CRSC · California Referenced Standards Code
How is confidential information submitted to the Commission handled?
If you want the California Building Standards Commission to keep materials you submit confidential, the CRSC requires you to follow the procedures in the Public Resources Code (PRC §§2501–2511); the CRSC provision **§ 12-13-1562** is a delegation to those PRC rules and does not itself set the procedural steps.
Last reviewed: July 6, 2026
What the code requires — 2-4 sentences
The California Referenced Standards Code says that if a person submits information to the Commission and wants that information treated as confidential information, the submitter must follow the procedures set out in the Public Resources Code. The controlling CRSC provision is § 12-13-1562, which directs submitters to comply with Sections 2501–2511 of the Public Resources Code. § 12-13-1562 makes the Public Resources Code the procedural law for confidentiality of Commission submissions.
If you want the Commission to keep material secret, you must request confidentiality by following the Public Resources Code procedures (PRC §§2501–2511) as required by § 12-13-1562.
Requirements in detail
What the CRSC text actually says
- The CRSC does not itself set a separate confidentiality procedure; it delegates the procedural rules to the Public Resources Code. The entire instruction in the CRSC is: submitters who wish confidentiality “shall comply with the provisions of Sections 2501–2511 of the Public Resources Code.” This is § 12-13-1562.
What you (the submitter) must do — high level
- Follow the steps, forms, and timing contained in PRC Sections 2501–2511 when you ask the Commission to treat submitted materials as confidential. The CRSC requires that compliance with those PRC sections is a condition for confidentiality under Commission practice. § 12-13-1562.
- Prepare your submission so it distinguishes the portions you want kept confidential (often by clearly labeling and separating confidential documents) and, where appropriate, provide a public summary or redacted copy if the PRC requires it (see PRC text). The CRSC refers submitters to the PRC for these details. § 12-13-1562.
Decision-relevant dimensions (quick reference table)
| Decision dimension | Typical values / actions to choose | Code Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Governing rule for confidentiality of Commission submissions | Comply with PRC Sections 2501–2511 as required by § 12-13-1562 | § 12-13-1562 |
| Who decides confidentiality status | The process and decision follow PRC §§2501–2511 (not spelled out in CRSC) | § 12-13-1562 |
| How to request confidentiality | Follow filing, labeling, and form requirements in PRC §§2501–2511 (see PRC) | § 12-13-1562 |
| Effect of failure to comply | If submitter does not follow PRC procedures, Commission will treat material according to public-disclosure rules in PRC (may be public) | § 12-13-1562 |
| Where to find appeal/interpretation guidance | For interpretation requests to the Commission see § 12-13-1565 (Commission interpretation function) | § 12-13-1562 and § 12-13-1565 |
Note: the CRSC text points you to the Public Resources Code for the procedural content. The CRSC itself supplies the delegation and the requirement to follow PRC §§2501–2511 (see § 12-13-1562).
How the Commission treats confidential submissions (what to expect)
- The CRSC requires only that submitters comply with the PRC procedures; the Commission’s handling — e.g., whether it approves confidentiality, any redactions, or public release — will follow the PRC’s rules and any implementing practices the Commission has adopted under those statutes. § 12-13-1562 directs you to PRC §§2501–2511 for those specifics.
- For questions about how the Commission interprets or applies these rules to a particular submission, use the Commission’s formal interpretation process described in § 12-13-1565 (requests submitted in writing to the Commission; General Counsel may make determinations).
Exceptions & special cases
- The CRSC text itself does not list statutory exceptions or special-case procedures — those are in PRC §§2501–2511. § 12-13-1562 simply ties Commission practice to the Public Resources Code. If you need to know whether a particular category (e.g., trade secrets, personal data, hazardous-material specifics) is exempt from disclosure, consult PRC §§2501–2511 directly and the Commission’s implementing guidance.
- If you need an interpretation about how a specific CRSC provision interacts with confidentiality requests (for example, whether a required label or test report must be publicly posted), ask the Commission under § 12-13-1565 for a written determination.
