2022 California Building Code CBC Summary of Changes OAK

2022 CA BUILDING CODE (CBC) SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Chapter TITLE
Part 2, CBC Volume 1
1 Scope and Administration
2 Definitions
3 Occupancy Classification and Use
Special Detailed Requirements based on Occupancy and
4
Use
5 General Building Heights and Areas
6 Types of Construction
7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire
7A
Exposure
8 Interior Finishes
9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
10 Means of Egress
11A Housing Accessibility
Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations,
11B
Commercial Buildings, and Public Housing
12 Interior Environment
14 Exterior Walls
15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
Part 2 CBC Volume 2
16 Structural Design
17 Special Inspections and Testing
18 Soils and Foundations
19 Concrete
20 Aluminum
21 Masonry
22 Steel
23 Wood
24 Glass and Glazing
25 Gypsum Board, Gypsum Products and Plaster
26 Plastic
31 Special Construction
Code Section Code Topic Revision and Remarks
Chapter 1
105.2 Work exempt from permit Exception 1: Allows application of CBC 710A (WUI) to structures under 120 sq. ft.
105.5.1 Expiration Language added to coincide with CA HSC 18938.5 and 18938.6.
107.1 Construction Documents, General Verbiage added to allow digital submittals
New section, requires building official to take immediate action in accordance with decision of the
113.4 Board of Appeals
board.
115.3 Stop Work Order, Emergencies New section allows building official to stop work without written notice in emergencies.
Chapter 2
202 Atrium Definition of atrium revised and simplified.
202 Change of Occupancy Definition of Change of Occupancy revised.
202 Child Care New definition: Care of children during any period of a 24-hour day where
permanent sleeping
202 Dwelling Unit, Efficiency New definition.
Gypsum Sheathing New definitions added. "Gypsum sheathing" is a gypsum-based product used in exterior applications;
202
Gypsum Wallboard "gypsum wallboard" is gypsum-based product used in interior applications.
New definition for rigid panel or board insulation (R-2 thermal resistance min.) suitable for use on
202 Insulating Sheathing
walls, floors, roof or foundations.
202 Life Safety Systems New definition.
202 Special Event Structure New definition
202 Underpinning New definition

Chapter 3
Group E, child-care facilities.

This group includes buildings ...occupied by more than six
children 36 months of age and older who receive educational... MODIFIED -Section amended to reflect the new definition of child-care and to state that Group E
Child-Care is now for more than six children of 36 months, not 2 years as previously written.
305.2
Exception: [SFM] A child-care facility not otherwise classified Amendments clarifying child care regarding emergency situations applying to Groups I, E and R
a Group R-3 occupancy, where occupants are not ....... I-4. A Occupancies.
maximum of five infants and toddlers are allowed in a Group E
child care.
Storm shelters in Group E.

305.3 Storm shelters shall be provided for Group E occupancies ADDITION
where required by Section 423.5.
Moderate-hazard factory industrial, Group F-1 ....as F-1

Moderate Hazard and shall include… -
306.2 MODIFIED -Added ESS & Water/sewer treatment facilities to F-1 Occupancy classification
Energy storage systems (ESS) in dedicated use buildings
-Water/sewer treatment facilities
Uses other than Group H. An occupancy that stores, uses or

handles hazardous materials as described in one ...following
items shall not be classified as Group H, ... MODIFIED -Added Distilling and Brewing & Beer, Distilled Spirits and wine barrels/casks sections.
18. Distilling or brewing of beverages conforming to the The distilling or brewing of alcohol beverages, as well as the storage of beer, distilled spirits and wine,
307.1.1
requirements of the California Fire Code. are now considered as conditions where the quantities of the beverages are not limited in a non-
19. The storage of beer, distilled spirits and wines in barrels Group H occupancy provided compliance with the CFC is achieved.
and casks conforming to the requirements of the California Fire
Code.
Motor fuel-dispensing facilities.

309.3 ADDITION
Motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall comply with Section 406.7.
Residential Group R.
Residential Group R includes...not constructed in accordance MODIFIED -Added "...Group R occupancies not constructed in accordance with the California
310.1
with the California Residential Code as permitted by Sections Residential Code as permitted by Sections 310.4.1 and 310.4.2 shall comply with Section 420."
310.4.1 and 310.4.2 shall comply with Section 420.
Residential Group R-2.

Residential Group R-2 occupancies containing sleeping units or
more than two dwelling units where the occupants are primarily MODIFIED -Added "Large family child care & Small family child care" within Apartment Houses.
permanent in nature, including: Amended the definition for Group R-2 to meet requirements of SB 234 (Chapter 244, Statutes of
310.3
2019): Small and large family child care in apartment houses can operate in R-2 occupancies when
Apartment houses they comply with the regulations and with Health and Safety Code Section 1597.46.
Large family child care
Small family child care
Lodging houses.
Owner-occupied lodging houses ... shall be permitted to be
constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code, MODIFIED -Added language to require automatic fire sprinkler systems installed in lodging houses
310.4.2
provided that an automatic sprinkler system is installed in when constructed in accordance with the CRC.
accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 or Section P2904 of the
California Residential Code.
Combustible storage.
High-piled stock or rack storage, or attic, under-floor and
311.1.2 ADDITION
concealed spaces used for storage of combustible materials,
shall be in accordance with Section 413.
Moderate-hazard storage, Group S-1.

Storage Group S-1 ... including, but not limited to, storage of the MODIFIED -Added "Beverages over 16-percent alcohol content". The proper occupancy
311.2 following: classification for the storage of beverages, specifically alcohol beverages, has been clarified for both
... the Group S-1 and S-2 categories.
Beverages over 16-percent alcohol content
Aircraft hangers.
311.2.1 Aircraft hangars used for storage or repair shall comply with ADDITION
Section 412.3.
Motor vehicle repair garages.

311.2.2 ADDITION
Motor vehicle repair garages shall comply with Section 406.8.
Low-hazard storage, Group S-2.

Storage Group S-2 occupancies include...storage of the
311.3 following: MODIFIED -Added "Public parking garages" to Group S-2 occupancies.
...
Public parking garages, open or enclosed
Public parking garages.

