Site & Design Criteria

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• CRC § 2.1 High relevance — show source text

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  The state agency does not adopt sections identified with the following symbol: † The � designation indicates that the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures subject to HCD 1.

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  Part III— Building Planning and Construction

  3 BUILDING PLANNING

  User notes:

  About this chapter: Chapter 3 contains a wide array of building planning requirements that are critical to designing a safe and usable building. This includes, but is not limited to, requirements related to general structural design, fire-resistant construction, light, ventilation, sanitation, plumbing fixture clearances, minimum room area and ceiling height, safety glazing, means of egress, automatic fire sprinkler systems, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm systems, accessibility and solar energy systems.

  SECTION R300—SITE DRAINAGE

  R300.1 Storm water drainage and retention during construction. Projects which disturb less than one acre of soil and are not part of a larger common plan of development which in total disturbs one acre or more, shall manage storm water drainage during construction in accordance with the California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 4, Division 4.1.

  R300.2 Grading and paving. Construction plans shall indicate how the site grading or drainage system will manage all surface water flows to keep water from entering buildings in accordance with the California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 4, Division 4.1.

  SECTION R301—DESIGN CRITERIA

• CRC § 2.3.1 Medium relevance — show source text

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  Concrete Capillary break R506.2.3.1 Compressive strength R402.2 Floors (on ground) R506 Tile (roof) R905.3 Weathering Figure R301.2(1), R402.2 Construction

  3D-printed Appendix BM Cavity wall masonry R608 Cob Appendix BK Extended plate walls Appendix BN Flood-resistant R306

  Floors Chapter 5 Footings R403 Foundation material R402

  Foundation walls R404

  Foundations Chapter 4 Hemp-lime Appendix BL Masonry R606, R607, R608, R610 Pollutant control R340 Roofs Chapter 8 Steel framing R505, R603, R804 Strawbale Appendix BJ Straw-clay Appendix BI Walls Chapter 6 Waste R334.1 Wood framing R502, R602, R802 Construction Documents R106, R306.3.9

  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

• CRC § 2-5 Medium relevance — show source text

  Part II—Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

  CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

  R201 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

  R202 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

  Part III—Building Planning and Construction . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

  CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

  R300 Site Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

  R301 Design Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

  R302 Fire-Resistant Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

  R303 Foam Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

  R304 Protection of Wood and Wood-Based Products

  Against Decay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

  R305 Protection Against Subterranean Termites. . . . . . . 3-35

  R306 Flood-Resistant Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

  R307 Storm Shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

  R308 Site Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

  R309 Automatic Sprinkler Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

  R310 Smoke Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54

  R311 Carbon Monoxide Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

  R312 Minimum Room Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

  R313 Ceiling Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

• CRC § 2.4 Medium relevance — show source text

  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

• CRC § 5.410.2.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  Informational Note:

  1. Functional performance testing for heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems and lighting controls must be performed in compliance with the California Energy Code.

  5.410.2.1 Owner’s or Owner representative’s Project Requirements (OPR). [N] The expectations and requirements of the building appropriate to its phase shall be documented before the design phase of the project begins. This documentation shall include the following:

  1. Environmental and sustainability goals.
  2. Building sustainable goals.
  3. Indoor environmental quality requirements.
  4. Project program, including facility functions and hours of operation, and need for after hours operation.
  5. Equipment and systems expectations.
  6. Building occupant and operation and maintenance (O&M) personnel expectations.

  5.410.2.2 Basis of Design (BOD). [N] A written explanation of how the design of the building systems meets the OPR shall be completed at the design phase of the building project. The Basis of Design document shall cover the following systems:

  1. Renewable energy systems.

  2. Landscape irrigation systems.

  3. Water reuse systems.

  5.410.2.3 Commissioning plan. [N] Prior to permit issuance a commissioning plan shall be completed to document how the project will be commissioned. The commissioning plan shall include the following:

  1. General project information.
  2. Commissioning goals.
  3. Systems to be commissioned. Plans to test systems and components shall include: a. An explanation of the original design intent. b. Equipment and systems to be tested, including the extent of tests.

  c. Functions to be tested.

  d. Conditions under which the test shall be performed. e. Measurable criteria for acceptable performance. 4. Commissioning team information. 5. Commissioning process activities, schedules and responsibilities. Plans for the completion of commissioning shall be included.