Common mistakes
- Assuming the Commission will automatically treat any labeled document as confidential. The CRSC requires compliance with PRC procedures; labeling alone does not guarantee confidentiality. § 12-13-1562.
- Failing to follow the PRC filing steps (forms, declarations, or public-summary requirements) referenced by the CRSC. The CRSC delegates procedures to PRC §§2501–2511, so omission of those steps risks public disclosure. § 12-13-1562.
- Not preparing a redacted or public-summary version when the PRC requires one — that can delay processing or lead to disclosure of the whole record. The CRSC points submitters to the PRC for such procedural requirements. § 12-13-1562.
Worked example — a concrete scenario
Scenario: A manufacturer files a certification packet containing test reports and a quality-control manual and wants the manual kept confidential.
What the CRSC requires you to do:
- Label the manual as confidential and prepare your submission in a way that follows the Public Resources Code procedures (PRC §§ 2501–2511) — this is mandated by § 12-13-1562.
- Include whatever PRC requires (for example, any statutory declaration, form, and a public summary or redacted version if PRC calls for it). The CRSC does not list those steps itself; it requires compliance with the PRC. § 12-13-1562.
- If the Commission’s staff or General Counsel needs to interpret whether the material qualifies, you may request a written determination under § 12-13-1565.
Outcome: If you follow PRC §§2501–2511 exactly, the Commission will process your confidentiality claim according to those statutes. If you fail to follow them, the Commission will handle the filing under the applicable public-disclosure rules (per the PRC). § 12-13-1562 governs this delegation.
Related provisions
- § 12-13-1562 — Release of Information (delegates confidentiality procedure to PRC §§2501–2511).
- § 12-13-1563 — Liability (other article context may affect submissions but does not change confidentiality delegation).
- § 12-13-1565 — Interpretation (General Counsel may make determinations and the Commission issues written replies to interpretation requests).
Code references
Grounded in the retrieved California Referenced Standards Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:
CRSC § 6-26 High relevance — show source text
HISTORY:
- Repealer filed 6-26-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 26).
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Sec. 12-13-1562.
Persons submitting information to the Commission who wish information to be kept confidential shall comply with the provisions of Sections 2501-2511 of the Public Resources Code.
Authority: Section 25218(e), Public Resources Code.
Reference: Sections 25223 and 25921.1, Public Resources Code.
HISTORY:
- Amendment filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
LIABILITY
Sec. 12-13-1563.
Nothing in this article shall be construed as imposing responsibility on manufacturers for misuse of properly labeled insulation.
Authority: Section 25218(e), Public Resources Code.
Reference: Sections 25926 and 25931, Public Resources Code.
HISTORY:
- Amendment filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
INSULATING EXISTING BUILDINGS
Sec. 12-13-1564.
(a) On or after March 25, 1982, if insulating material is installed in an existing building, in any of the applications specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, Section 118, the installing contractor shall certify that the amount of insulation installed meets or exceeds the requirements of Part 6, Section 118 for that application. Such certification shall be made on completion of the installation by posting in a conspicuous location a certificate signed under penalty of perjury. The certificate shall state the manufacturer’s name and material identification, the thermal resistance ( R -value) of the newly installed insulation, the estimated R -value of the original insulation, the total R -value, and (in application of loose fill insulation) the minimum contractor installed weight per square foot. 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:
- Amendment filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
- 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.
CRSC § 12-13 Medium relevance — show source text
PERFORMANCE TESTS
Sec. 12-13-1559.
The Commission may conduct, or may contract with others to conduct, independent performance tests of representative samples of insulation sold in the state to determine compliance with standards adopted pursuant to Chapter 10.5 of the California Public Resources Code . Such tests shall form the basis for instituting enforcement proceedings.
Authority: Section 25218 (e), Public Resources Code.
Reference: Section 25926, Public Resources Code.
HISTORY:
- Amendment filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
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STANDARDS FOR INSULATING MATERIAL
COSTS OF INSPECTION AND TESTING (RESERVED)
Sec. 12-13-1560.
Authority: Section 25218 (e), Public Resources Code.
