CRC · California Residential Code
What standards apply to bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands?
If you own, repair, or move bleachers, folding or telescopic seating, or grandstands in California, the code requires you to meet the ICC 300 standard; the California sections that impose this are § 301.1.1 (existing), § 401.1.1 (repairs), and § 1401.1.1 (relocated/moved).
Last reviewed: July 6, 2026
What the code requires
In plain English: Existing, repaired, and relocated/moved bleachers, folding and telescopic seating, and grandstands must be built or brought into compliance with the ICC Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands (ICC 300). The controlling code locations that impose this requirement are § 301.1.1, § 401.1.1, and § 1401.1.1 of the California code documents.
The single most important rule: Bleachers, folding/telescopic seating and grandstands must meet the ICC 300 standard whenever the California code sections for existing, repairs, or relocated structures apply.
Requirements in detail
Keep these short decision points in mind — the California codes do not restate ICC 300; they require compliance with it.
Which situations trigger ICC 300?
- Existing installations (i.e., already built and in service) — must comply with ICC 300 per § 301.1.1.
- Repairs to these seating systems — must comply with ICC 300 per § 401.1.1.
- Relocated or moved bleachers/seating/grandstands — must comply with ICC 300 per § 1401.1.1.
The California Residential Code references ICC 300 as the applicable standard for these sections.
What the California code itself requires (decision table)
| Decision question | Required action / value | Code Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Is the seating existing (in place)? | Bring it into compliance with ICC 300 | § 301.1.1 |
| Is the seating being repaired? | Repairs shall comply with ICC 300 | § 401.1.1 |
| Is the seating being moved/relocated? | Relocated or moved seating shall comply with ICC 300 | § 1401.1.1 |
| Are there guard/handrail height thresholds called out in California codes? | The California Fire Code, which references ICC 300 provisions for assembly seating, requires guards where footboards/walking surfaces are more than 30 inches above lower level and generally 42 inches minimum guard height in certain conditions (see Fire Code § 1030.17). Use ICC 300 for full details. | Fire Code § 1030.17 |
Notes:
- The CRC/CEBC sections listed above do not restate ICC 300’s technical dimensions and performance tests; they mandate the use of ICC 300 as the governing technical standard. The full dimensional, structural, egress, guard, tread/riser, anchorage and loading requirements are in ICC 300 itself (the code sections require ICC 300 rather than reproducing it).
Where California adds specifics
- California’s Fire Code includes assembly seating provisions that reference ICC 300 and add measurable thresholds for guards and handrails (for example, guards where footboards or walking surfaces are more than 30 inches above grade and 42 inches minimum guard height where seats are adjacent to a perimeter) — see Fire Code § 1030.17 for those assembly-guard details.
Exceptions & special cases
- If an alteration is carried out under the narrow “laws in existence” exception (alterations complying with laws in force when the building portion was built), a code official may allow older methods — but new structural members added as part of the alteration must comply with the California Building Code. This is an administrative exception and does not negate the ICC 300 requirement where the listed sections apply. See the exception language tied to alteration provisions.
- For specific state agency jurisdictions (OSHPD, HCD, etc.) there are alternative adoption or non-adoption notes in the California code volumes; verify whether state-agency rules modify applicability for your project. The CEBC text shows some agency-specific adoption notes alongside these sections.
Common mistakes
- Assuming the California code lists all the dimensional details — it does not. The California sections mandate compliance with ICC 300; they do not reproduce ICC 300’s technical text. Designers and permit applicants must consult ICC 300 for the technical criteria.
- Treating “repairs” as a lower bar — the code explicitly says repairs to bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands must comply with ICC 300 (not just “repair to original condition”). § 401.1.1 requires ICC 300 for repairs.
- Moving a bleacher to a new site and failing to re-evaluate to ICC 300 — § 1401.1.1 requires relocated/moved seating to comply with ICC 300.
- Forgetting cross-references: assembly-guard and egress details may also be enforced from the California Fire Code (for example, § 1030.17). Always check both the ICC 300 and relevant California Fire/Building code provisions.
Worked example
Scenario: A homeowner/community association has an existing set of outdoor aluminum bleachers originally installed 20 years ago. They want to (a) repair corroded anchorage and (b) relocate the bleachers 50 feet to a new pad on the same property.
How the rules apply:
- Because the bleachers are an existing installation, the ownership must ensure the bleachers comply with ICC 300 per § 301.1.1. Start by obtaining ICC 300 and performing the required inspections/assessments.
