CRSC · California Referenced Standards Code

What agency authority and references support the 12‑16‑2 standard?

The Division of the State Architect requires residential excess‑flow gas valves to conform to ASTM F2138‑12(2017) or ANSI Z21.93‑2017/CSA 6.30‑2017 (valves up to 5 psig); customer‑owned valves must be installed per the California Plumbing Code (see § 12‑16‑201 and § 12‑16‑201.1).

Last reviewed: July 6, 2026

What the code requires — 2–4 sentences

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) adopts the California standard for residential excess flow actuated automatic gas shutoff valves. The standard requires that devices used for certification meet either ASTM F2138‑12(2017) or ANSI Z21.93‑2017 / CSA 6.30‑2017 (which covers valves for natural and LP gas with pressure up to 5 psig). Installations of customer‑owned devices that meet the standard must be done in accordance with the California Plumbing Code (CCR Title 24, Part 5). See § 12‑16‑201 and § 12‑16‑201.1 for the controlling language and the DSA authority statement.

The single most important rule: any excess‑flow valve DSA will certify must comply with ASTM F2138‑12(2017) or ANSI Z21.93‑2017/CSA 6.30‑2017 (≤ 5 psig) and be installed per the California Plumbing Code.

Requirements in detail

Who adopts and enforces the standard

  • Adopting agency: Division of the State Architect (DSA) — shown in the standard header and scope. Authority: Health and Safety Code Sections 19200–19204. Reference: Health and Safety Code Sections 19201.5 and 19202.

Which technical standards control device certification

  • Devices certified by DSA must meet either:
    • ASTM F2138‑12(2017) — Standard Specification for Excess Flow Valves for Natural Gas Service, or
    • ANSI Z21.93‑2017 / CSA 6.30‑2017 — Excess Flow Valves for Natural and LP Gas with pressure up to 5 psig.
      This is the exact list DSA uses for certification per § 12‑16‑201.

Installation requirement (who and how)

  • Each installation of a customer‑owned device meeting the standard must conform to the California Plumbing Code (CCR Title 24, Part 5) per § 12‑16‑201.1. The CRSC text specifies the installation code reference but does not include the plumbing‑code installation details themselves.

Quick decision table — decision‑relevant values

Decision question Required value / threshold Code Reference
Which agency sets the standard? Division of the State Architect (DSA) § 12‑16‑201; Authority: Health & Safety Code §§ 19200–19204
Which product standards qualify for DSA certification? ASTM F2138‑12(2017) OR ANSI Z21.93‑2017 / CSA 6.30‑2017 § 12‑16‑201
Maximum pressure covered by ANSI listing 5 psig (title of ANSI/CSA standard) § 12‑16‑201
Installation standard for customer‑owned devices California Plumbing Code (CCR Title 24, Part 5) § 12‑16‑201.1

Exceptions & special cases

  • The CRSC text is concise. It explicitly ties certification to the two named national standards and ties installation to the California Plumbing Code. The CRSC does not provide procedural details about how DSA conducts certification, nor does it list additional product test or labeling requirements beyond the named standards. If you need DSA’s certification process, test reports, labeling requirements, or any product‑listing details, those are not specified in § 12‑16‑201 and must be obtained from DSA guidance or the referenced standards themselves.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming any excess‑flow valve is acceptable — the CRSC requires the valve meet ASTM F2138‑12(2017) or ANSI Z21.93‑2017/CSA 6.30‑2017; non‑listed valves are not automatically acceptable under § 12‑16‑201.
  • Installing a valve rated above the 5 psig scope without confirming which standard applies — the ANSI/CSA standard cited is limited to valves for pressures up to 5 psig; check the device rating against the standard cited in § 12‑16‑201.
  • Overlooking installation code: installing a device that meets the listed standard but not following the California Plumbing Code (CCR Title 24, Part 5) — required by § 12‑16‑201.1.
  • Expecting the CRSC to include DSA’s test or approval forms — the CRSC points to the standards used for certification but does not reproduce DSA’s administrative or procedural rules.

Worked example

Scenario: A homeowner wants to install a customer‑owned excess‑flow valve on a natural‑gas service with a supply pressure of 2 psig.

  1. Check the device listing: the valve is marked as conforming to ANSI Z21.93‑2017/CSA 6.30‑2017 and is rated for service up to 5 psig. Because the supply pressure (2 psig) is less than 5 psig, the valve’s pressure rating falls within the ANSI/CSA standard’s scope. This matches the technical standard named in § 12‑16‑201.