Reference: Section 25926, Public Resources Code.
HISTORY:
- Repealer filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
ENFORCEMENT (RESERVED)
Sec. 12-13-1561.
Authority: Section 25218 (e), Public Resources Code.
Reference: Section 25931, Public Resources Code.
HISTORY:
- Repealer filed 6-26-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 26).
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Sec. 12-13-1562.
Persons submitting information to the Commission who wish information to be kept confidential shall comply with the provisions of Sections 2501-2511 of the Public Resources Code.
Authority: Section 25218(e), Public Resources Code.
Reference: Sections 25223 and 25921.1, Public Resources Code.
HISTORY:
- Amendment filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
LIABILITY
Sec. 12-13-1563.
Nothing in this article shall be construed as imposing responsibility on manufacturers for misuse of properly labeled insulation.
Authority: Section 25218(e), Public Resources Code.
Reference: Sections 25926 and 25931, Public Resources Code.
HISTORY:
- Amendment filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
INSULATING EXISTING BUILDINGS
Sec. 12-13-1564.
(a) On or after March 25, 1982, if insulating material is installed in an existing building, in any of the applications specified in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, Section 118, the installing contractor shall certify that the amount of insulation installed meets or exceeds the requirements of Part 6, Section 118 for that application. Such certification shall be made on completion of the installation by posting in a conspicuous location a certificate signed under penalty of perjury.
CRSC § 7060.4. Medium relevance — show source text
The notice shall be indexed in the grantor-grantee index. A person who acquires title to the real property subsequent to the date upon which the accommodations thereon have been withdrawn from rent or lease, as a bona fide purchaser for value, shall not be a successor in interest for the purposes of this chapter if the notice prescribed by this section has not been recorded with the county recorder at least one day before the transfer of title. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 509, Sec. 1.)
7060.4. (a) Any public entity which, by a valid exercise of its police power, has in effect any control or system of control on the price at which accommodations are offered for rent or lease, may require by statute or ordinance, or by regulation as specified in Section 7060.5, that the owner notify the entity of an intention to withdraw those accommodations from rent or lease and may require that the notice contain statements, under penalty of perjury, providing information on the number of accommodations, the address or location of those accommodations, the name or names of the tenants or lessees of the accommodations, and the rent applicable to each residential rental unit. Information respecting the name or names of the tenants, the rent applicable to any residential rental unit, or the total number of accommodations, is confidential information and for purposes of this chapter shall be treated as confidential information by any public entity for purposes of the Information Practices Act of 1977 (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1798) of Title 1.8 of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code). A public entity shall, to the extent required by the preceding sentence, be considered an “agency,” as defined by subdivision (d) of Section 1798.3 of the Civil Code. (b) The statute, ordinance, or regulation of the public ty may require that the owner record with the county recorder a memorandum summarizing the provisions, other than the confidential provisions, of the notice in a form which shall be prescribed by the statute, ordinance, or regulation, and require a certification with that notice that actions have been initiated as required by law to terminate any existing tenancies. In that situation, the date on which the accommodations are withdrawn from rent or lease for purposes of this chapter is 120 days from the delivery in person or by first-class mail of that notice to the public entity. However, if the tenant or lessee is at least 62 years of age or disabled, and has lived in their accommodations or unit within the accommodations for at least one year prior to the date of delivery to the public entity of the notice of intent to withdraw pursuant to subdivision (a), then the date of withdrawal of the accommodations of that tenant or lessee shall be extended to one year after the date of delivery of that notice to the public entity, provided that the tenant or lessee gives written notice of their entitlement to an extension to the owner within 60 days of the date of delivery to the public entity of the notice of intent to withdraw. In that situation, the following provisions shall apply: (1) The tenancy shall be continued on the same terms and conditions as existed on the date of delivery to the public entity of the notice of intent to withdraw, subject to any adjustments otherwise available under the system of control.
(2) No party shall be relieved of the duty to perform any obligation under the lease or rental agreement.