  5.410.2.4 Functional performance testing. [N] Functional performance tests shall demonstrate the correct installation and operation of each component, system and system- to-system interface in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

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  NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES

  Functional performance testing reports shall contain information addressing each of the building components tested, the testing methods utilized, and include any readings and adjustments made.

  5.410.2.5 Documentation and training. [N] A systems manual and systems operations training are required, including Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements in California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, Section 5142, and other related regulations.

  5.410.2.5.1 Systems manual. [N] Documentation of the operational aspects of the building shall be completed within the systems manual and delivered to the building owner or representative. The systems manual shall include the following:

  1. Site information, including facility description, history and current requirements.

  2. Site contact information.

  3. Basic operations and maintenance, including general site operating procedures, basic troubleshooting, recommended maintenance requirements, site events log.

  4. Major systems.

  5. Site equipment inventory and maintenance notes.

  6. A copy of verifications required by the enforcing agency or this code.

  7. Other resources and documentation, if applicable.

• CRC § 2.1.4. Medium relevance — show source text

  Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required
  for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, “negligible,” “moderate” or “severe” for concrete as determined from Figure
  R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652.
  b. Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall
  fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
  c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage.
  d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the ultimate design wind speeds map [Figure R301.2(2)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined
  on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
  e. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction.
  f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
  g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction’s entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordi-
  nance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the
  authority having jurisdiction, as amended.
  h. In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice
  damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “NO.”
  i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the
  National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F).”
  j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F).”
  k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdic-
  tion shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
  l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES” and
  identify any specific requirements.

• CRC § 2.1.4. Medium relevance — show source text

  The jurisdiction shall
  fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
  c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage.
  d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the ultimate design wind speeds map [Figure R301.2(2)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined
  on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
  e. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction.
  f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
  g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction’s entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordi-
  nance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the
  authority having jurisdiction, as amended.
  h. In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice
  damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “NO.”
  i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the
  National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F).”
  j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F).”
  k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdic-
  tion shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
  l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES” and
  identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
  m.In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
  n. The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction.
  o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the allowable stress design table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2(3).|For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
  a.

• CRC § 2.1.5 Medium relevance — show source text

  The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the
  National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F).”
  j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F).”
  k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdic-
  tion shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
  l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES” and
  identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
  m.In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
  n. The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction.
  o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the allowable stress design table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2(3).|For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
  a. Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required
  for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, “negligible,” “moderate” or “severe” for concrete as determined from Figure
  R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652.
  b. Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall
  fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
  c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage.
  d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the ultimate design wind speeds map [Figure R301.2(2)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined
  on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
  e. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction.
  f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
  g.

• CRC § 2.1.4. Medium relevance — show source text

  The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652.
  b. Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall
  fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
  c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage.
  d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the ultimate design wind speeds map [Figure R301.2(2)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined
  on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
  e. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction.
  f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
  g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction’s entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordi-
  nance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the
  authority having jurisdiction, as amended.
  h. In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice
  damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “NO.”
  i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the
  National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F).”
  j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table “Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F).”
  k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdic-
  tion shall fill in this part of the table with “YES.” Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
  l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES” and
  identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
  m.In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
  n.

• CRC § 0.75 Medium relevance — show source text

  Transit priority projects. To qualify as a transit priority project, the project shall meet three criteria:

  (1) (a) contain at least 50 percent residential use, based on total building square footage and, if the project contains between 26 and 50 percent nonresidential uses, a floor area ratio of not less than 0.75; (b) provide a minimum net density of at least 20 dwelling units per acre; and (c) be within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor included in a regional transportation plan as described in Section 21155 of Stats. 2008, Ch. 728;

  (2) be consistent with the prevailing sustainable communities strategy or alternative planning strategy, whichever meets the greenhouse gas target established by the California Air Resources Board, including the general location of uses, residential densities and building intensities; and

  (3) have all necessary entitlements required by the applicable local government.

  Note: For additional information, see Government Code Sections 65080, 65080.1, 65400 and 65470, and Public Resources Code Sections 21061.3 and 21155.

  SECTION A4.101—GENERAL

  A4.101.1 Scope. The provisions of this division outline planning, design and development methods that include environmentally responsible site selection, building design, building siting and development to protect, restore and enhance the environmental quality of the site and respect the integrity of adjacent properties.

  SECTION A4.102—DEFINITIONS

  A4.102.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2.

  BROWNFIELD SITE.