Public parking garages shall comply with Section 406.4 and the
311.3.1 ADDITION
additional requirements of Section 406.5 for open parking
garages or Section 406.6 for enclosed parking garages.
[Group U] General.
...Group U shall include, but not be limited to, the following: MODIFIED -Added "Fences more than 7 feet in height" to Group U occupancies. Increased fence
312.1
... height from 6 feet to 7 feet
Fences more than 7 feet (2134 mm) in height
Private garages and carports.

312.2 ADDITION
Private garages and carports shall comply with Section 406.3.
Residential aircraft hangars.

312.3 Aircraft hangars accessory to a one- or two-family residence ADDITION
shall comply with Section 412.4.
Chapter 4
406.2.4 Floor Surfaces Exception 2 allowing no slope on S-2 garage floors is removed.
A requirement that all exits open automatically and readily available upon activation of the alarms,
411.5 Puzzle Rooms
and have a manual control at a constantly attended location.
424 Play Structures No longer limited to children's play structures, additional flame-spread limitations for large structures.
Chapter 5
Code now specifies that an occupied roof is not included in the allowable height, number of stories, or
503.1.4 Occupied Roofs
allowable area provided that penthouses comply with Section 1511.
In addition to providing automatic fire sprinklers to permit the Occupancy to not be limited to the
503.1.4 Exception 1 Occupied Roofs
occupancy immediately below the roof, Emergency voice/alarm notification system must be provided.
504.4 Number of Stories The allowable number of stories now specified as number of stories above the grade plane
Tables 504.3 and 504.4,

Height and number of stories Reference to CFC Section 1103.5 removed
Footnotes f
Revised such that this section applies to ALL single-occupancy buildings, not just one-story buildings.
506.2.1 Single Occupancy Buildings
Section 506.2.3 subsequently DELETED.
Revised such that this section applies to ALL mixed-occupancy buildings, not just one-story buildings.
506.2.2 Mixed Occupancy Buildings
Section 506.2.4 subsequently DELETED
506.3 Frontage Increase
Calculating frontage increase has been revised from calculating If to instead use new Table 506.3.
Proponents indicated this code change simplifies the process of calculating frontage increase without
New section
change added
in result, byaddressing
strictly usingunlimited areaitbuildings
only the table will resultallowing
in a slightless than 60-feet
reduction separation
but footnote A specifically
506.3.3.1 Frontage Increase, Section 507 Buildings
distance on all
states that sides in accordance
interpolation is permitted.with
HownewthatTable 506.3.3.1
interpolation is calculated needs to be resolved.
508.1 Exception 3 Exception 3 for live-work units Exception 3 pointing to 419 omitted as 419 is moved to 508.5.
New Footnote i added: "[SFM] Group E child-care separation with I-4 child care can be reduced to 1-
Table 508.4 Required Separation of Occupancies
hour with NFPA 13 fire sprinklers"
New footnote j added: When not considered accessory use I accordance with Section 508.2.4, the
required separation between Group I-2 and required covers for accessible entrances and emergency
Table 508.4 Required Separation of Occupancies
vehicle entrances, when in accordance with Section 606.5.3 and protected by an automatic sprinkler
system, shall be reduced by 1-hour but to not less than 1-hour.
change in result, by strictly using only the table it will result in a slight reductio but footnote a
508.5 Live/Work Units Relocated from 419.
New exception 4 (subsequent sections renumbered) permitting combustible interior exit stairs in the
building below the horizontal separation provided:
510.2 Horizontal building separation allowance
1) the building above is of combustible construction, and
2) the stairway within the Type 1A building is enclosed by a 3-hour construction.
Group B or M buildings with Group S-2 open parking garage Exits from open parking garages in Type 510 buildings (horizontal separation) must now discharge
510.7
above directly at grade with adirect andunobstructedaccess to the street or public way.
Chapter 6
Table 602 (Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements for Exteiror

Table 602 Table 602 moved to Chapter 7, and is now Table 705.5, with exterior wall requirements.
Walls Based on Fire Separation Distance) moved to Chapter 7.
FRTW is no longer permitted for nonbearing partitions in Group I-2 or Group B ambulatory care
603 Combustible materials in Types I and II.
facilities.
Chapter 7
ADDITION- New Section added clarifying noncombustible test method for Mass Timber Elements.
Determination of noncombustible protection time contribution.
703.6 A test method has been provided to determine the contribution time of noncombustible protection to
mass timber fire-resistance. In addition, edges and intersections between adjacent elements are to be
sealed to limit smoke and air movement within a building.
703.7 Sealing of adjacent mass timber elements. ADDITION- New Section added clarifying method for sealing adjacent Mass Timber Elements.
Secondary attachments to structural members. Where primary

and secondary structural steel members require fire MODIFIED- added "any additional structural steel members…" Provided to ensure continuity of
704.6.1 protection, any additional structural steel members having fire- resistive protection where secondary steel attaches to either primary or secondary fire-
direct connection to the primary structural frame or secondary resistance- rated structural members.
structural members shall be protected….
TABLE 705.2 Minimum Fire Separation Distance of Projections MODIFIED- altered table row 3'- less than 5' = 2/3 Fire Separation Distance.
MODIFIED- Section retitled from Combustible Projections to Projection protection and includes
705.2.3 Projection protection section reformatted to list/outline layout.
noncombustible materials as protection method.
Fire-resistance ratings. For other than Group A, E, H, I, L and R

occupancies, high-rise buildings, and other applications listed in
MODIFIED- added "... exterior walls shall be fire-resistance rated... and Table 705.5 , based on the
705.5 Section 1.11 exterior walls shall be fire-resistance rated in
fire separation distance"
accordance with Table 601, based on the type of construction,
and Table 705.5, based on the fire separation distance....
FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING REQUIREMENTS FOR

TABLE 705.5 EXTERIOR WALLS BASED ON FIRE SEPARATION Table 602 moved to Chapter 7, and is now Table 705.5, with exterior wall requirements.
DISTANCE
Added Exception 3: Fire barriers creating an exit passageway may now terminate at a fire-resistance-
707.5 Exception 3. Fire Barriers, Continuity
rated top (lid) instead of continuing to the underside of the roof slab above.
Added:
"6.Walls separating ambulatory care facilities from adjacent spaces, corridors or tenant as required by
Section 422.2.
708.1 Fire Partitions
7.Walls separating dwelling and sleeping units in Groups R-1 and R-2 in accordance with Sections
907.2.8.1 and 907.2.9.1.
8.Vestibules in accordance with Section 1028.2."