  2. Confirm DSA certification requirement: § 12‑16‑201 states DSA uses the ANSI/ASTM standards for certification; confirm whether the specific valve model is DSA‑certified or acceptable to DSA (the CRSC names the standards but does not include DSA’s certification list). If the valve model carries documentation showing compliance with the ANSI or ASTM standard, that satisfies the technical standard requirement in § 12‑16‑201; however, DSA’s actual certification status or acceptance may require DSA confirmation.

  3. Installation: Install per the California Plumbing Code (CCR Title 24, Part 5) as required by § 12‑16‑201.1 — verify piping, venting, and connection methods align with Part 5. The CRSC mandates the plumbing‑code reference but does not reproduce the plumbing installation details.

Result: On paper, a valve conforming to ANSI Z21.93‑2017 and rated for ≤ 5 psig, installed per the California Plumbing Code, meets the CRSC requirements in § 12‑16‑201 and § 12‑16‑201.1 — but confirm DSA acceptance/certification records before final approval.

Related provisions

  • § 12‑16‑201 — Standard specifying ASTM F2138‑12(2017) and ANSI Z21.93‑2017/CSA 6.30‑2017 as the applicable standards for DSA certification of excess‑flow valves.
  • § 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).
  • CHAPTER 12‑16‑2 (header) — The CRSC chapter that contains the California standard for residential excess flow actuated automatic gas shutoff valves and the DSA authority and references.
  • For closely related equipment standards, see § 12‑16‑101 and § 12‑16‑101.1 (California standard for earthquake‑actuated automatic gas shutoff systems), which are in the same chapter grouping and adopted by DSA.

Code references

Grounded in the retrieved California Referenced Standards Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:

  • CRSC § 12-16 High relevance — show source text

    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

    Authority: Sections 102, 208 and 25811.

    Reference: Sections 102, 208 and 436.5.

    ALL HEALING ARTS X-RAY INSTALLATIONS

    Sec. 12-31C-101. All radiation shielding barriers in rooms and enclosures housing radiation machines shall comply with the mandatory standards and appendices in Report No. 35, “Dental X-RAY Protection”; Report 49, “Structural Shielding Design and Evaluation for Medical use of X-rays and Gamma Rays of Energies up to 10 MeV”; and Report No. 51, “Radiation Protection Design Guidelines for 0.1-100 MeV Particle Accelerator Facilities.” Published by the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.

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    12-71 AIR FILTERS

    STANDARD 12-71-1

    STATE FIRE MARSHAL

    DESCRIPTION OF TEST APPARATUS, METHOD AND CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR FILTERS

    Sec. 12-71-100.

    (a) Test apparatus.

    1. The test duct, made of M.S. gage galvanized sheet metal reinforced with angle irons, is 21 inches square (13 548 mm [2] ) and 13 [1] / 2 feet (4114 mm) long.
  • CRSC § 1.10.4.3 High relevance — show source text

    1.10.4.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.4, amendments appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 4], unless the entire chapter is applicable.

    1.10.4.4 Reference to other chapters. Where reference is made within this code to sections in Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 22, the respective sections in Chapters 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 21A and 22A shall apply instead.

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015 and 129790.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129675 through 130070.

    1.10.5 OSHPD 5. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application— Acute psychiatric hospital buildings.

    Enforcing agency— Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD). The office shall also enforce the California Energy Commission—Energy Regulations, the Division of the State Architect—Access Compliance regulations and the regulations of the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the above-stated facility type.

    1.10.5.1 Applicable administrative standards. 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: Chapter 7. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter I, Division II.

    1.10.5.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provision of Title 24, Part 2, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.5.

    OSHPD 5 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 2:

    Chapters 2 through 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 35.

    1.10.5.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.5, amendments appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 5].

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129850.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 129680, 1275 and 129675 through 130070.

    1.10.6 OSHPD 6. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application —Chemical dependency recovery hospital not within an acute care hospital building or an acute psychiatric facility.

    Enforcing agency —Local building department.

  • CRSC § 1.10.4.3 High relevance — show source text

    OSHPD 4 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 10: Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 16.

    1.10.4.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.4, amendments in this code appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 4], unless the entire chapter is applicable.

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129790.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129674 through 130070.

    1.10.5 OSHPD 5. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application— Acute psychiatric hospital buildings.

    Enforcing agency— Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD). The office shall enforce the California Energy Commission – Energy Regulations, the Division of the State Architect—Access Compliance regulations, and the regulations of the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the above-stated facility types.

    1.10.5.1 Applicable administrative standards. 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: Chapter 7. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

    3. Title 24, Part 10, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

    1.10.5.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provision of Title 24, Part 10, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.5.

    OSHPD 5 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 10: Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 16.