- The proposed repair of anchorage is subject to § 401.1.1 — repairs must comply with ICC 300. That means the repair design (anchor type, spacing, capacity) must meet ICC 300 anchorage/structural requirements rather than only matching the original anchor details.
- Because the owner intends to relocate the bleachers, § 1401.1.1 requires that after relocation the bleachers comply with ICC 300; expect a site-specific anchorage, foundation and guard evaluation per ICC 300 and applicable California codes. The move does not allow avoidance of ICC 300 requirements.
- Practical step: engage a licensed design professional familiar with ICC 300 to produce repair and relocation drawings, and submit those to the local building department. Expect the authority having jurisdiction to require evidence of ICC 300 compliance (drawings, calculations, and possibly manufacturer documentation).
Related provisions
- § 301.1.1 — Existing bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands shall comply with ICC 300.
- § 401.1.1 — Repairs to existing bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands shall comply with ICC 300.
- § 1401.1.1 — Relocated or moved bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands shall comply with ICC 300.
- California Residential Code references to ICC 300 (listing ICC 300 as a referenced standard).
- California Fire Code § 1030.17 — assembly guards adjacent to seating (provides measurable thresholds such as 30 inches elevation trigger and 42 inches guard height in some cases) — enforceable together with ICC 300 in many jurisdictions.
Code references
Grounded in the retrieved California Residential Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:
CRC § 2603.4 High relevance — show source text
ANSI/FM 4880—2017: American National Standard for Evaluating the Fire Performance of Insulated Building Panel Assemblies and Interior Finish Materials
2603.4, 2603.9
GA Gypsum Association, 962 Wayne Avenue, Suite 620, Silver Spring, MD 20910
GA-216—2021: Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products Table 2508.1, 2509.2
GA-253—2021: Application of Gypsum Sheathing Table 2508.1, 2508.2
GA-600—2021: Fire-resistance and Sound Control Design Manual, 23rd Edition Table 721.1(1), Table 721.1(2), Table 721.1(3)
ICC International Code Council, Inc., 200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20001
ICC 300—2017: ICC Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands
1030.1.1, 1030.7, 1607.18
ICC 300—23: [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC, OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 4 and 5] Standards Specification on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands
1030.1.1, 1030.7, 1607.18, 1605A.3, 1605A.3.1, 1607A.18
ICC 400—2022: Standard on Design and Construction of Log Structures
2302.1
ICC 600—2020: Standard for Residential Construction in High-Wind Regions
1609.1.1, 1609.1.1.1, 2308.2.4
ICC 900/SRCC 300—2020: Solar Thermal System Standard
3111.2.1
ICC 901/SRCC 100—2020: Solar Thermal Collector Standard
3111.2.1
ICC-ES AC 01—24: Acceptance Criteria for Expansion Anchors in Masonry Elements*
1617A.1.19
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REFERENCED STANDARDS
ICC-ES AC 58—24: Acceptance Criteria for Adhesive Anchors in Masonry Elements*
1617A.1.19
ICC-ES AC 70—24: Acceptance Criteria for Fasteners Power-Driven into Concrete, Steel and Masonry Elements*
1617A.1.20
ICC-ES AC 77: Acceptance Criteria for Smoke Containment Systems Used with Fire-resistance-rated Elevator Hoistway Doors and Frames
3006.3
ICC-ES AC 106—24: Acceptance Criteria for Predrilled Fasteners (Screw Anchors) in Masonry*
1617A.1.19
ICC-ES AC 125—24: Acceptance Criteria for Concrete and Reinforced and Unreinforced Masonry Strengthening* Using Externally Bonded Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Systems
1911A.3, 1911.3
CRC § 101.2 High relevance — show source text
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REFERENCED STANDARDS
CRC—25: California Residential Code
101.2, 101.4.1, 104.3.1, 109.3.3, 109.3.10, 302.2, 307.1, 308.1, 401.3, 402.1, 405.2.6, 502.2, 502.3, 502.4, 503.2, 503.3, 503.11, 505.2, 505.3, 507.3, 701.3, 702.4, 702.5, 706.2, 708.1, 805.2, 806.4, 809.1, 906.2, 907.1, 1011.2.1, 1103.1, 1103.2, 1103.3, 1104.1, 1201.4, 1302.1.2, 1302.1.3, 1302.1.3, 1303.1.3, 1401.2, 1402.1, 1402.2, 1402.2.1, 1402.3, 1402.4, 1402.5, 1402.6
ICC 300—2023: ICC Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating and Grandstands
301.1.1, 401.1.1, 1401.1.1
ICC A117.1—2017: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
502.6, 503.18, 1011.4, 1101.6
ICC/NSSA 500—2020: ICC/NSSA Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters
303.1.1, 303.2
ICCPC—24: ICC Performance Code®
104.2.3
IFGC—24: International Fuel Gas Code®
IPMC—24: International Property Maintenance Code®
101.4.2, 302.2, 1303.1.2, 1401.2
NFPA National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471
NFPA 72— 25 : National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
Revise Section 10.3.1 as follows:
10.3.1 Equipment constructed and installed in conformity with this Code shall be listed for the purpose for which it is used. Fire alarm systems and components shall be California State Fire Marshal approved and listed in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1.