MODIFIED- expanded exception to include "...fire partitions separating ambulatory care facilities from
708.4.1, Exception Fire Partitions, Supporting Construction adjacent spaces or corridors, fire partitions separating dwelling and sleeping units from Group R-1
and R-2 occupancies and fire partitions separating vestibules from the level of exit discharge.
MODIFIED- by adding the clarifying separations: "...or smoke barrier wall to an outside wall or another
709.4.1 Smoke Barrier Continuity
smoke barrier wall and to the horizontal assemblies."
MODIFIED- reformatted section. Added item 3. "Extend past the roof assembly and comply with the
requirements of Section 1511."
713.12 Shaft, Enclosure at top
The three options for termination at the top of a shaft enclosure have been clarified.
713.12.1 Penthouse mechanical rooms. ADDED - New Section
MODIFIED- chapter reformatted and include protection requirements for voids.

715 Joints and Voids.
The provisions for joints and voids have been reformatted and clarified to provide for more consistent
application.
MODIFIED- added footnote i. “Two doors, each with a fire rating of 20 minutes, installed on
opposite sides of the same opening in a fire partition, shall be deemed equivalent in fire protection
Opening Fire Protection Assemblies, Ratings, and Markings
one 45-minute
rating to fire door."
TABLE 716.1(2) Table modified to include glazing in ESS enclosures and two
doors protecting single opening.
Appropriate opening protection is now addressed where two doors are used to protect a single
opening, such as between adjacent hotel rooms or where a double fire wall is constructed.
MODIFIED- added footnote "C. Fire-protection-rated glazing is not permitted for fire barriers
Window Assembly Fire Protection Table footnote added to
by Section 1207 of the California Fire Code to enclose energy storage systems. Fire-resistance-rated
TABLE 716.1(3) reference fire protection glazing requirements for incidental use
required glazing assemblies tested to ASTM E119 or UL 263, as specified in Section 716.1.2.3,
areas.
permitted."
shall be
MODIFIED- added the following language "Terminated stops shall be prohibited on doors required by
Section 405.4.3 to comply with Section 716.2.2.1 and prohibited on doors required by Item 3 of
Smoke and draft control section language added to prohibit the Section 3006.3, or Section 3007.6.3 or 3008.6.3 to comply with this section."
716.2.2.1.1
use of terminated stops at protected elevator lobbies.
The use of “terminated stops” on door frames of doors providing smoke and draft control protection at
elevator lobbies is now prohibited.
716.4 Fire protective curtain assembly. ADDED- New Sections relating to Fire protective curtain assembly testing, installation and labeling.
ADDED- New Section

717.2.3 Static dampers.
The use of static ceiling radiation dampers are now permitted where controls are used to shut down
the airflow.
ADDED- Subsequent sections to 717.4.

717.4 [Damper] Access and identification
Specific damper access requirements have been established, including an allowance for remote
inspection where access cannot be provided.
MODIFIED- Exception 3. to include "fully ducted" at all HVAC references and include the use of
"nonmetal flexible air connectors…"
717.5.2 Dampers, Fire Barriers, Exceptions
An allowance to eliminate fire dampers where a fully ducted HVAC system is provided has been
modified to permit the use of flexible connections.
Chapter 7A
Application section modified to incorporate compliance

requirements referencing newly defined 'applicable buildings'
including accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures
specified in section 710A.
701A.3
Exceptions to application modified for
Group U accessory and agricultural buildings compliance
exception increased from 30' to 50' or more.
702A The following Definitions Added or Modified:

APPLICABLE BUILDING. A building that has residential,
commercial, educational, institutional or similar occupancy type Added to define an applicable building
use.
EXTERIOR WALL ASSEMBLY. A system or assembly of
exterior wall components, including exterior wall covering
materials, that provides protection of the building structural Added to distinguish between different exterior wall products in Section 707 of the California Building
members, including framing and sheathing materials, and Code
conditioned interior space, from the detrimental effects of the
exterior environment
EXTERIOR WALL COVERING. A material or assembly of

materials applied on the exterior side of exterior walls for the
purpose of providing a weather-resisting barrier, insulation or
Added to distinguish between different exterior wall products in Section 707 of the California Building
for aesthetics, including but not limited to veneers, siding,
Code
exterior insulation and finish systems, architectural trim, and
embellishments such as cornices, soffits, fascia’s, gutters and
leaders.
FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES. Geographical
areas designated pursuant to California Public Resources
Codes Sections 4201 through 4204 and classified as Very High,
High or Moderate in State Responsibility Areas or as
Local Responsibility Areas in Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones designated pursuant to California Government
Code, Sections 51175 through 51189. See California Fire
Code Chapter 49.
FIRE PROTECTION PLAN. A document prepared for a specific

project or development proposed for a Wildland-Urban Modified existing definition to provide a reference pointer to CFC Chapter 49 for Wildland-Urban
Interface (WUI) Fire Area. It describes ways to minimize and Interface (WUI) Fire Area requirements.
mitigate potential for loss from wildfire exposure.
FIRE-RESISTANT VEGETATION. Plants, shrubs, trees and

other vegetation that exhibit properties, such as high moisture
content, little accumulation of dead vegetation, and low sap or
resin content, that make them less likely to ignite or contribute
heat or spread flame in a fire than native vegetation typically
found in the region.
Added new definition of plants less likely to ignite, contribute heat or spread flame. Also provides a list
of resources for more information about these types of plants.
Note: The following sources contain examples of types of
vegetation that can be considered as fire-resistant vegetation.
(Fire-resistant Plants for Home Landscapes, A Pacific
Northwest Extension publication; Home Landscaping for Fire,
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural
Resources; Sunset Western Garden Book)
IGNITION-RESISTANT MATERIAL. A type of building material

