Permits & Construction Documents

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

• CRC § 1-10 High relevance — show source text

  1.11 Office of the State Fire Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

  1.12 Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

  1.13 Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

  1.14 Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

  DIVISION II— SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

  Part 1—Scope and Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

  R101 Scope and General Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

  R102 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

  Part 2—Administration and Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

  R103 Code Compliance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

  R104 Duties and Powers of the Building Official . . . . . . . 1-18

  R105 Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

  R106 Construction Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

  R107 Temporary Structures and Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

  R108 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

  R109 Inspections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

  R110 Certificate of Occupancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

  R111 Service Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

  R112 Means of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

  R113 Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

• CRC § 1-22 High relevance — show source text

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  R106.2 Site plan or plot plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site and distances from lot lines. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The building official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan where the application for permit is for alteration or repair or where otherwise warranted.

  R106.3 Examination of documents. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined construction documents for code compliance.

  R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. Where the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved in writing or by a stamp that states “REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE.” One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the building official. The other set shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the building official or a duly authorized representative.

  R106.3.2 Previous approvals. This code shall not require changes in the construction documents, construction or designated occupancy of a structure for which a lawful permit has been heretofore issued or otherwise lawfully authorized, and the construction of which has been pursued in good faith within 180 days after the effective date of this code and has not been abandoned.

  R106.3.3 Phased approval. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted, provided that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or structure shall proceed at the holder’s own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted.

  R106.4 Amended construction documents. Work shall be installed in accordance with the approved construction documents, and any changes made during construction that are not in compliance with the approved construction documents shall be resubmitted for approval as an amended set of construction documents.

  R106.5 Retention of construction documents. One set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official for a period of not less than 180 days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by state or local laws.

  SECTION R107—TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES

  R107.1 General. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures and temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than 180 days. The building official is authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated cause.

  R107.2 Conformance. Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of this code as necessary to ensure the public health, safety and general welfare.

• CRC § 6.1 High relevance — show source text

  APPENDIX G—FLOOD-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION

  G104.6.1 Engineering analysis. The floodplain administrator shall require submission of an engineering analysis, prepared by a registered design professional, demonstrating that the flood-carrying capacity of the altered or relocated portion of the watercourse will not be decreased. Such watercourses shall be maintained in a manner that preserves the channel’s flood-carrying capacity.

  G104.7 Alterations in coastal areas. Prior to issuing a permit for any alteration of sand dunes and mangrove stands in coastal highhazard areas and coastal A zones, the floodplain administrator shall require submission of an engineering analysis, prepared by a registered design professional, demonstrating that the proposed alteration will not increase the potential for flood damage.

  G104.8 Records. The floodplain administrator shall maintain a permanent record of all permits issued in flood hazard areas, including supporting certifications and documentation required by this appendix and copies of inspection reports, design certifications and documentation of elevations required in Section 1612 of this code and Section R306 of the California Residential Code .

  G104.9 Inspections. Development for which a permit under this appendix is required shall be subject to inspection. The floodplain administrator or the floodplain administrator’s designee shall make, or cause to be made, inspections of all development in flood hazard areas authorized by issuance of a permit under this appendix.

  G104.10 Use of changed technical data. The floodplain administrator and the applicant shall not use changed flood hazard area boundaries or base flood elevations for proposed buildings or developments unless the floodplain administrator or applicant has applied for a conditional Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) revision and has received the approval of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

  SECTION G105—PERMITS

  G105.1 Required. Any person, owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to conduct any development in a flood hazard area shall first make application to the floodplain administrator and shall obtain the required permit.

  G105.2 Application for permit. The applicant shall file an application in writing on a form furnished by the floodplain administrator. Such application shall:

  1. Identify and describe the development to be covered by the permit.

  2. Describe the land on which the proposed development is to be conducted by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the site.

  3. Include a site plan showing the delineation of flood hazard areas, floodway boundaries, flood zones, design flood elevations, ground elevations, proposed fill and excavation and drainage patterns and facilities.

  4. Include in subdivision proposals and other proposed developments with more than 50 lots or larger than 5 acres (20 234 m [2] ), base flood elevation data in accordance with Section 1612.3.1 if such data are not identified for the flood hazard areas estab lished in Section G103.2.