Revise Section 10.3.3 as follows:
10.3.3 All devices and appliances that receive their power from the initiating device circuit or signaling line circuit of a control unit shall be California State Fire Marshal listed for use with the control unit.
Revise Section 12.3.8.1 as follows:
12.3.8.1 The outgoing and return (redundant) circuit conductors shall be permitted in the same cable assembly (i.e., multiconductor cable), enclosure or raceway only under the following conditions:
CRC § 1.10.1 High relevance — show source text
**_ The provisions of adopted sections in Chapters 3 through 5 shall control the alteration, repair and change of occupancy or function of existing structures for applications listed in Section 1.10.1, 1.10.2, 1.10.4 and 1.10.5 regulated by the Department of Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD). Functional service spaces shall comply with the requirements in the California Building Code, Sections 1224, 1225, 1226, 1227 and 1228.
301.1.1 Bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands. Existing bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands shall comply with ICC 300.
301.2 Repairs. Repairs shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 4.
301.3 Alteration, addition or change of occupancy. The alteration, addition or change of occupancy of all existing buildings shall comply with one of the methods listed in Section 301.3.1, 301.3.2 or 301.3.3 as selected by the applicant. Sections 301.3.1 through 301.3.3 shall not be applied in combination with each other. [OSHPD 1R, 2, 4 and 5] Sections 301.3.2 and 301.3.3, not adopted by OSHPD.
Exception: Subject to the approval of the code official, alterations complying with the laws in existence at the time the building or the affected portion of the building was built shall be considered in compliance with the provisions of this code. New structural
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PROVISIONS FOR ALL COMPLIANCE METHODS
members added as part of the alteration shall comply with the California Building Code . This exception shall not apply to the following:
Alterations for accessibility required by the California Building Code, Chapter 11A.
Alterations that constitute substantial improvement in flood hazard areas, which shall comply with Sections 503.2, 701.3 or 1303.1.3.
Structural provisions of Section 304, Chapter 5 or to the structural provisions of Sections 706, 805 and 906.
301.3.1 Prescriptive compliance. Alterations, additions and changes of occupancy complying with Chapter 5 of this code in buildings complying with the California Fire Code shall be considered in compliance with the provisions of this code.
Exception: Hospital buildings removed from acute care service, skilled nursing facilities, intermediate-care facilities, correctional treatment centers and acute psychiatric hospitals [OSHPD 1R, 2, 4 and 5]. The provisions of adopted sections in Chapters 3 through 5 shall control the alteration, repair and change of occupancy or function of existing structures for applications listed in Section 1.10.1, 1.10.2, 1.10.4 and 1.10.5 regulated by the Department of Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD). Refer to Chapter 3A for services, systems and utilities that serve OSHPD 1 buildings.