Revised because SFM Standard 12-7A-5 has been repealed and rendered obsolete.
that complies with the requirements in Section 704A.2.
Removed Definition -LOCAL AGENCY VERY HIGH FIRE
Repealed existing definition.
HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE.
Added the following Standards of Quality: ASTM E119
Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
and Materials. ASTM
703A.7 E2768 Standard Test Method for Extended Duration Surface
Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (30-minute Tunnel
Test). UL 263 Standard for Fire Tests of
Building Construction and Materials.
Ignition-resistant materials shall comply with one of the

following:
Additional amendments in Section 704A are consistent with previous amendments made in Chapter
704A.2 1.The requirements in Section 704A.3 (ADDITION), or
23 regarding fire-retardant-treated-wood and pressure treated materials.
2.One of the alternative methods in Section 704A.4.
(UNCHANGED)
704A.3 Conditions of acceptance for ignition-resistant materials. Repealed SFM Standard 12-7A-5 and replaced with ASTM E2768 or ASTM E84 & UL723
Fire testing of wood structural panels.
704A.3.1 Wood structural panels shall be tested with a ripped or cut Added testing standard for wood structural panels
longitudinal gap of 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).
Where provided, ventilation openings for enclosed attics, gable
ends, ridge ends, under eaves and cornices, enclosed eave
soffit spaces, enclosed rafter spaces formed where ceilings are
applied directly to the underside of roof rafters, underfloor
ventilation, foundations and crawl spaces, or any other opening
706A.1 Section altered to distinctly include coverage of any ventilation opening into the building.
intended to permit ventilation, either in a horizontal or vertical
plane, shall be in accordance with Section 1202 and Sections
706A.1 through 706A.2 to resist building ignition from the
intrusion of burning embers and flame through the ventilation
openings.
706A.2.1Off ridge and ridge vents.

Vents that are installed on a sloped roof, such as dormer vents,
shall comply with all of the following:
1.Vents shall be covered with a mesh where the dimensions of

the mesh therein shall be a minimum of 1/16-inch (1.6 mm) and The new language allows for a compliance path for off ridge and ridge vents to be used in the
707A.2.1
shall not exceed 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) in diameter. wildland urban interface, with protections against ember intrusion.
2.The mesh material shall be noncombustible.
3.The mesh material shall be corrosion resistant.

Exterior wall coverings.

The exterior wall covering shall comply with one or more of the
following requirements, except as permitted for exterior wall
assemblies complying with Section 707A.4:
1. Noncombustible material.
Previous language was separated into two sections, Wall coverings & Exterior wall assemblies.
707A.3
2. Ignition-resistant material. The ignition-resistant material shall Compliance may be obtained by either method.
be labeled for exterior use and shall meet the requirements of
Section 704A.2.
3. Fire-retardant-treated wood. The fire-retardant-treated wood

shall be labeled for exterior use and shall meet the
requirements of Section 2303.2.
Location change- relevant to creation/separation of wall
707A.3.1 No change in application.
covering and exterior wall assemblies subsections.
Exterior wall assemblies’ construction methods unchanged from
previous code cycle. Exterior wall assembly compliance may be Previous language was separated into two sections, Wall coverings & Exterior wall assemblies.
707A.4
obtained if covered by exterior wall covering complying with Compliance may be obtained by either method.
Section 707A.3.
Open & enclosed roof eves section relocated. Changes
included labeled exterior fire-retardant-treated wood as a
707A.5 & 707A.6 compliant method for unenclosed roof eves. Removed
exceptions for solid wood rafter tails, blocking, gable end
overhangs and roof assembly projections.
Exterior porch ceilings, floor projections, underfloor protection &
707A.7, 707A.8, underside of appendages sections relocated. Changes included
707A.9, 707A.10 labeled exterior fire-retardant-treated wood as a compliant
method for exterior porch ceilings.
Group U occupancy accessory buildings and miscellaneous

structures that have the potential to pose a significant exterior
710A.1 Clarifies that Group U Occupancy accessory buildings shall conform to this section.
fire exposure hazard during wildfires shall be constructed to
conform to the ignition-resistance requirements of this section.
Miscellaneous structures that require a permit, and accessory

buildings of any size, when separated from an applicable
building on the same lot by a distance of less than 3 feet (914
mm), shall comply with Section 710A.3.1. Accessory buildings
that are greater than 120 square feet (11.15 m2), when Amendment and subsections that are organized by uniform categories of distances from applicable
710A.3 separated from an applicable building on the same lot by a buildings, and mandate enforcement for buildings greater than 120 square feet, and leave discretion
distance of 3 feet (914 mm) or more but less than 50 feet (15 to local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for buildings less than 120 square feet.
240 mm) shall comply with Section 710A.3.2. No
requirements shall apply to accessory buildings or
miscellaneous structures when located 50 feet (15 240 mm) or
more from an applicable building on the same lot.
Roofs of accessory buildings required to be constructed entirely

of noncombustible materials or of ignition-resistant materials
shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 7A and Chapter
15. Roofs shall have a roofing assembly installed in accordance Amendment that for an accessory building required to be constructed of noncombustible or ignition
710A.4
with its listing and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. resistant materials, its roof must meet Class A fire rating.
Roof assemblies in Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall comply
with a Class A rating when tested in accordance with ASTM .
E108 or UL 790.
Chapter 8
Where lockers constructed of combustible materials are used, ADDITION- Combustible lockers were previously regulated in the California Fire Code Section
806.9 the lockers shall be considered to be interior finish and shall 808.4Now addressed in California Building Code.
comply with Section 803.
Chapter 9
ADDITION - "and Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.21."

903.2 Automatic sprinklers systems, Where required
Adds a number of occupancies, including Groups F-1 and S-1 distilled spirits and wine; Group F-1
and S-1 upholstered furniture and mattresses.
An automatic sprinkler system must now be installed in an open parking garage where a specific fire
903.2.10 Group S-2 Parking Garages
area or height threshold is exceeded, and in mechanical-access parking garages
TABLE 903.2.11.6 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED PROTECTION SYSTEMS CHANGED - Verbiage from suppression to "Protection" in the Table Title
TABLE 903.2.11.6 Play structures DELETED - The word "Children’s"

California Fire Code Section 1207 - Stationary and mobile
TABLE 903.2.11.6 ADDITION - New Table Requirement
energy storage systems
ADDITION - New Code Section
903.2.21 Required exterior entrance covers.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout covered exterior entrances required
by California Building Code Section 11B-206.4.10 or Section 1224.33.2.1.
…sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance
[F]903.3.1.1 with NFPA 13 as amended in Chapter 35 except as CHANGED VERBAGE - from and to "through"
provided in Sections 903.3.1.1.1 through 903.3.1.1.3.
Exception 3. Fire service access elevator machine rooms and
[F]903.3.1.1.1 DELETED - the Exception Item
machinery spaces.
Exception 6. Solar photovoltaic structures… MOVED - the Exception Item to it's own sub-section
Exception 7. Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels supported
MOVED - the Exception Item to it's own sub- section
by framing…
6.Elevator hoist ways, machine rooms, machinery spaces,
[F]903.3.1.1.1 control spaces and control rooms in accordance with Section ADDITION - New Exception Item
3005.4.1 of the California Building Code.
903.3.1.1.3 Solar photovoltaic power systems. MOVED - To New Sub-Section
Automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following areas:
1.Solar photovoltaic panel structures with no use underneath.