  5. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed development is intended.

  6. Be accompanied by construction documents, grading and filling plans and other information deemed appropriate by the floodplain administrator.

  7. State the valuation of the proposed work.

  8. Be signed by the applicant or the applicant’s authorized agent.

• CRC § 5.1 High relevance — show source text

  General 1.1 Dept. of Housing and Community Development 1.8 Office of the State Fire Marshal 1.11 Administration, Division II Chapter 1 Applicability R102 Certificate of occupancy R110 Construction documents R106 Department of building safety R103 Duties and Powers R104

  Fees R106

  Inspections R109 Means of appeals R112 Permits R105, R105.5.1 Purpose R101.3 Service utilities R111 Stop work order R114 Temporary structures and uses R107 Violations R113 Aging-in-place Design and Fall Prevention R327

  Doorbell buttons R327.1.4 Electrical receptacle outlet, switch and control heights R327.1.2 Interior doors R327.1.3 Reinforcement for grab bars R327.1.1 Allowable Spans Of floor joists R502.3, R505.3.2 Of headers R602.7, R603.6 Of rafters and ceiling joists R802.4, R802.5, R804.3.1, R804.3.2 Alternate Materials (see Materials) R104.11 Alterations (see Existing Buildings) Anchor Bolts R403.1.6

  Appeal Board of 1.8.8, Appendix AA Means of 1.8.8, R112 Appliance Flue area R1003.14

  Seismic constraint R301.2.2.10

  Area Flue (appliances) R1003.14 Flue masonry R1003.15 Mezzanines R314.3

  Room, minimum R312 Sleeping lofts R315.1, R315.2, R315.4 Area Wells R319.4

  INDEX

  Attic

  Access R807

  Habitable R316 Height R313.1.2 Ventilation R806 Automatic Sprinkler Systems R101.2, R309 Automotive Lifts R317.7

  Backfill

  Placement R404.1.7, R404.2.3, R404.2.4, R406.3.3, R406.3.4

  Basements

  Alterations R319.7 Ceiling height R313 Egress R318.4 Emergency escape and rescue openings R319.6 Bathroom R313.1, R326, R327 Exhaust fan R325.2.1

  Bathtub R326.1, R327 Enclosure R324.3.1, R324.4.5, R325.2 Finish R327.2 Space required R327.1 Board of Appeals (see Means of Appeal) Building Official Duties and powers R104 Built-Up Roofing (see Roofing)

  Carbon Monoxide Alarms R311

  Care Facilities R101.2, R322.3 Carports R317.2, R317.3 Ceiling Finishes R302.9, R805 Height R313 Certificate of Occupancy R110 Change of Occupancy R110.1 Emergency escape and rescue openings R319.5, R319.7.1 Chases R606.8

• CRC § 7.4 High relevance — show source text

  R104.7.4 Tests. The building official shall keep a record of tests conducted to comply with Section R104.2.2.5.

  R104.7.5 Fees. The building official shall keep a record of fees collected and refunded in accordance with Section R108.

  R104.8 Liability. The building official, member of the board of appeals or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be personally liable, either civilly or criminally, and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of official duties.

  R104.8.1 Legal defense. Any suit or criminal complaint instituted against an officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code or other laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code shall be defended by legal representatives of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings. The building official or any subordinate shall not be liable for cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code.

  R104.9 Approved materials and equipment. Materials, equipment and devices approved by the building official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval.

  R104.9.1 Materials and equipment reuse. Materials, equipment and devices shall not be reused unless such elements are in good working condition and approved.

  SECTION R105—PERMITS

  R105.1 Required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

  R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:

  Building:

  1. Other than storm shelters, one-story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m [2] ). It is permissible that these structures still be regulated by Part 7 California Wildland Urban-Interface Code, despite exemption from permit.
  2. Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high.
  3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
  4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
• CRC § 5.2 High relevance — show source text

  The design report shall address the following:

  1. Project scope.

  2. Goals and objectives.

  3. Performance criteria.

  4. Hazard scenarios.

  5. Design fire loads and hazards.

  6. Final design.

  7. Evaluation.

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  APPENDIX O—PERFORMANCE-BASED APPLICATION

  8. Bounding conditions and critical design assumptions.
  9. Critical design features.
  10. System design and operational requirements.
  11. Operational and maintenance requirements.
  12. Commissioning testing requirements and acceptance criteria.
  13. Frequency of certificate renewal.
  14. Supporting documents and references.
  15. Preliminary site and floor plans.

