity of flammable, pyrophoric, toxic and highly toxic gases shall not exceed the greater of 0.2 cubic feet at_NTP_/square foot or 9,000 cubic feet at_NTP_.
e. The aggregate quantity of pyrophoric gases in the building shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Table 415.6.5.
f. Quantity of Class 3 water-reactive solids in a single tool shall not exceed 1 pound.|�
Frequently asked questions
Who exactly is an “independent entity” under the CRSC?
An independent entity is a not‑for‑profit product safety testing and certification organization dedicated to testing, certification and quality assessment of products, systems and services as described in § 12‑11A.205 / § 12‑11B.205.
Can a for‑profit test lab perform the evaluation?
The CRSC text defines the required evaluator as a not‑for‑profit independent entity; the retrieved sections do not authorize substitution by for‑profit labs. Check with the Division of the State Architect‑Access Compliance for any authorized exceptions.
Must every product be recertified?
Yes — the CRSC requires detectable warning products and directional surfaces to be recertified every two years (see § 12‑11A.206 / § 12‑11B.206).
What if a product was installed before 1/1/2001?
The independent‑entity evaluation requirement in § 12‑11A.205 / § 12‑11B.205 applies to products and surfaces installed after January 1, 2001; the retrieved text does not apply this retroactively. Confirm with the Authority Having Jurisdiction for any local requirements.
Where do I find the list of approved independent entities?
The CRSC indicates the Division of the State Architect‑Access Compliance selects the independent entity but does not list names in § 12‑11A.205 / § 12‑11B.205. Contact that Division for the current list.
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- Exits and means of egress (Chapters 12‑10 series)
- Protective signaling systems and detectors (Chapters 12‑72‑1, ‑2, ‑3)
- Radiation shielding standards (Chapter 12‑31C)
- Referenced standards index / cross‑reference table (Part 12 listing of referenced standards)
- Releasing systems for security bars (egress-release standards)
- Standards for insulating materials (Chapter 12‑13)
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