(3) The owner may elect to extend the tenancy on any other unit within the accommodations up to one year after date of delivery to the public entity of the notice of intent to withdraw, subject to paragraphs (1) and (2).
CRSC § 2602.1 Medium relevance — show source text
(c) Any representation of thermal performance which appear on any label, literature, advertising or any other writing intended for the public shall be consistent with the certification testing results and derating required by this article.
(d) Any insulation with facings and membranes for which the flame spread exceeds 25 when tested with facings and membranes exposed to the flame during the ANSI/ASTM E84-79 test must be clearly labeled with a statement that the product may be highly combustible if used in an exposed application. This subsection shall not apply to any product meeting the requirements of Sections 2602.1-2602.6 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code.
Authority: Section 25218(e), Public Resources Code.
Reference: Section 25921, Public Resources Code.
HISTORY:
- Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
INSPECTIONS
Sec. 12-13-1558.
After September 22, 1981, the Commission may, upon the consent of the owner or lessee, or upon securing a search warrant, have access, during normal working hours, to the premises of manufacturers, distributors and retailers of insulating material sold for installation within the state for the purpose of determining compliance with the standards promulgated pursuant to Chapter 10.5 of the California Public Resources Code . Such access shall be for the purposes of obtaining representative samples of subject insulation and inspecting records and documents pertaining to tests by approved testing labs.
Authority: Section 25218 (e), Public Resources Code.
Reference: Section 25926, Public Resources Code.
HISTORY:
- Amendment filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
PERFORMANCE TESTS
Sec. 12-13-1559.
The Commission may conduct, or may contract with others to conduct, independent performance tests of representative samples of insulation sold in the state to determine compliance with standards adopted pursuant to Chapter 10.5 of the California Public Resources Code . Such tests shall form the basis for instituting enforcement proceedings.
Authority: Section 25218 (e), Public Resources Code.
Reference: Section 25926, Public Resources Code.
HISTORY:
- Amendment filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
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STANDARDS FOR INSULATING MATERIAL
COSTS OF INSPECTION AND TESTING (RESERVED)
Sec. 12-13-1560.
Authority: Section 25218 (e), Public Resources Code.
Reference: Section 25926, Public Resources Code.
HISTORY:
- Repealer filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
ENFORCEMENT (RESERVED)
Sec. 12-13-1561.
Authority: Section 25218 (e), Public Resources Code.
Reference: Section 25931, Public Resources Code.
HISTORY:
- Repealer filed 6-26-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 26).
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
CRSC § 7060.3. Medium relevance — show source text
The owner of the accommodations shall be liable to any tenant or lessee who was displaced by that action for failure to comply with this paragraph, for punitive damages in an amount which does not exceed the contract rent for six months, and the payment of which shall not be construed to extinguish the owner’s obligation to comply with this subdivision. (d) If the accommodations are demolished, and new accommodations are constructed on the same property, and offered for rent or lease within five years of the date the accommodations were withdrawn from rent or lease, the newly constructed accoodations shall be subject to any system of controls on the price at which they would be offered on the basis of a fair and reasonable return on the newly constructed accommodations, notwithstanding any exemption from the system of controls for newly constructed accommodations. (e) The amendments to this section enacted by the act adding this subdivision shall apply to all new tenancies created after December 31, 2002. If a new tenancy was lawfully created prior to January 1, 2003, after a lawful withdrawal of the unit under this chapter, the amendments to this section enacted by the act adding this subdivision may not apply to new tenancies created after that date. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 596, Sec. 1. (AB 1399) Effective January 1, 2020.)
7060.3. If a public entity determines to apply constraints pursuant to Section 7060.2 to a successor in interest of an owner who has withdrawn accommodations from rent or lease, the public entity shall record a notice with the county recorder which shall specifically describe the real property where the accommodations are located, the dates applicable to the constraints and the name of the owner of record of the real property. The notice shall be indexed in the grantor-grantee index. A person who acquires title to the real property subsequent to the date upon which the accommodations thereon have been withdrawn from rent or lease, as a bona fide purchaser for value, shall not be a successor in interest for the purposes of this chapter if the notice prescribed by this section has not been recorded with the county recorder at least one day before the transfer of title. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 509, Sec. 1.)