  DEVELOPMENT FOOTPRINT.

  GREENFIELDS.

  GREYFIELD SITE.

  INFILL SITE.

  PERMEABLE PAVING.

  SECTION A4.103—SITE SELECTION

  A4.103.1 Selection. A site which complies with at least one of the following characteristics is selected:

  1. An infill site is selected.

  2. A greyfield site is selected.

  3. An EPA-recognized and remediated Brownfield site is selected.

  A4.103.2 Community connectivity. Facilitate community connectivity by one of the following methods:

  1. Locate project within a [1] / 4 -mile true walking distance of at least four basic services, readily accessible by pedestrians.
  2. Locate project within a [1] / 2 -mile true walking distance of at least seven basic services, readily accessible by pedestrians.

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  APPENDIX A4 — RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES

  3. Other methods increasing access to additional resources.

  Note: Examples of services include, but are not limited to, bank, place of worship, convenience grocery, day care, cleaners, fire station, barber shop, beauty shop, hardware store, laundry, library, medical clinic, dental clinic, senior care facility, park, pharmacy, post office, restaurant, school, supermarket, theater, community center, fitness center, museum or farmers market. Other services may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  SECTION A4.104—SITE PRESERVATION

• CRC § 1-18 Medium relevance — show source text

  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

  R114 Stop Work Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

  Part II—Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

  CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

  R201 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

  R202 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

  Part III—Building Planning and Construction . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

  CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

  R300 Site Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

  R301 Design Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

  R302 Fire-Resistant Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

• CRC § 204.4.2 Medium relevance — show source text

  APPENDIX A6.1 — VOLUNTARY STANDARDS FOR HEALTH FACILITIES [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4]

  4. Equipment and systems expectations.
  5. Building occupant and O&M personnel expectations.

  A6.204.4.2 Basis of Design (BOD). A written explanation of how the design of the building systems meets the Owner’s Project Requirements shall be completed at the design phase of the building project and updated as necessary during the design and construction phases. This shall be reviewed by the CxA. At a minimum, the Basis of Design document shall cover the following systems:

  1. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls.
  2. Indoor lighting system and controls.
  3. Water heating system.
  4. Renewable energy systems.

  A6.204.4.3 Commissioning plan. A commissioning plan shall be completed to document the approach to how the project will be commissioned and shall be started during the design phase of the building project. This shall be reviewed by the CxA. The Commissioning Plan shall include the following at a minimum:

  1. General project information.
  2. Commissioning goals.
  3. Systems to be commissioned. Plans to test systems and components shall include at a minimum: a. A detailed explanation of the original design intent; b. Equipment and systems to be tested, including the extent of tests; c. Functions to be tested;

  d. Conditions under which the test shall be performed; and e. Measurable criteria for acceptable performance. 4. Commissioning team information. 5. Commissioning process activities, schedules and responsibilities – plans for the completion of commissioning requirements listed in Sections A6.204.4.4 through A6.204.4.6 shall be included.

  A6.204.4.4 Functional performance testing. Functional performance tests shall demonstrate the correct installation and operation of each component, system and system-to-system interface in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Functional performance testing reports shall contain information addressing each of the building components tested, the testing methods utilized and include any readings and adjustments made. This shall be reviewed and verified by the CxA.

  A6.204.4.5 Postconstruction documentation and training. A systems manual and systems operations training are required.

  A6.204.4.5.1 Systems manual. Documentation of the operational aspects of the building shall be completed within the systems manual and delivered to the building owner and facilities operator. This shall be reviewed by the CxA. At a minimum, the systems manual shall include the following:

  1. Site information, including facility description, history and current requirements.

  2. Site contact information.

  3. Basic operations and maintenance, including general site operating procedures, basic troubleshooting, recommended maintenance requirements, site events log.

  4. Major systems.

  5. Site equipment inventory and maintenance notes.

  6. Other resources and documentation.

  A6.204.4.5.2 Systems operations training. The CxA shall oversee the training of the appropriate maintenance staff for each equipment type and/or system. The training shall include, as a minimum, the following:

  1. System/equipment overview (what it is, what it does and what other systems and/or equipment it interfaces with).
  2. Review of the information in the systems manual.
  3. Review of the record drawings on the system/ equipment.

  A6.204.4.6 Commissioning report. The CxA shall create a complete report of commissioning process activities undertaken through the design, construction and postconstruction phases of the building project and provided to the owner.