Signs may be provided, as determined by the enforcing agency
prohibiting any use underneath, including storage.
2.Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels supported by framing that

have sufficient uniformly distributed and unobstructed openings
throughout the top of the array (horizontal plane) to allow heat
and gases to escape, as determined by the enforcing agency.
ADDITION - New Section Items Added
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems The maximum building height where an NFPA 13R sprinkler system is permitted has been reduced to
four stories above the grade plane. In addition, where the podium provisions of Section 510 are
applied, the story height measuring point has been changed to grade plane.
CHANGED- Section changed to include balconies and clarify corridor examples requiring protection.
NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems, Corridors and balconies in the
[F]903.3.1.2.2
means of egress. Sprinkler protection must now be extended into corridors and balconies used in the means of egress,
even though the location may be exempt based upon the NFPA 13R standard.
MODIFIED- Exception 3 altered and exception 4 removed.3.

Standpipe Height. Exception 3. Class I standpipes are allowed
905.3.1
in parking garages. The standpipe requirements for both open and enclosed parking garages have been modified
impacting the type of system, the threshold heights, and the necessary water supply.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all of the

[F]906.1 DELETED -Exception 2 & 3 exempting Group U & S occupancies
following locations… Exception: In Group R-2 occupancies…
Group I-4. An automatic smoke detection system shall be

907.2.6.4 ADDED- Section to include smoke detection systems requirements in Group I-4 occupancies.
installed throughout the Group I-4…
ADDED- Section to include manual fire alarm systems installed in Group S public & self storage
Group S.
occupancies.
A manual fire alarm system ...shall be installed in Group S
[F]907.2.10
public-and self-storage occupancies three stories or greater in
Portable fire extinguisher requirements can be provided on vehicles in lieu of fixed installation in the
height…
building for certain Group S and Group U occupancies.
MODIFIED- added "6)..smoke alarms and smoke detectors installed between 6 feet - 20 feet... from a
stationary or fixed cooking appliance shall be listed for resistance to common nuisance sources from
Specific smoke alarm location requirements. Language and cooking.
907.2.11.8
format changed with no change in application.
(7)Smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall not be installed within a 36-inch... from a door to a
bathroom containing a shower or tub unless listed..."
Fire Alarm Initiating devices. ...occupant notification in

MODIFIED- Language modified to clarify specific initiating devices in R-1 & R-2 occupancies (moved
accordance with Section 907.5 shall be initiated by one or more
from 907.5)
of the following....
[F]907.4 1.Manual fire alarm boxes.
Audible fire alarm notification with a 520 Hz low frequency signal is designed to enhance the waking
2.Automatic fire detectors.
effectiveness of high-risk segments of the population and is required in Group R-1 and R-2
3.Automatic sprinkler system waterflow devices.
occupancies when a fire alarm system is required.
4.Automatic fire-extinguishing systems.
MODIFIED- Section modified

Maximum sound pressure. Visible alarm notification
[F]907.5.2.1.2
requirement threshold increased to 105 dBA
The threshold for elimination of audible notification appliances has increased from 95 to 105 dBA.
ADDED- Sections added to clarify requirements for alarm requirements in R-1 & R-2 signals and
Audible signal frequency in Group R-1 and R-2 sleeping rooms. locations in sleeping rooms.
[F]907.5.2.1.3,
Audible signal frequency in Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies
[F]907.5.2.1.3.1,
shall be in accordance with Sections 907.5.2.1.3.1 and Where a fire alarm system is required in Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies, a low-frequency signal
[F]907.5.2.1.3.2
907.5.2.1.3.2. shall be used in the sleeping rooms to improve the waking effectiveness of the occupant notification
devices.
MODIFIED- 24hr standby power duration provision removed.
Standby power. Emergency ... shall be provided with standby
[F]907.5.2.2.5
power in accordance..
A standby power supply can now be used for emergency voice/alarm communication systems.
5.A visible alarm notification appliance installed in a nurses’
control station or other continuously attended staff location in a
Group I-2 care suite shall be an acceptable alternative to the
[F]907.5.2.3 Exceptions ADDED- Exception 5
installation of visible alarm notification appliances throughout
the care suite in Group I-2 occupancies that are in compliance
with Section 907.5.2.5.
ADDED- Section added to identify required capabilities for replacement appliances, future wiring
Wired equipment. Where wired equipment is used to comply extension, and excess power supply provided.
[F]907.5.2.3.3.1 with the future capability ...the system shall include one of the
following capabilities The code specifies three options designing a fire alarm system in Group R-2 occupancies to allow for
the future addition of visible notification appliances.
ADDED- Section
Transmission of alarm signals. Transmission of alarm signals to
[F]907.6.6.1
a supervising station shall be in accordance with NFPA 72. Fire alarm monitoring must be in accordance with NFPA 72 and must go through a human interface
prior to alarms being transmitted to the emergency dispatch center.
MIY Monitoring.
Direct transmission of alarms associated with monitor it yourself
[F]907.6.6.2 ADDED- Section
(MIY) transmitters to a public safety answering point (PSAP)
shall not be permitted unless approved by the fire code official.
Fire alarm system interface. ADDED

Where an emergency alarm system is interfaced with a
[F]908.3
building’s fire alarm system, the signal produced at the fire When the emergency alarm system is interfaced with the fire alarm control unit, the fire alarm control
alarm control unit shall be a supervisory signal. unit shall respond with a supervisory signal.- Section
System response time. ...Upon receipt of an alarm condition at

the fire alarm control panel, fans, dampers and automatic doors MODIFIED- Added language to limit smoke control system operation within 90 seconds.
[F]909.17 shall have achieved their proper operating state and the final
status shall be indicated at the smoke control panel within 90 The time for a smoke control system to achieve full operation is limited to 90 seconds.
seconds...
Smokeproof enclosures . ..or pressurized stair and pressurized MODIFIED- Added pressurized stairs and entrance vestibules to the existing list of elements required
909.2
entrance vestibule meeting the… in smoke proof enclosures.
Pressurized stair and vestibule alternative. ADDED- Sections