CRC § 2109.2.4.8.7 High relevance — show source text
2109.2.4.8.7
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street S.W., Washington, DC 20472
FEMA-TB-11—23: Crawlspace Construction for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas
1805.1.2.1
FM FM Approvals, Headquarters Office 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike P.O. Box 9102, Norwood, MA 02062
FM 1950—2022: American National Standard for Seismic Sway Braces for Pipe, Tubing and Conduit
1705.14.2, 1705A.14.2
3260—00: Radiant Energy-Sensing Fire Detectors for Automatic Fire Alarm Signaling
3011—99: Approval Standard for Central Station Service for Fire Alarm and Protective Equipment Supervision
907.6.6.4
4430—2012: Approval Standard for Heat and Smoke Vents
910.3.1
4450—(1989): Approval Standard for Class 1 Insulated Steel Deck Roofs—with Supplements through July 1992
1510.2
4470—2016: Approval Standard for Single-ply Polymer-modified Bitumen Sheet, Built-up Roof (BUR) and Liquid Applied Roof Assemblies for Use in Class 1 and Noncombustible Roof Deck Construction
1504.7
4474—2020: American National Standard for Evaluating the Simulated Wind Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies Using Static Positive and/or Negative Differential Pressures
1504.4.1, 1504.4.2, 1504.4.3
ANSI/FM 4880—2017: American National Standard for Evaluating the Fire Performance of Insulated Building Panel Assemblies and Interior Finish Materials
2603.4, 2603.9
GA Gypsum Association, 962 Wayne Avenue, Suite 620, Silver Spring, MD 20910
GA-216—2021: Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products Table 2508.1, 2509.2
GA-253—2021: Application of Gypsum Sheathing Table 2508.1, 2508.2
GA-600—2021: Fire-resistance and Sound Control Design Manual, 23rd Edition Table 721.1(1), Table 721.1(2), Table 721.1(3)
ICC International Code Council, Inc., 200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20001
ICC 300—2017: ICC Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands
1030.1.1, 1030.7, 1607.18
ICC 300—23: [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC, OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 4 and 5] Standards Specification on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands
1030.1.1, 1030.7, 1607.18, 1605A.3, 1605A.3.1, 1607A.18
ICC 400—2022: Standard on Design and Construction of Log Structures
2302.1
ICC 600—2020: Standard for Residential Construction in High-Wind Regions
CRC § 1401.1.1 High relevance — show source text
and the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2._ Manufactured homes must meet unit identification (data plate) and certification label requirements as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24, Subtitle B, Chapter XX, Part 3280 and Health and Safety Code Section 18032. Commercial modulars and special purpose commercial modulars must meet identification requirements in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 2.
1401.1.1 Bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands. Relocated or moved bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands shall comply with ICC 300.
1401.2 Conformance. The building shall be safe for human occupancy as determined by the California Fire Code and the Interna- tional Property Maintenance Code . Any repair, alteration or change of occupancy undertaken within the moved structure shall comply with the requirements of this code applicable to the work being performed. Any field-fabricated elements shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable. [HCD 1 & HCD 2] After July 1, 1978, local ordinances or regulations for relocated or moved apartment houses and dwellings shall permit the retention of existing materials and methods of construction, provided the apartment house or dwelling complies with the building standards for foundations applica- ble to new construction and does not become or continue to be a substandard building. For additional information, see Health and Safety Code Section 17958.9.
SECTION 1402—REQUIREMENTS
1402.1 Location on the lot. The building shall be located on the lot in accordance with the requirements of the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable.
[BS] 1402.2 Foundation. The foundation system of relocated buildings shall comply with the California Building Code or the Califor- nia Residential Code, as applicable.
[BS] 1402.2.1 Connection to the foundation. The connection of the relocated building to the foundation shall comply with the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable.
[BS] 1402.3 Wind loads. Buildings shall comply with California Building Code or California Residential Code wind provisions, as applicable.
Exceptions:
- Detached one- and two-family dwellings and Group U occupancies where wind loads at the new location are not higher than those at the previous location.
- Structural elements whose stress is not increased by more than 10 percent.
[BS] 1402.4 Seismic loads. Buildings shall comply with California Building Code or California Residential Code seismic provisions at the new location, as applicable.
Exceptions:
- Structures in Seismic Design Categories A and B and detached one- and two-family dwellings in Seismic Design Categories A, B and C where the seismic loads at the new location are not higher than those at the previous location.
- Structural elements whose stress is not increased by more than 10 percent.
[BS] 1402.5 Snow loads. Structures shall comply with California Building Code or California Residential Code snow loads, as applicable, where snow loads at the new location are higher than those at the previous location.
Exception: Structural elements whose stress is not increased by more than 5 percent.