  O101.5.2 Design submittal. Applicable construction documents shall be submitted to the building official for review. The documents shall be submitted in accordance with the jurisdiction’s procedures and in sufficient detail to obtain appropriate permits.

  O101.6 Review. Construction documents submitted in accordance with this code shall be reviewed for code compliance with the appropriate code provisions.

  O101.6.1 Peer review. The owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible for retaining and furnishing the services of a registered design professional or recognized expert, who will perform as a peer reviewer, where required and approved by the building official.

  O101.6.2 Costs. The costs of special services, including contract review, where required by the building official, shall be borne by the owner or the owner’s authorized agent.

  O101.7 Permits. Prior to the start of construction, appropriate permits shall be obtained in accordance with the jurisdiction’s procedures and applicable codes.

  O101.8 Verification of compliance. Upon completion of the project, documentation shall be prepared that verifies performance and prescriptive code provisions have been met. Where required by the building official, the registered design professional shall file a report that verifies bounding conditions are met.

  O101.9 Extent of documentation. Approved construction documents, the operations and maintenance manual, inspection and testing records, and certificates of occupancy with conditions shall be included in the project documentation of the building official’s records.

  O101.10 Analysis of change. The registered design professional shall evaluate the existing building, facilities, premises, processes, and contents, and the applicable documentation of the proposed change as it affects portions of the building, facility, premises, processes and contents that were previously designed for compliance under a performance-based code. Prior to any change that was not documented in a previously approved design, the registered design professional shall examine the applicable design documents, bounding conditions, operation and maintenance manuals, and deed restrictions.

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  CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE

  APPENDIX P – SLEEPING LOFTS

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

• CRC § 1.8.3.2.3 Medium relevance — show source text

  Exception: Mobilehome parks where the Department of Housing and Community Development is the enforcing agency.

  1.8.3.2.3 Special Occupancy Parks Act. Refer to the Special Occupancy Parks Act, California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 2.3, commencing with Section 18860 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2.2, commencing with Section 2000 for special occupancy park administrative and enforcement authority, permits, fees, violations, inspections and penal- ties both within and outside of special occupancy parks.

  Exception: Special occupancy parks where the Department of Housing and Community Development is the enforcing agency.

  1.8.3.2.4 Employee Housing Act. Refer to the Employee Housing Act, California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 1, commencing with Section 17000 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3, commencing with Section 600 for employee housing administrative and enforcement authority, permits, fees, violations, inspections and penalties.

  1.8.3.2.5 Factory-Built Housing Law. Refer to the Factory-Built Housing Law, California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 6, commencing with Section 19960 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1, commencing with Section 3000 for factory-built housing administrative and enforcement authority, permits, fees, violations, inspections and penalties.

  SECTION 1.8.4—PERMITS, FEES, APPLICATIONS AND INSPECTIONS

  1.8.4.1 Permits. A written construction permit shall be obtained from the enforcing agency prior to the erection, construction, recon- struction, installation, moving or alteration of any building or structure.

  Exceptions: 1. Work exempt from permits as specified in Chapter 1, Scope and Application, Division II, Administration, Section R105.2. 2. Changes, alterations or repairs of a minor nature not affecting structural features, egress, sanitation, safety or accessibility as determined by the enforcing agency. 3. Retroactive permits issued in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17958.12.

  Exemptions from permit requirements shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of other provisions of law or this code.

  1.8.4.2 Fees. Subject to other provisions of law, the governing body of any city, county, or city and county may prescribe fees to defray the cost of enforcement of rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The amount of the fees shall not exceed the amount reasonably necessary to administer or process permits, certificates, forms or other documents, or to defray the costs of enforcement. For additional information, see State Housing Law, Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 1.5, Section 17951 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 3, commencing with Section 6.

• CRC § 1.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  R105.9 Preliminary inspection. Before issuing a permit, the building official is authorized to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed.

  SECTION R106—CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

  R106.1 Submittal documents. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets, or in a digital format where allowed by the building official, with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.

  Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.