909.20.6, 909.20.6.1, The provisions of ... shall apply to smokeproof enclosures using
909.20.6.2, 909.20.6.3 a pressurized stair and pressurized entrance vestibule. A new alternative method of pressurizing both the stair enclosure and the vestibule relative to the fire
floor has been established for smokeproof enclosures.
ADDED- Section
Vent operation . Smoke and heat vents shall be capable of
[F]910.3.4
being operated by approved automatic and manual means. Smoke and heat vents must have a manual release in addition to an automatic release. If the
automatic release is a fusible link, a minimum operating temperature is now specified.
Fusible link temperature rating.
Where vents are installed in areas provided with automatic fire
[F]910.3.5 ADDED- Section
sprinklers and the vents operate by fusible link, the fusible link
shall have a temperature rating of 360°F (182°C).
General (Fire Command Center) . MODIFIED- Language added to include Group F-1 & S-1 occupancies over 500,000 sf in size.
Where required by other sections of this code... and in all F-1
[F]911.1
and S-1 occupancies with a building footprint of over 500,000 A fire command center is now required in buildings housing Group F-1 or S-1 occupancies where the
square feet building footprint is over 500,000 square feet in size.
Size (Fire Command Center). MODIFIED- Added language to clarify new formula for minimum size and dimensions for fire
The fire command center shall be not less than 0.015 percent of command center areas.
the total building area of the facility served or 200sf in area,
[F]911.1.3 whichever is greater, with a minimum dimension of 0.7 times
the square root of the room area or 10', whichever is greater.
...Group F-1 and S-1...the fire command center shall have a
minimum size of 96 sf with a minimum dimension of 8' ....
Fire command center identification. Visible "Fire Command

[F]911.1.7 ADDED -Section
Center" sign requirement located on FCC door.
General (Fire Pumps).
MODIFIED- Added exception for systems designed to IRC or NFPA 13D
... fire pumps for fire protection systems shall be installed in
[F]913.1 accordance with this ....
Pumps for fire sprinkler systems designed to International Residential Code (IRC) Section P2904 or
Exception: Pumps for automatic sprinkler systems installed in
NFPA 13D are not required to be listed fire pumps or comply with NFPA 20.
accordance...California Residential Code.
Circuits supplying fire pumps . 4 .The cable or raceway is
ADDED - Added compliance method 4. allowing cable or raceway encase in 2in. Concrete. And
encased in a minimum of 2 in. of concrete.
added exception to exempt portions of wiring methods separated with fire rated construction.
Exception: This section shall not apply to cables, or portions of
[F]913.2.2
cables, located within a fire pump room or generator room
Conductors powering a fire pump can be covered with a minimum of 2 inches of concrete to provide
which is separated from the remainder of the occupancy with
the required fire-resistance-rated protection.
fire-resistance-rated construction.
MODIFIED- Fire Code Section

Water supply to required fire pumps. In all buildings having
CBC 403.3.2 CFC
an occupied floor that is more than 120 feet above the lowest
914.3.1.2 Redundant water supply connections are required for fire pumps in high-rise buildings over 120 feet
level of fire…
in height where constructed of Type IVA or IVB construction.
CBC 411.5 Puzzle room exiting. 3. Exits shall be
MODIFIED- Fire Code Section ADDED- Building Code Section
CBC 411.5 Item 3 open and readily available upon activation by the automatic fire
CFC 914.7 alarm system, automatic sprinkler system, and a manual control
Specific provisions are added to the code to address puzzle rooms.
at a constantly attended location.
General (Emergency Responder Communication Coverage).
In-building two-way emergency responder communication
[F]918.1 ADDED- New Section
coverage shall be provided in all new buildings in accordance
with Section 510 of the California Fire Code.
Chapter 10
Exception 1 is now limited to exterior doors that are not on the accessible route in Group F, H, R2,
1003.5, Exception 1 Elevation Change
R3, S and U occupancies. Steps at exterior doors complying with Section 1010.1.4.
Unoccupied mechanical rooms and penthouses are not required to comply with the common path of
1006.2.1, Exception 3 Added Exception 3
egress travel distance measurement
1006.2.2 Egress based on use Panic hardware requirement for refrigerated spaces and electrical rooms added to align with fire code
1006.2.2.8 Group I-4 Means of Egress Age of children increased to 36 mos.
Added exceptions for path of egress travel to pass through more than one adjacent story as follows:
1006.3 Egress from stories of occupied roofs: Exit access stairways and ramps within an atrium complying thye 404; and exterior exit access
stairways and ramps between occupied roofs.
In buildings where a required accessible floor or occupied roof is four or more stories above or
1009.2.1 Elevators Required
below a level of exit discharge. Added "occupied roof".
1009.6.3 Accessible Means of Egress Area of refuge wheelchair spaces are to be 30x52, changed from 30x48
1009.8.1 Two-way communications Formatting revisions, but the language, "approved supervising station" has been added
1010.1.1, Exception 4 Size of doors Clarifies the maximum width of door leaves in revolving doors is not limited
Means of egress from exterior spaces through interior spaces Adds provisions and limitations for locking exterior doors used as means of egress FROM exterior
1010.2.4
(other than egress courts) spaced thru interior spaces
Adds / expands requirements for exits and exit hardware on refrigeration rooms exceeding 1000 s.f.
1010.2.9 Panic and fire exit hardware
and electrical rooms
1010.2.12 Sensor release of electrically-locked egress doors Added requirement for emergency lighting on egress side of door.
Added allowance for courtrooms in A-3 and B occupancies on all exit or exit access doors, other than
1010.2.13 Delayed egress
main exit, in buildings with sprinklers and automatic smoke detection.
1010.2.13.1 Delayed egress locking system Added R-2.1 Occupancies to exceptions.
1010.3.1 Revolving doors Item 5 requires emergency stop switch to be between 34" and 48" AFF (was 24"-48")
1010.5.2 Security Access Turnstiles Item 1 now requires a SUPERVISED automatic sprinkler system.
Clarified riser height is to be measured between adjacent treads or between landings and adjacent
1011.5. Riser height and tread depth
treads.
1011.6 Stairway Landings Clarifies doors shall not project more that 7" into the required l a n d i n g width.
Clarifies measurement of landing dimensions at curved stairs; and measurement of required landing
1011.6 Exceptions 2 and 3
depth when landing turns 90-degrees or more.
1011.7 Stairway Construction Use of wood handrails now restricted per CBC 510.2.
1011.11 Handrails Exception 5 added for handrails at platform lifts serving as upper stair landings
1011.15 and 1011.16 Ships ladders and ladders Specifies ladders to be designed for live loads per CBC 1607.17.
1013.4 Exit Signs Added verbiage indicating where tactile exit signs are required
1015.2 Guards, Where Required Exception 8 added to not require guards at the loading side of rail station platforms
Specifies length of guards at roof hatches, where required, need only extend 30" past each edge of
1015.7 Guards, Roof Access
the roof hatch opening
Changes 36" measurement between FF and top of sill to instead measure from FF to bottom of the
1015.8 Guards, Window Openings
clear opening of an operable window.
Clarifies that when two or more exits are required, at least one exit access shall NOT travel through
1016.2 Egress through intervening spaces
the elevator lobby.
1017.3 Exit Access Travel Distance, Measurement Clarification for measuring exit access travel distances.
Exit Access Stairways and Ramps, Occupancies other than I-2, Verbiage updates, plus Exception 8 added for exterior exit access stairways or ramps between
1019.3
I-3 and R-2.1 occupied roofs.
Clarified that enclosures for interior exit stairways and ramps shall have a fire-resistance rating, and
1023 Interior Exit Stairways and Ramps, Construction
added Exception 4 for interior exit stairways per CBC 510.2.
1023.5 Penetrations Reformatted, and added Exception for structural elements supporting the stair, ramp or enclosure
1023.11 Tactile floor-level signs New section. Requires floor-level tactile signs where floor-level exit signs are provided
1024.8 Exit Passageway Exterior Walls New section. Provides requirements for exterior walls of exit passageways
1028.2 Exit Discharge Exception 1 now includes atriums on the level of discharge
1030.6.3.1 Open-air assembly seating, Automatic sprinklers New section. Requires sprinklers at enclosed areas.
Requires two handrails when stepped aisle width is 74" or greater with seating on one side. One rail
1030.16 Assembly, Handrails
must be within 30" of the stepped aisle.
1031.2 Emergency Escape and rescue, Where required, Exceptions Exception 6 for storm shelters added.
Provisions added to maintain fire escape stairs and balconies, and to provide examination of same
1031.2.2 and 1031.2.3 Maintenance and Examination
for structural integrity by registered design professional every five years.
1031.4 Emergency Escape and Rescue Doors New section. Requires door to be either swinging or sliding.
Chapter 11A
No significant changes
Chapter 11B
11B-206.4.1 Entrances 11B-206.4.1 section removes reference to exits and relocates them to 11B-207.
11B-207 Accessible Means of Egress Amended as described above.
Chapter 12
1202.3 Unvented Attics New options for unvented attics with air permeable insulation.
Added section and table to differentiate between climate zones Tables identify climate zones between ICC model codes and climate zones identified in the CA
1202.3.1
in IECC vs CEnC. Energy Code.
Climate zones modified to reflect the climate zones per Table