CRC § 5704.2.8.9 High relevance — show source text
1, 5704.2.8.9, 5705.3.7.5.1, 5706.2, 5706.4.4, 6003.1.3, 6003.2.3.2, 6004.2.2.7, 6005.3.1, 6005.3.2, 6103.2.1.7
CPC—25: California Plumbing Code
201.3, 903.3.5, 904.11.1.3, 912.6, 2311.2.3, 5004.2.2.6
CRC—25: California Residential Code
102.5, 202, 913.1, 1001.1, 1205.1, 1205.2.1
ICC 300—2017: Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating and Grandstands
1030.1.1, 1030.17
ICC ES AC 331: Acceptance Criteria for Smoke and Heat Vents
910.3.1
ICC 500—2020: ICC/NSSA Standard on the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters
1031.2
ICC A117.1—2017: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
907.5.2.3.3, 1009.2.2, 1009.8.2, 1009.9, 1009.11, 1010.2.12.1, 1012.1, 1012.6.5, 1012.10, 1013.4, 1023.11
IFGC—24: International Fuel Gas Code®
201.3, 605.1, 605.2.1.3, 605.3, 605.5.2, 605.7, 610.1.1, 1206.9, 2301.1, 2301.6, 2308.1, 2309.3.1.2, 2309.3.1.5, 2504.5, 3001.1, 3003.1, 3004.1, 3004.2, 3108.12.1, 3108.12.2, 3305.1.2, 3309.2.2, 4101.6.1, Table 5003.1.1(1), 5301.1, 5801.1, 5803.1.4, 6103.1, 6103.2.1.7,
6103.3
IIAR International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 503, Alexandria, VA 22314
ANSI/IIAR 2—2021: Safe Design of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
608.1.2, 608.9
ANSI/IIAR 6—2019: Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
608.1.2
ANSI/IIAR 7—2019: Developing Operating Procedures for Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
608.1.2
ANSI/IIAR 8—2020: Decommissioning of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
608.1.2
CRC § 101.2.2 High relevance — show source text
CFC—25: California Fire Code
101.2.2, 101.4.2, 301.3.1, 302.2, 307.1, 308.1, 802.2.1, 802.2.3, 803.2.3, 803.4.1.1, 803.4.1.2, 803.4.1.3, 803.4.1.4, 803.4.1.5, 803.4.1.6, Table 804.5.1.1(1), 904.1.5, 1011.6.1.1, 1303.1.2, 1305.2.8.1, 1305.2.14, 1305.2.14.1, 1401.2, 1501.1, 1501.5, 1502.1, 1502.1.1, 1502.2, 1502.3, 1504.1, 1507.1, 1507.2
CMC—25: California Mechanical Code
302.2, 702.7, 807.1, 902.1.1, 1008.1, 1305.2.7.1, 1305.2.8, 1305.2.8.1
CPC—25: California Plumbing Code
302.2, 408.1, 702.7, 1009.1, 1009.2, 1009.3, 1009.5, 1302.1.6, 1503.1
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CRC—25: California Residential Code
101.2, 101.4.1, 104.3.1, 109.3.3, 109.3.10, 302.2, 307.1, 308.1, 401.3, 402.1, 405.2.6, 502.2, 502.3, 502.4, 503.2, 503.3, 503.11, 505.2, 505.3, 507.3, 701.3, 702.4, 702.5, 706.2, 708.1, 805.2, 806.4, 809.1, 906.2, 907.1, 1011.2.1, 1103.1, 1103.2, 1103.3, 1104.1, 1201.4, 1302.1.2, 1302.1.3, 1302.1.3, 1303.1.3, 1401.2, 1402.1, 1402.2, 1402.2.1, 1402.3, 1402.4, 1402.5, 1402.6
ICC 300—2023: ICC Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating and Grandstands
301.1.1, 401.1.1, 1401.1.1
ICC A117.1—2017: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
CRC § 2311.3.1 High relevance — show source text
2, 2311.3.1, 2311.4.3, 2311.8.2, 2311.8.8, 2311.8.10, 2404.9, 2404.9.2, 2504.5, 2703.2.2, 2703.10.4, 2703.14, 2803.2, 2803.3, 3001.1, 3003.1, 3004.2, 3108.12.1, 3108.12.2, 3703.5, 3804.1.1.7, 3904.1, 3905.3, Table 5003.1.1(1), 5003.8.4.2, 5003.8.5.2, 5003.8.6.2, 5004.3.1, 5303.7.6, 5303.16.9, 5305.5, 5306.2.2, 5306.2.3, 5307.4.4, 5504.2.1.3, 5504.2.2.3, 5505.4.1.1, 5701.3, 5703.6.1, 5704.2.8.9, 5705.3.7.5.1, 5706.2, 5706.4.4, 6003.1.3, 6003.2.3.2, 6004.2.2.7, 6005.3.1, 6005.3.2, 6103.2.1.7
CPC—25: California Plumbing Code
201.3, 903.3.5, 904.11.1.3, 912.6, 2311.2.3, 5004.2.2.6
CRC—25: California Residential Code
102.5, 202, 913.1, 1001.1, 1205.1, 1205.2.1
ICC 300—2017: Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating and Grandstands
1030.1.1, 1030.17
ICC ES AC 331: Acceptance Criteria for Smoke and Heat Vents
910.3.1
ICC 500—2020: ICC/NSSA Standard on the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters
1031.2
ICC A117.1—2017: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
907.5.2.3.3, 1009.2.2, 1009.8.2, 1009.9, 1009.11, 1010.2.12.1, 1012.1, 1012.6.5, 1012.10, 1013.4, 1023.11
IFGC—24: International Fuel Gas Code®
CRC § 9.2.2 High relevance — show source text