  R106.1.1 Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be drawn upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted where approved by the building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the building official.

  R106.1.2 Manufacturer’s installation instructions. Manufacturer’s installation instructions, as required by this code, shall be available on the job site at the time of inspection.

  R106.1.3 Information on braced wall design. For buildings and structures utilizing braced wall design, and where required by the building official, braced wall lines shall be identified on the construction documents. Pertinent information including, but not limited to, bracing methods, location and length of braced wall panels and foundation requirements of braced wall panels at top and bottom shall be provided.

  R106.1.4 Information for construction in flood hazard areas. For buildings and structures located in whole or in part in flood hazard areas as established by Table R301.2, construction documents shall include:

  1. Delineation of flood hazard areas, floodway boundaries and flood zones and the design flood elevation, as appropriate.
  2. The elevation of the proposed lowest floor, including basement; in areas of shallow flooding (AO Zones), the height of the proposed lowest floor, including basement, above the highest adjacent grade.
  3. The elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member in coastal high-hazard areas (V Zone) and in Coastal A Zones where such zones are delineated on flood hazard maps identified in Table R301.2 or otherwise delineated by the jurisdiction.
  4. If design flood elevations are not included on the community’s Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), the building official and the applicant shall obtain and reasonably utilize any design flood elevation and floodway data available from other

  sources.

  R106.1.5 Information on storm shelters. Construction documents for storm shelters shall include the information required in ICC 500.

  R106.1.6 Exterior balconies and elevated walking surfaces. Where balconies or other elevated walking surfaces are exposed to water from direct or blowing rain, snow or irrigation, and the structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, the construction documents shall include details for all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system. The construction documents shall include manufacturer’s installation instructions.

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• CRC § 3.3 Medium relevance — show source text

  R106.3.3 Phased approval. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted, provided that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or structure shall proceed at the holder’s own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted.

  R106.4 Amended construction documents. Work shall be installed in accordance with the approved construction documents, and any changes made during construction that are not in compliance with the approved construction documents shall be resubmitted for approval as an amended set of construction documents.

  R106.5 Retention of construction documents. One set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official for a period of not less than 180 days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by state or local laws.

  SECTION R107—TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES

  R107.1 General. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures and temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than 180 days. The building official is authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated cause.

  R107.2 Conformance. Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of this code as necessary to ensure the public health, safety and general welfare.

  R107.3 Temporary power. The building official is authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and use power in part of an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and the final certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or power in the California Electrical Code.

  R107.4 Termination of approval. The building official is authorized to terminate such permit for a temporary structure or use and to order the temporary structure or use to be discontinued.

  SECTION R108—FEES

  R108.1 Payment of fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.

  R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority.

  R108.3 Building permit valuations. Building permit valuation shall include total value of the work for which a permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and other permanent systems, including materials and labor.

  R108.4 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal or demolition for work done in connection to or concurrently with the work authorized by a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law.

  R108.5 Refunds. The building official is authorized to establish a refund policy.

  R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences work requiring a permit on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee established by the applicable governing authority that shall be in addition to the required permit fees.

  SECTION R109—INSPECTIONS

• CRC § 105.3.5 Medium relevance — show source text

  The fire code official shall notify the permit applicant in writing of any limitations or restrictions necessary to keep the permit area safe. The holder of a conditional permit shall proceed only to the point for which approval has been given, at the permit holder’s own risk and without assurance that approval for the occupancy or the utilization of the entire premises, equipment or operations will be granted.

  [A] 105.3.5 Posting the permit. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by the fire code official.

  [A] 105.3.6 Compliance with code. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other data shall not prevent the fire code official from requiring the correction of errors in the construction documents and other data. Any addition to or alteration of approved construction documents shall be approved in advance by the fire code official, as evidenced by the issuance of a new or amended permit.

  [A] 105.3.7 Information on the permit. The fire code official shall issue all permits required by this code on an approved form furnished for that purpose. The permit shall contain a general description of the operation or occupancy and its location and any

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  other information required by the fire code official. Issued permits shall bear the signature of the fire code official or other approved legal authorization.

  [A] 105.3.8 Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of any other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents, operational documents and other data shall not prevent the fire code official from requiring correction of errors in the documents or other data.