7060.4. (a) Any public entity which, by a valid exercise of its police power, has in effect any control or system of control on the price at which accommodations are offered for rent or lease, may require by statute or ordinance, or by regulation as specified in Section 7060.5, that the owner notify the entity of an intention to withdraw those accommodations from rent or lease and may require that the notice contain statements, under penalty of perjury, providing information on the number of accommodations, the address or location of those accommodations, the name or names of the tenants or lessees of the accommodations, and the rent applicable to each residential rental unit. Information respecting the name or names of the tenants, the rent applicable to any residential rental unit, or the total number of accommodations, is confidential information and for purposes of this chapter shall be treated as confidential information by any public entity for purposes of the Information Practices Act of 1977 (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1798) of Title 1.8 of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code). A public entity shall, to the extent required by the preceding sentence, be considered an “agency,” as defined by subdivision (d) of Section 1798.3 of the Civil Code.
CRSC § 1.3 Medium relevance — show source text
1.3 Part C—Facility Storage Map (Confidential Information) 1. Provide a floor plan of each building on 8 [1] / 2 by 11-inch (215 mm by 279 mm) paper, using letters on the top and bottom margins and numbers on the right and left side margins, with approximate scale and northern direction, showing the location of each storage area. Mark map clearly “Confidential—Do not disclose” for trade-secret information as specified by federal, state and local laws.
2. Identify each storage area with an identification number, letter, name or symbol. 3. Show the following: 3.1. Accesses to each storage area. 3.2. Location of emergency equipment. 3.3. The general purpose of other areas within the facility. 3.4. Location of all aboveground and underground tanks to include sumps, vaults, below-grade treatment systems, piping, etc.
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APPENDIX H — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLANS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENTS (SEE SECTIONS 5001.5.1 AND 5001.5.2)
4. Map key. Provide the following on the map or in a map key or legend for each storage area: 4.1. A list of hazardous materials, including wastes.
4.2. Hazard class of each hazardous waste.
4.3. The maximum quantity for hazardous materials. 4.4. Include the contents and capacity limit of all tanks at each area and indicate whether they are above or below ground. 4.5. List separately any radioactives, cryogens and compressed gases for each facility. 4.6. Trade-secret information shall be listed as specified by federal, state and local laws.
SECTION II—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY STATEMENT (HMIS)
2.1 Part A—Declaration
Fill out all appropriate information.
2.2 Part B—Inventory Statement
1. You must complete a separate inventory statement for all waste and nonwaste hazardous materials. List all hazardous mate- rials in alphabetical order by hazard class.
2. Inventory Statement Instructions:
Column Information Required
1. Provide hazard class for each material.
2. Nonwaste. Provide the common or trade name of the regulated material. Waste. In lieu of trade names, you may provide the waste category. 3. Provide the chemical name and major constituents and concentrations, if a mixture. 4. Enter the chemical abstract service number (CAS number) found in 29 C.F.R. For mixtures, enter the CAS number of the mixture as a whole if it has been assigned a number distinct from its constituents. For a mixture that has no CAS number, leave this item blank or report the CAS numbers of as many constituent chemicals as possible. 5. Enter the following descriptive codes as they apply to each material. You may list more than one code, if applicable.
P = Pure
M = Mixture
S = Solid
L = Liquid
G = Gas
CRSC § 1.1 Medium relevance — show source text
The applicant for a permit for a facility which qualifies as a minimal storage site is_ allowed to file the short form HMMP. Such plan shall include the following components: 1. General facility information, 2. A simple line drawing of the facility showing the location of storage facilities and indicating the hazard class or classes and physical state of the hazardous materials being stored, 3. Information describing that the hazardous materials will be stored and handled in a safe manner and will be appropriately contained, separated and monitored, and 4. Assurance that security precautions have been taken, employees have been appropriately trained to handle the hazardous materials and react to emergency situations, adequate labeling and warning signs are posted, adequate emergency equip- ment is maintained, and the disposal of hazardous materials will be in an appropriate manner.