1202.2.1
1202.3.1.
Table 1202.3 Insulation for Condensation Control Table is now modified. CA Energy Code adopted new Table 1202.3.1 from the International Energy Conservation Code.
1210.3 New public restroom privacy added. New requirement for a screening wall or other obscuring measure in the entry to the restroom.
New enchanced acoustic requirements apply to classrooms where volume doesn't exceed 20,000
1207 New section for Enhanced Classroom Acoustics.
cubic feet (assume a 10-ft ceiling ht, a classroom up to 2000 sq ft). Group E occupancies only.
Known as studio apartments, reduction in area is now aligned with Section 1208.3.
Efficiency Dwelling Units (EDU) living room area reduced from
1208.4
220 to 190 sq ft.
Section 1208.3 requires one 120 sq ft room and a second 70 sq ft room.
1210.3 New public restroom privacy added. New requirement for a screening wall or other obscuring measure in the entry to the restroom.
1224.3 Various definition changes Applicable to OSHPD 1 hospitals only.
Added section for Noise Reductions under Exam and

1226.4.2.6 Applicable to OSHPD 3 projects only.
Treatment areas
Chapter 14
1404.3 Vapor retarders. Vapor retarder materials shall be

classified in accordance with Table 1404.3(1). A vapor retarder
shall be provided on the interior side of frame walls in Vapor retarder provisions have been reorganized to make them more user-friendly, utilizing new
accordance with. Tables 1404.3(2) and 1404.3(3), or an tables and text
1404.3
approved design using accepted engineering practice for to assist the designer in selecting appropriate vapor retarders for the climatic conditions and desired
hygrothermal analysis. The appropriate zone shall vapor retarder class.
be selected in accordance with Chapter 3 of the California
Energy Code.
Section 1404.3 now allows the use of a Class
Exception 3. language added: Construction where
II interior vapor retarder where foam plastic insulating sheathing is used
accumulation, condensation or freezing of
as continuous insulation on the exterior of buildings where appropriate
moisture will not damage the materials. Exception 4.
for climate and use. This modified provision coordinates requirements
DELETED and replaced with: Class I and II vapor retarders
1404.3 (4) for vapor retarders with typical insulation requirements found in the California Energy Code for wood-
with vapor permeance greater
framed wall assemblies, assuring that an adequate amount of continuous insulation is used together
than 1 perm when measured by ASTM E96 water method
with a Class II
(Procedure B) shall be allowed on the interior side of any frame
interior vapor retarder to keep wall interiors sufficiently warm to control
wall in all climate zones.
condensation and moisture accumulation.
Only Class III vapor retarders shall be used on the
interior side of frame walls where foam plastic insulating
A revised table and new text are provided to assist designers in selecting appropriate vapor retarders
sheathing with
1404.3.2 for
a perm rating of less than 1 is applied in accordance with Table
the climatic conditions and desired vapor retarder class
1404.3.2
1404.3(3) on the exterior side of the frame wall.
Spray foam plastic insulation for moisture control