    1.10.5.3 Identification of amendments . For applications listed in Section 1.10.5, amendments appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 5].

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129850.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 129680, 1275 and 129675 through 130070.

    1.10.6 OSHPD 6. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application— Chemical dependency recovery hospital buildings and any freestanding building under a general acute care or acute psychiatric hospital license where chemical dependency recovery services are provided.

    Enforcing agency— Local building department.

  • CRSC § 12-16 High 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

  • CRSC § 1.10.2.2 High relevance — show source text

    1.10.2.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provisions of Title 24, Part 2, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.2.

    OSHPD 2 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 2:

    Chapters 2 through 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 35.

    1.10.2.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.2, amendments appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 2].

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129850.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129680.

    1.10.3 OSHPD 3. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application— Licensed clinics and any freestanding building under a hospital license where outpatient clinical services are provided.

    Enforcing agency— Local building department.

    1.10.3.1 Applicable administrative standards. 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: Chapter 7. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Divi- sion II.

    1.10.3.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provisions of Title 24, Part 2, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.3.

    OSHPD 3 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 2:

    Chapter 12.

    1.10.3.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.3, amendments appear in this code without the acro- nym [OSHPD 3]. Adoptions are shown in the adoption matrix.

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015 and 1226.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 129885 and 1226, Government Code Section 54350 and State Constitution Article 11, Section 7.

    1.10.4 OSHPD 4. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application— Correctional treatment centers.

  • CRSC § 1.10.3.1 High relevance — show source text

    1.10.3.1 Applicable administrative standards. 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: Chapter 7. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Divi- sion II.

    1.10.3.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provisions of Title 24, Part 2, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.3.

    OSHPD 3 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 2:

    Chapter 12.

    1.10.3.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.3, amendments appear in this code without the acro- nym [OSHPD 3]. Adoptions are shown in the adoption matrix.

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015 and 1226.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 129885 and 1226, Government Code Section 54350 and State Constitution Article 11, Section 7.

    1.10.4 OSHPD 4. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application— Correctional treatment centers.

    Enforcing agency— Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD). The office shall also enforce the California Energy Commission—Energy Regulations, the Division of the State Architect—Access Compliance regulations and the regulations of the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the above-stated facility types.

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    ADMINISTRATION

    1.10.4.1 Applicable administrative standards. 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: Chapter 7. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

    1.10.4.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provisions of Title 24, Part 2, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.4.

    OSHPD 4 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 2:

    Chapters 2 through 10, 12, 14, 15, 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 20, 21A, 22A, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35 and Appendix L.

  • CRSC § 1-16 High relevance — show source text

    Application— Correctional treatment centers.

    Enforcing agency— Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD). The office shall also enforce the California Energy Commission—Energy Regulations, the Division of the State Architect—Access Compliance regulations and the regulations of the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the above-stated facility types.

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    ADMINISTRATION

    1.10.4.1 Applicable administrative standards. 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: Chapter 7. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

    1.10.4.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provisions of Title 24, Part 2, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.4.

    OSHPD 4 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 2:

    Chapters 2 through 10, 12, 14, 15, 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 20, 21A, 22A, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35 and Appendix L.

    1.10.4.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.4, amendments appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 4], unless the entire chapter is applicable.

    1.10.4.4 Reference to other chapters. Where reference is made within this code to sections in Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 22, the respective sections in Chapters 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 21A and 22A shall apply instead.

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015 and 129790.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129675 through 130070.

    1.10.5 OSHPD 5. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application— Acute psychiatric hospital buildings.

    Enforcing agency— Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD). The office shall also enforce the California Energy Commission—Energy Regulations, the Division of the State Architect—Access Compliance regulations and the regulations of the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the above-stated facility type.

  • CRSC § 1-15 High relevance — show source text

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    ADMINISTRATION

    1.10.1.2 Applicable building standards. California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11.

    The provisions of Title 24, Part 2, as adopted and amended by OSHPD, shall apply to the applications listed in Section 1.10.1.

    OSHPD 1 adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 2:

    Chapters 2 through 10, 12, 14, 15, 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 20, 21A, 22A, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35 and Appendix L.

    OSHPD 1R adopts the following building standards in Title 24, Part 2:

    Chapters 2 through 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 35.

    1.10.1.3 Identification of amendments. For applications listed in Section 1.10.1, amendments appear in this code preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 1], unless the entire chapter is applicable. For nonconforming hospital buildings removed from acute-care service, amendments are preceded with the acronym [OSHPD 1R].

    1.10.1.4 Reference to other chapters. Where reference is made within this code to sections in Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 22, the respective sections in Chapters 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 21A and 22A shall apply instead for hospital buildings under OSHPD 1.