_ Community college buildings. [DSA-SS/CC] The provisions of Sections 317 through 323 establish minimum standards for earthquake evaluation and design for the rehabilitation of existing buildings for use as community college buildings under the jurisdiction of the Division of the State Architect—Structural Safety/Community Colleges (DSA-SS/CC, refer to Section 1.9.2.2) where required by Sections 4-307 and 4-309(c) of the California Administrative Code. The provisions of Sections 317 through 323 also establish minimum standards for earthquake evaluation and design for rehabilitation of existing community college buildings currently under the jurisdiction of DSA-SS/CC. 4. _[HCD 1]**_ In addition to the requirements in this chapter, maintenance, alteration, repair, addition or change of occupancy to existing buildings and accessory structures under the authority of the Department of Housing and Community Development, as provided in Section 1.8.2.1.1, shall comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1.
Exceptions: 1. [HCD 2] For moved buildings and maintenance, alteration, repair, addition or change of occupancy to existing buildings and accessory structures in mobilehome parks or special occupancy parks as provided in Section 1.8.2.1.3, see California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapters 2 and 2.2. 2. [HCD 1] Limited-density owner-built rural dwellings, as defined in Chapter 2 of the California Residential Code. 5. Hospital buildings removed from acute care service, skilled nursing facilities, intermediate-care facilities, correctional treatment centers and acute-psychiatric hospitals [OSHPD 1R, 2, 4 and 5]. The provisions of adopted sections in Chapters 3 through 5 shall control the alteration, repair and change of occupancy or function of existing structures for applications listed in Section 1.10.1, 1.10.2, 1.10.4 and 1.10.5 regulated by the Department of Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD). Functional service spaces shall comply with the requirements in the California Building Code, Sections 1224, 1225, 1226, 1227 and 1228.
301.1.1 Bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands. Existing bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands shall comply with ICC 300.
301.2 Repairs. Repairs shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 4.
301.3 Alteration, addition or change of occupancy. The alteration, addition or change of occupancy of all existing buildings shall comply with one of the methods listed in Section 301.3.1, 301.3.2 or 301.3.3 as selected by the applicant. Sections 301.3.1 through 301.3.3 shall not be applied in combination with each other. [OSHPD 1R, 2, 4 and 5] Sections 301.3.2 and 301.3.3, not adopted by OSHPD.
Exception: Subject to the approval of the code official, alterations complying with the laws in existence at the time the building or the affected portion of the building was built shall be considered in compliance with the provisions of this code. New structural
CRC § 1.11. High relevance — show source text
The state agency does not adopt sections identified with the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.
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3 A PROVISIONS FOR ALL COMPLIANCE METHODS
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About this chapter: Chapter 3A controls the compliance options for alteration, repair, addition, evaluation and change of occupancy of existing structures regulated by the Department of Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development, which include hospitals and correctional treatment centers [applications listed in Section 1.10.1 (OSHPD 1)].
SECTION 301 A —ADMINISTRATION
301 A .1 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall control the alteration, repair, addition and change of occupancy of existing structures for applications listed in Sections 1.10.1 [OSHPD 1] regulated by the Department of Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD).
California Energy Commission, State Fire Marshal and DSA-AC requirements for existing structures shall be enforced by the Department of Health Care Access and Information/Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD).
301 A .1.1 Bleachers, grandstands and folding and telescopic seating. Existing bleachers, grandstands and folding and telescopic seating shall comply with ICC 300.