SECTION H4 — MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
H4.1 Hazardous materials inventory statements and hazardous materials management plans shall be maintained by the permittee for a period of not less than three years after submittal of updated or revised versions. Such records shall be made available to the fire chief upon request.
FIGURE A-H-1 — SAMPLE FORMAT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN (HMMP) INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION I—FACILITY DESCRIPTION
1.1 Part A
1. Fill out Items 1 through 11 and sign the declaration. 2. Only Part A of this section is required to be updated and submitted annually, or within 30 days of a change.
1. 2 Part B—General Facility Description (Site Plan) 1. Provide a site plan on 8 [1] / 2 -by 11-inch (215 mm by 279 mm) paper, using letters on the top and bottom margins and numbers on the right and left side margins, showing the location of all buildings, structures, chemical loading areas, parking lots, internal roads, storm and sanitary sewers, wells, and adjacent property uses. Indicate the approximate scale, northern direction and date the drawing was completed. 2 List all special land uses within 1 mile (1.609 km).
1.3 Part C—Facility Storage Map (Confidential Information) 1. Provide a floor plan of each building on 8 [1] / 2 by 11-inch (215 mm by 279 mm) paper, using letters on the top and bottom margins and numbers on the right and left side margins, with approximate scale and northern direction, showing the location of each storage area. Mark map clearly “Confidential—Do not disclose” for trade-secret information as specified by federal, state and local laws.
2. Identify each storage area with an identification number, letter, name or symbol. 3. Show the following: 3.1. Accesses to each storage area. 3.2. Location of emergency equipment. 3.3. The general purpose of other areas within the facility. 3.4. Location of all aboveground and underground tanks to include sumps, vaults, below-grade treatment systems, piping, etc.
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CRSC § 64703-64705. Medium 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:
- Amendment filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
- 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:
- 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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CRSC § 17920.3 Medium relevance — show source text
(Gov. Code, § 66332.)
How does an applicant know what items are related to health and safety and may lead to needing corrections for an unpermitted ADU or JADU? A local agency shall inform the public about the provisions of this section through public information resources, including permit checklists and the local agency’s internet website, which shall include both of the following: (1) a checklist of the conditions specified in Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code that would deem a building substandard, and (2) information that, before applying for a permit, the homeowner may obtain a confidential third-party code inspection from a licensed contractor to determine the unit’s existing condition or potential scope of building improvements (Gov. Code, § 66332, subd. (d)(1), (d)(2)). [3]
Can a local agency charge impact, connection, or capacity fees for an unpermitted ADU or JADU built prior to January 1, 2020? No. A homeowner applying for a permit for a previously unpermitted ADU or JADU constructed
3 See the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Contractors State License Board’s contractor license check resource, available at https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/checklicense.aspx.
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before January 1, 2020, shall not be required to pay impact fees or connection or capacity charges to obtain a permit if they provide written evidence that their household income does not exceed the definition of a low- or moderate-income household, as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code (Gov. Code, § 66332, subd. (e)).
Utilities
Can a local agency, special district, or water corporation require a new or separate connection for an ADU? ADUs and JADUs created from the existing space of a primary dwelling or accessory structure pursuant to Government Code section 66323, subdivision (a)(1), cannot be required to install a new or separate connection unless the ADU is constructed concurrently with a new singlefamily dwelling. For all other ADUs not created pursuant to Government Code section 66323, subdivision (a)(1), a new or separate connection directly from the utility to the ADU may be required (Gov. Code, § 66324, subds. (d), (e)).
What if I have questions about electrical or gas utilities in connection with an ADU? HCD does not have authority over issues related to gas and electrical services. If an applicant believes that a local utility provider is not complying with connection requirements, fee schedules, or other issues that impact the creation of or service of an ADU, the applicant can file a complaint with the appropriate agency.