    Authority— Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, 127015, 1275 and 129850.

    References— Health and Safety Code Sections 19958, 127010, 127015, 129680, 1275 and 129675 through 130070.

    1.10.2 OSHPD 2. Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, enforcement agency and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.

    Application— Skilled nursing facility and intermediate care facility buildings.

    Enforcing agency— Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD). The office shall also enforce the California Energy Commission—Energy Regulations, the Division of the State Architect—Access Compliance regulations and the regulations of the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the above-stated facility type.

    1.10.2.1 Applicable administrative standards. 1. Title 24, Part 1, California Code of Regulations: Chapter 7. 2. Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: Sections 1.1 and 1.10, Chapter 1, Division I, and as adopted in Chapter 1, Division II.

  • CRSC § 64703-64705. High relevance — show source text

    This installed weight per square foot shall conform with the manufacturer’s installed design density per square foot at the manufacturer’s labeled R -value.

    (b) Water heater insulation kits. No water heater insulation kit shall be sold, on or after March 25, 1982, unless it has a thermal resistance of at least R-6 and is so identified.

    Each water heater insulation kit sold shall include instructions which are equivalent to the Department of Energy standard practice for the installation of insulation on gas-fired, oil-fired and electric resistance water heaters, 44 Fed. Reg. pages 64703-64705.

    Authority: Section 25922, Public Resources Code.

    Reference: Section 25922, Public Resources Code.

    HISTORY:

    1. Amendment filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
    2. Editorial correction of subsection (a) filed 1-13-82 (Register 82, No. 2).

    INTERPRETATION

    Sec. 12-13-1565.

    The General Counsel of the Commission shall make a determination as to the application or interpretation of any provision of this article to any person requesting such a determination. Any such request shall be submitted in writing to the Commission. The Commission shall make written replies to such inquiries and shall widely publish interpretations that have broad application or interest.

    Authority: Section 25218 (e), Public Resources Code.

    Reference: Sections 25920 and 25922, Public Resources Code.

    HISTORY:

    1. Amendment filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).

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    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

  • CRSC § 140.9 Medium relevance — show source text

    9(c)3B Fume Hood Intensive Laboratories 140.9(c)4, Table 140.9-D Function 110.2(a)3, 110.9(b)1D, 110.12(a), 110.12(c)1, 120.8(b)3, 120.8(f)4, 130.1(c)6D, 130.1(f), 141.0(b)2I, 160.5(b)4C, 160.5(b)4F, 180.3(b)4B Function Areas 120.6(g)1, 120.8, 130.1(c)1C, 130.1(c)3B, 130.1(c), 140.6(a)3D, 140.6(c)2AB, 140.6(c)2G, 140.6(c)3A, 140.6(c)3F, 140.6(c)3, 170.2(e)4 Functional Areas 160.5, 130.0(b) Functional Performance Testing 120.8(a)6, 120.8(g) Furnace Installation 150.0(h)4A, 160.3(b)4A Furnace Output 150.0(h)1 Future 240V Use 150.0(n)1, 150.0(t)2, 150.0(u)2, 150.0(v)2, 160.4(a)1B, 160.9(a)2, 160.9(b)2, 160.9(c)

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    Gas Bypass 140.4(e)3B, 170.2(c)4C Cooler efficiency 120.6(a)8H, 120.6(b)5H Cooler pressure 120.6(a)8E-F, 120.6(b)5E-F Fired furnace 110.2(d), Table 110.2-I, Table 110.2-J Furnace 150.0(m)13, 150.1(c)10, 160.3(b)5L, 170.2(c)3B Heater 110.4(b)2 Log 150.0(e), 160.1(f) Or propane 100.2, 150.0(n)1, 150.0(t-v), 150.1(c)8, 150.2(a)1D, 150.2(b)1H, 160.4(a), 160.9, 170.2(d)1C, 170.2(d)3, 180.2(b)3C Service water heating 140.5(c), 141.0(a)2, 170.2(d)3A Supply 160.4(a)4 Water heater 140.5(c), 150.0(n), 170.2(d)3 Gas- and Oil-fired Boilers, Minimum Efficiency Requirements Table 110.2-J Gasket 110.7, 120.1(c)1D, 150.0(a)3, 150.0(k)1C, 150.0(m)12B, 160.1(a)1B, 160.2(b)1B, 160.2(c)1D, 160.5(a)1C Geometry 140.3(a)6E, 141.0(b)3D2, 150.