  [A] 105.4 Revocation. The fire code official is authorized to revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code where it is found by inspection or otherwise that there has been a false statement or misrepresentation as to the material facts in the application or construction documents on which the permit or approval was based including, but not limited to, any one of the following:

  1. The permit is used for a location or establishment other than that for which it was issued.
  2. The permit is used for a condition or activity other than that listed in the permit.
  3. Conditions and limitations set forth in the permit have been violated.
  4. There have been any false statements or misrepresentations as to the material fact in the application for permit or plans submitted or a condition of the permit.
  5. The permit is used by a different person or firm than the name for which it was issued.
  6. The permittee failed, refused or neglected to comply with orders or notices duly served in accordance with the provisions of this code within the time provided therein.
  7. The permit was issued in error or in violation of an ordinance, regulation or this code.
• CRC § 5.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance or after commencement of work if more than 180 days pass between inspections. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

  R105.5.1 Expiration . On or after January 1, 2019, every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 12 months after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated . (See Health and Safety Code Section 18938.5 and 18938.6.)

  R105.6 Suspension or revocation. The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.

  R105.7 Placement of permit. The building permit or a copy shall be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project.

  R105.8 Responsibility. It shall be the duty of every person who performs work for the installation or repair of building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems, for which this code is applicable, to comply with this code.

  R105.9 Preliminary inspection. Before issuing a permit, the building official is authorized to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed.

  SECTION R106—CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

  R106.1 Submittal documents. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets, or in a digital format where allowed by the building official, with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.

  Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.

  R106.1.1 Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be drawn upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted where approved by the building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the building official.

  R106.1.2 Manufacturer’s installation instructions. Manufacturer’s installation instructions, as required by this code, shall be available on the job site at the time of inspection.

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  Court Emergency escape and rescue openings R319.1, R319.2.4 Means of egress R318.1 Natural light R325.1.1 Covering Exterior R703

  Interior R702 Roof Chapter 9 Wall Chapter 7 Crawl Space R408

  Access R408.4

  Damper Fireplace R1001.7.1 Dampproofing R406 Day Care Appendix BD Defined R202 Large family day-care homes R336 Dead Loads R301.4

  Decay Protection against R304 Deck

  Attachment R318.5 Supported by exterior wall R507 Wood/plastic composite boards R507.2.2

  Definitions Building R202 Mechanical system R202 Plumbing R202 Design Criteria R301 Alternative provisions R301.1.1 Application R301.1 Climatic and geographic R301.2 Dead load R301.4

  Deflection R301.6 Engineered design R301.1.3

  Accessibility R322 Accessory Dwelling Unit R202 Authority to Enforce Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems 1.8.9.1, R313.2 Accessory Structure Elevations R306.3.2

  Energy R330.5 Exterior walls R302.1

  Scope R101.2 Addition (see also Existing Buildings) Carbon monoxide alarms R311.2.2 Change of occupancy R110.1 Construction R302.2.3

  Frost protection R403.1.4.1 Scope R101.2, R102.6.1 Smoke alarms R310.2.2 Address (Site) R308 Administration, California Chapter 1, Division 1

  General 1.1 Dept. of Housing and Community Development 1.8 Office of the State Fire Marshal 1.11 Administration, Division II Chapter 1 Applicability R102 Certificate of occupancy R110 Construction documents R106 Department of building safety R103 Duties and Powers R104

  Fees R106

  Inspections R109 Means of appeals R112 Permits R105, R105.5.1 Purpose R101.3 Service utilities R111 Stop work order R114 Temporary structures and uses R107 Violations R113 Aging-in-place Design and Fall Prevention R327

  Doorbell buttons R327.1.4 Electrical receptacle outlet, switch and control heights R327.1.2 Interior doors R327.1.3 Reinforcement for grab bars R327.1.1 Allowable Spans Of floor joists R502.3, R505.3.2 Of headers R602.7, R603.6 Of rafters and ceiling joists R802.4, R802.5, R804.3.1, R804.3.2 Alternate Materials (see Materials) R104.11 Alterations (see Existing Buildings) Anchor Bolts R403.1.6

  Appeal Board of 1.8.8, Appendix AA Means of 1.8.8, R112 Appliance Flue area R1003.14