For privately owned public utilities such as PG&E, contact the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) by using CPUC’s online complaint form, by calling 1-800-649-7570, or by sending a letter to:
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102–3298
For publicly owned utilities such as SMUD, the applicant will need to contact the utility directly and follow their complaint process.
Zoning, Development, and Other Standards
CRSC § 6.980 Medium relevance — show source text
900|≥6.980|≥5.000|NA|NA| |Water
source
electri-
cally
operated
positive
displace-
ment|≥300
and
<600|≤0.6421
FL
≤0.5474
IPLV.IP|≤0.6563
FL
≤0.4305
IPLV.IP|75/655|NA|NA|NA|≥3.900|NA|NA|NA|6.850|6.850| |Water
source
electri-
cally
operated
positive
displace-
ment|≥600|≤0.5895
FL
≤0.5263
IPLV.IP|≤0.6143
FL
≤0.3990
IPLV.IP|54/445|≥4.930|≥3.960|≥2.970|NA|≥8.900|≥6.980|≥5.000|NA|NA| |Water
source
electri-
cally
operated
positive
displace-
ment|≥600|≤0.5895
FL
≤0.5263
IPLV.IP|≤0.6143
FL
≤0.3990
IPLV.IP|75/655|NA|NA|NA|≥3.900|NA|NA|NA|6.850|6.850| |Water
source
electri-
cally
operated
centrifu-
gal|<75|≤0.6421
FL
≤0.5789
IPLV.IP|≤0.7316
FL
≤0.4632
IPLV.IP|54/445|≥4.640|≥3.680|≥2.680|NA|≥8.330|≥6.410|≥4.420|NA|AHRI
550/590| |Water
source
electri-
cally
operated
centrifu-
gal|<75|≤0.6421
FL
≤0.5789
IPLV.IP|≤0.7316
FL
≤0.4632
IPLV.IP|75/655|NA|NA|NA|≥3.550|NA|NA|NA|≥6.150|≥6.150| |Water
source
electri-
cally
operated
centrifu-
gal|≥75
and
<150|≤0.5895
FL
≤0.5474
IPLV.IP|≤0.6684
FL
≤0.4211
IPLV.IP|54/445|≥4.640|≥3.680|≥2.680|NA|≥8.330|≥6.410|≥4.CRSC § 4.420 Medium relevance — show source text
410|≥4.420|NA|AHRI
550/590| |Water
source
electri-
cally
operated
positive
displace-
ment|<75|≤0.7885
FL
≤0.6316
IPLV.IP|≤0.7875
FL
≤0.5145
IPLV.IP|75/655|NA|NA|NA|≥3.550|NA|NA|NA|6.150|6.150| |Water
source
electri-
cally
operated
positive
displace-
ment|≥75
and
<150|≤0.7579
FL
≤0.5895
IPLV.IP|≤0.7140
FL
≤0.4620
IPLV.IP|54/445|≥4.640|≥3.680|≥2.680|NA|≥8.330|≥6.410|≥4.420|NA|NA| |Water
source
electri-
cally
operated
positive
displace-
ment|≥75
and
<150|≤0.7579
FL
≤0.5895
IPLV.IP|≤0.7140
FL
≤0.4620
IPLV.IP|75/655|NA|NA|NA|≥3.550|NA|NA|NA|6.150|6.150| |Water
source
electri-
cally
operated
positive
displace-
ment|≥150
and
<300|≤0.6947
FL
≤0.5684
IPLV.IP|≤0.7140
FL
≤0.4620
IPLV.IP|54/445|≥4.640|≥3.680|≥2.680|NA|≥8.330|≥6.410|≥4.420|NA|NA| |Water
source
electri-
cally
operated
positive
displace-
ment|≥150
and
<300|≤0.6947
FL
≤0.5684
IPLV.IP|≤0.7140
FL
≤0.4620
IPLV.IP|75/655|NA|NA|NA|≥3.550|NA|NA|NA|6.150|6.150| |Water
source
electri-
cally
operated
positive
displace-
ment|≥300
and
<600|≤0.6421
FL
≤0.5474
IPLV.IP|≤0.6563
FL
≤0.4305
IPLV.IP|54/445|≥4.930|≥3.960|≥2.970|NA|≥8.900|≥6.California Referenced Standards Code Medium relevance — show source text
|75 psf|35 min|||7|1, 8|1/2| |F/C-4-RC-18|41/2″|41/2″ deep (4410 psi) concrete deck;1/4″
reinforcement bars at 71/2″ pitch with7/8″
cover;3/8″ main reinforcement bars at
31/2″ pitch perpendicular with1/2″ cover;
12′ span simply supported.|85 psf|1 hr
27 min|||7|1, 8|11/3| |F/C-4-RC-19|41/2″|41/2″ deep (4850 psi) deck;3/8″ reinforce-