  • CRSC § 25.4 Medium relevance — show source text

    Building width is in the direction of horizontal framing members supported by the header.
    c. The table provides for roof slopes between 3:12 and 12:12.
    d. The maximum roof overhang is 24 inches (610 mm).|For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa.
    DR = Design Required.
    a. Design assumptions:
    Maximum deflection criterion: L/240.
    Maximum roof dead load: 10 psf.
    Maximum ceiling load: 5 psf.
    Maximum ceiling live load: 20 psf.
    Maximum second-floor live load: 30 psf.
    Maximum second-floor dead load: 10 psf.
    Maximum second-floor dead load from walls: 10 psf.
    Maximum first floor dead load: 10 psf.
    Wind loads based on Table R301.2.1(1).
    Strength axis of facing material applied horizontally.
    b. Building width is in the direction of horizontal framing members supported by the header.
    c. The table provides for roof slopes between 3:12 and 12:12.
    d. The maximum roof overhang is 24 inches (610 mm).|For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa.
    DR = Design Required.
    a. Design assumptions:
    Maximum deflection criterion: L/240.
    Maximum roof dead load: 10 psf.
    Maximum ceiling load: 5 psf.
    Maximum ceiling live load: 20 psf.
    Maximum second-floor live load: 30 psf.
    Maximum second-floor dead load: 10 psf.
    Maximum second-floor dead load from walls: 10 psf.
    Maximum first floor dead load: 10 psf.
    Wind loads based on Table R301.2.1(1).
    Strength axis of facing material applied horizontally.
    b. Building width is in the direction of horizontal framing members supported by the header.
    c. The table provides for roof slopes between 3:12 and 12:12.
    d. The maximum roof overhang is 24 inches (610 mm).|For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa.
    DR = Design Required.
    a. Design assumptions:
    Maximum deflection criterion: L/240.
    Maximum roof dead load: 10 psf.
    Maximum ceiling load: 5 psf.
    Maximum ceiling live load: 20 psf.
    Maximum second-floor live load: 30 psf.
    Maximum second-floor dead load: 10 psf.
    Maximum second-floor dead load from walls: 10 psf.
    Maximum first floor dead load: 10 psf.
    Wind loads based on Table R301.2.1(1).
    Strength axis of facing material applied horizontally.
    b. Building width is in the direction of horizontal framing members supported by the header.
    c. The table provides for roof slopes between 3:12 and 12:12.
    d. The maximum roof overhang is 24 inches (610 mm).|

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  • CRSC § 5.3 Medium relevance — show source text

    Exception: Where the area of the new occupancy is less than 10 percent of the building area, compliance with this section is not required. The cumulative effect of occupancy changes over time shall be considered.

    506 A .5.3 Seismic loads (seismic force-resisting system). Where a change of occupancy results in a building being assigned to a higher risk category, the lateral force-resisting system of the building shall comply with the California Building Code Section 1613A or Section 304A.3.4 of this code for the new risk category. Where a change of occupancy results in a building being assigned to Risk Category IV and Seismic Design Category D or F, nonstructural components serving any portion of the building changed to Risk Category IV shall comply with the requirements of Section 1613 A of the California Building Code or shall comply with ASCE 41 -23 using an objective of Operational nonstructural performance with the BSE-1N earthquake hazard level.

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    CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE

    CHAPTER 6 – CLASSIFICATION OF WORK

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

    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 X X
    Adopt Entire Chapter as
    amended (amended
    sections listed below)
    X
    Adopt only those sections
    that are listed below
    Chapter / Section
    601.1 X
    601.1.1 X
    607.1 X

    The state agency does not adopt sections identified with the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.

Frequently asked questions

Who enforces the 12‑16‑2 standard?

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) adopts the standard for certification; installations are enforced locally under the California Plumbing Code for customer‑owned devices as required by § 12‑16‑201 and § 12‑16‑201.1.

Must a valve be DSA‑certified before installation?

The CRSC states DSA uses the named standards for certification (§ 12‑16‑201), but the text does not list DSA’s approval process or a public certification list — you must confirm DSA acceptance of a specific model.

Is any excess‑flow valve OK if it meets ASTM or ANSI?

It must meet one of the two named standards in § 12‑16‑201 (ASTM F2138‑12(2017) or ANSI Z21.93‑2017/CSA 6.30‑2017). Meeting a different standard alone is not what the CRSC specifies.

What pressure range does the ANSI/CSA standard cover?

The ANSI Z21.93‑2017 / CSA 6.30‑2017 title identifies valves for gas with pressure up to 5 psig, which is the pressure threshold cited in § 12‑16‑201.

Where do I find the installation rules?

Installations of customer‑owned devices that comply with the standard must follow the California Plumbing Code (CCR Title 24, Part 5) per § 12‑16‑201.1.

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