301 A .2 Repairs. Repairs shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 4 A .
301 A .3 Alteration, addition or change of occupancy. The alteration, addition or change of occupancy of all existing buildings or structures shall comply with one of the methods or categories listed in Section 301 A .3.1, 301 A .3.2 or 301 A .3.3. Section 304A.3.2 applies to all methods or categories. Sections 301 A .3.1 through 301 A .3.3 shall not be applied in combination with each other , except when permitted by the enforcement agency.
Exception: Subject to the approval of the enforcement agency, alterations complying with the laws in existence at the time the building or the affected portion of the building was built shall be considered in compliance with the provisions of this code. New structural members added as part of the alteration shall comply with the California Building Code .
301 A .3.1 Prescriptive compliance method. Alterations, additions and changes of occupancy complying with Chapter 5 A of this code for existing buildings or structures shall be considered in compliance with the provisions of this code.
CRC § 1.11. High relevance — show source text
The state agency does not adopt sections identified with the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.
2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE 14-1
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14 RELOCATED OR MOVED BUILDINGS
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About this chapter: Chapter 14 is applicable to any building that is moved or relocated. The relocation of a building will automatically cause an inspection and evaluation process that enables the jurisdiction to determine the level of compliance with the California Fire Code and the California Existing Building Code . These two codes, by their scope, are applicable to existing buildings. This is the case regardless of any repair, remodeling, alteration work or change of occupancy occurring (see the California Fire Code and California Existing Building Code.
SECTION 1401—GENERAL
1401.1 Scope. This chapter provides requirements for relocated or moved structures, including relocatable buildings as defined in Chapter 2. [HCD] The provisions of Chapter 14 are not applicable to commercial modulars, manufactured homes, mobilehomes, multi- unit manufactured housing and special purpose commercial modulars as defined in Health and Safety Code Sections 18001.8, 18007, 18008, 18008.7 and 18012.5, respectively. These structures are subject to installation/reinstallation requirements specified in the Mobile- home Parks Act (Health and Safety Code Section 18200 et seq.) and the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2. Manufactured homes must meet unit identification (data plate) and certification label requirements as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24, Subtitle B, Chapter XX, Part 3280 and Health and Safety Code Section 18032. Commercial modulars and special purpose commercial modulars must meet identification requirements in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 2.
1401.1.1 Bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands. Relocated or moved bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands shall comply with ICC 300.
1401.2 Conformance. The building shall be safe for human occupancy as determined by the California Fire Code and the Interna- tional Property Maintenance Code . Any repair, alteration or change of occupancy undertaken within the moved structure shall comply with the requirements of this code applicable to the work being performed. Any field-fabricated elements shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable. [HCD 1 & HCD 2] After July 1, 1978, local ordinances or regulations for relocated or moved apartment houses and dwellings shall permit the retention of existing materials and methods of construction, provided the apartment house or dwelling complies with the building standards for foundations applica- ble to new construction and does not become or continue to be a substandard building. For additional information, see Health and Safety Code Section 17958.9.
SECTION 1402—REQUIREMENTS
Frequently asked questions
Does the CRC itself list dimensions (tread depth, guard height, loads) for bleachers?
No. The CRC (and the Existing Building chapters that reference these sections) require compliance with ICC 300 but do not reproduce its technical tables or dimensions. You must consult ICC 300 for the specific dimensional and loading requirements.
If I only repair a damaged board, do I still need to follow ICC 300?
Yes. § 401.1.1 says repairs to existing bleachers/folding and telescopic seating and grandstands shall comply with ICC 300, so repair scope must meet ICC 300 criteria.
I’m moving bleachers to a new lot on the same property — do the relocation rules apply?
Yes. § 1401.1.1 requires that relocated or moved bleachers, folding and telescopic seating and grandstands comply with ICC 300. Plan for site-specific anchorage and possibly upgrades per ICC 300.
Where can I find the technical requirements (loads, handrails, guards)?
In the ICC 300 standard. California codes (and the California Fire Code) reference ICC 300 and may add enforcement language (for example, Fire Code § 1030.17 addresses guards adjacent to assembly seating).
Who enforces these requirements?
The local building official / authority having jurisdiction enforces compliance. For fire/egress-related features, the authority may also rely on the California Fire Code. Confirm any state-agency-specific adoption notes if the facility is under a special jurisdiction (OSHPD, HCD, etc.).
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