ment bars at 15″ pitch with 1″ cover;1/2″
main reinforcement bars at 6″ pitch
perpendicular with1/2″ cover; 12′ span
simply supported.|75 psf|2 hrs
15 min|||7|1, 9|21/4| |F/C-4-RC-20|41/2″|41/2″ deep (3610 psi) deck;1/4″ reinforce-
ment bars at 71/2″ pitch with7/8″ cover;3/8″
main reinforcement bars at 31/2″ pitch
perpendicular with1/2″ cover; 12′ span
simply supported.|75 psf|1 hr
22 min|||7|1, 8|11/3| |F/C-5-RC-21|5″|5″ deep; 41/2″ (5830 psi) concrete deck;
1/2″ plaster finish bottom of slab;1/4″ rein-
forcement bars at 71/2″ pitch with7/8″
cover;3/8″ main reinforcement bars at
31/2″ pitch perpendicular with1/2″ cover;
12′ span simply supported.|69 psf|2 hrs|||7|1, 3|2| |F/C-5-RC-22|5″|41/2″ (5290 psi) concrete deck;1/2″ plaster
finish bottom of slab;1/4″ reinforcement
bars at 71/2″ pitch with7/8″ cover; 3/8″ main
reinforcement bars at 31/2″ pitch perpen-
dicular with1/2″ cover; 12′ span simply
supported.|No
load|2 hrs
28 min|||7|1, 10,
11|21/4| |F/C-5-RC-23|5″|5″ (3020 psi) concrete deck; 3″ × 11/2″ × 4
lbs R.S.J.; 2′ C.R.S. with 1″ cover on
bottom and top flanges; 8′ span
restrained.|172
psf|1 hr
24 min|||7|1, 2,
12|11/4| |F/C-5-RC-24|51/2″|5″ (5180 psi) concrete deck;1/2″ retarded
plaster underneath slab;1/4″ reinforce-
ment bars at 71/2″ pitch with 13/8″ cover;
3/8″ main reinforcement bars at 31/2″ pitch
perpendicular with 1″ cover;
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to submit a separate form to ask the Commission to keep information confidential?
Yes — the CRSC requires that confidentiality requests comply with Public Resources Code Sections 2501–2511, so follow whatever form, declaration, or procedure those PRC sections require. § 12-13-1562.
Will labeling a document “Confidential” be enough?
No. Labeling is necessary but not sufficient — § 12-13-1562 requires compliance with PRC §§2501–2511, which set the procedural requirements the Commission follows.
Where can I get the exact steps, timelines, and forms?
The exact steps and forms are in Public Resources Code Sections 2501–2511. The CRSC points you to those PRC sections; the CRSC itself (in § 12-13-1562) does not reproduce them.
If the Commission denies confidentiality, can I challenge that?
Yes — consult PRC §§2501–2511 for the statutory appeal or petition procedures. For CRSC-related interpretation requests, see § 12-13-1565 for the Commission’s written-determination process.
Who at the Commission handles interpretation requests about confidentiality?
The General Counsel or the Commission (per § 12-13-1565) handles interpretation requests and issues written determinations; submit interpretation requests in writing to the Commission.
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- Air filter standards (Chapter 12‑71)
- Building and facility access / accessibility standards (Chapters 12‑11A, 12‑11B)
- Engineering regulations — quality and design of construction materials (12‑16 series)
- 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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