with Class III vapor retarders. For purposes of compliance with
Table 1404.3(3), spray foam with a maximum permeance of 1.5
Class III vapor
perms at
retarders with foam sheathing are now addressed in a manner consistent
the installed thickness applied to the interior cavity side of wood
with provisions in the California Residential Code. Table 1404.3(3) mandates continuous insulation
structural panels, fiberboard, insulating sheathing or gypsum
1404.3.2.1 for moisture control but provides an exception for spray foam in the cavity. Charging language has
shall be deemed
been added for
to meet the continuous insulation R-value requirement where
the combination of insulating methods to provide moisture control where
the spray
the total required R-value is achieved by continuous, cavity or a combination of insulation strategies
foam R-value meets or exceeds the specified continuous
insulation
R-value.
Where paints
are used as vapor retarders, they must be applied in accordance with the
Hybrid insulation for moisture control with Class III manufacturer’s instructions to achieve the required perm rating for the vapor retarder class. Misuse or
vapor retarders. For the purposes of compliance with Table misapplication of paints that are not specifically recommended for use as vapor retarders has been
1404.3(3), shown to increase
1404.3.2.1.1 the combined R-values of spray foam plastic insulation and the risk of moisture problems in walls requiring Class III vapor retarders.
continuous insulation shall be permitted to be counted towards Some paint applications may have a water vapor permeance of more than
the continuous three times the maximum limit for Class III vapor retarders. As a result,
R-value requirement. walls designed with Class III vapor retarders can experience an increased
risk of moisture accumulation problems. Paints should be verified to be
acceptable Class III barriers when intended to be used as a vapor barrier.
Where installed on buildings of Type I, II, III and IV construction,

metal composite material (MCM) shall comply with Sections
1406.10.1 and. 1406.10.2 for installations up to 40 feet (12 192
mm) above grade plane. Where installed on buildings of Type I,
1406.10.
II, III and IV construction, MCMs and MCM systems shall
comply with Sections 1406.10.1 through 1406.10.3, for
installations greater than 40 feet (12 192 mm) above grade
plane.
MCM shall have a flame
Recent global fire events have raised multiple questions regarding the use of MCM panels on exterior
spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed index
walls of Type I, II, III and IV construction. Although many, if not all, of the fires have involved wall
1406.10.1 of not
assemblies that did not comply with provisions of the CBC, it was deemed necessary to evaluate the
more than 450 when tested in the maximum thickness
current regulation of such assemblies and revise the provisions to address current thinking.
intended for use in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723.
MCM shall be separated from the interior of a building by an
approved thermal barrier consisting of ½-inch
(12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard or material that is tested in
1406.10.2 accordance with
and meets the acceptance criteria of both the Temperature
Transmission
Fire Test and the Integrity Fire Test of NFPA 275.
Exceptions:
1. The MCM system is specifically approved based on tests
conducted in accordance with NFPA 286 and with the
acceptance criteria of Section 803.1.1.1, UL 1040 or UL 1715.
Such testing shall be performed with the MCM in the maximum
1406.10.2 exception
thickness intended for use. The MCM system shall include
(formerly 1406.10.3)
seams, joints and other typical details used in the installation
and shall be tested in the manner intended for use.
2. The MCM is used as elements of balconies and similar
projections, architectural trim or embellishments.
The recognition of alternate conditions dealing with fire separation distance, self-ignition temperature,
panel size, occupancy limitations and automatic sprinkler system protection has been deleted. MCMs
Full-scale tests. The MCM system shall be tested in
were the only system in Chapter 14 where the presence of sprinklers inside the building was the
accordance with, and comply with, the acceptance criteria of
reason to eliminate height and coverage limitations associated with fires along the exterior wall
1406.10.3 NFPA 285. Such testing shall be performed on the MCM
envelope. However, interior sprinkler systems for high-rise buildings are not intended to control
system with the MCM in the maximum thickness intended for
outside exposure fires. The presence of sprinklers inside the building should not provide a full
use.
exception from testing to NFPA 285 or from height limitations considered necessary to ensure a
minimum level of safety.
Chapter 15
Parapet walls shall be coped or covered in accordance with
Parapet walls now require moisture resistance in
1503.3 Sections 1503.3.1 and 1503.3.2. The top surface of the parapet
a manner similar to the remainder of the building.
wall shall provide positive drainage.
Fire-resistance-rated parapet walls. Parapet walls required by
Section 705.11 shall be coped or covered with weatherproof Section 1503.3.1 is applicable to parapet walls required to comply with Section 705.11 regulating the
1503.3.1 materials of a width not less than the thickness of the parapet fire resistance and related features of such walls. Parapet walls shall be coped or covered with
wall such that the fire-resistance rating of the wall is not materials that are both weatherproof and maintain the required fire-resistance rating.
decreased.
Section 1503.3.2 addresses parapet walls that are exempt from the parapet wall requirements of
Other parapet walls. Parapet walls meeting one of the
Section 705.11, such as those parapets intended to conceal the roof slope or rooftop equipment. With
exceptions in Section 705.11 shall be coped or covered with
1503.3.2 no fire resistance man dated, the only requirement is that parapet walls be coped or covered with
weatherproof materials of a width not less than the thickness of
weatherproof materials. In both cases, coping materials are to extend the full thickness of the parapet
the parapet wall.
wall.
Ballasted roofs must now solely comply with American National Standards Institute (SPRI) RP-4
Single Ply Roofing Industry and are no longer regulated by Section 1504.9.
Ballasted low-slope (roof slope < 2:12) single-ply roof system The requirements in SPRI RP-4 are based on a complete set of wind
1504.5 coverings installed in accordance with Sections 1507.12 shall tunnel tests. In this test series, variables that impact the wind performance
be designed in accordance with ANSI/SPRI RP-4. of ballasted single-ply roof assemblies were evaluated, including stone
size and distribution as specified in ASTM D7655. In the series of tests,
three critical wind speeds were identified for each condition of parapet
height and stone size:
Critical parameters, such as aggregate size and parapet height, will now govern performance. The
use of aggregate-surfaced roofing systems is a viable option in high-wind areas with appropriate
aggregate sizing and parapet height.
Wind resistance of aggregate-surfaced roofs. Parapets shall
Note: ASTM D1863 maintains an aggregate size No. 67 that is sized between aggregates No. 7 and
1504.9 be provided for aggregate-surfaced roofs and shall comply with
No. 6.
Table 1504.9
Parapets of a minimum height are now required for aggregate-surfaced roofs to prevent blow-off.
The lift coefficient for concrete and clay tile shall be 0.2 or shall
1504.3.1.3 be determined in accordance with SBCCI SSTD 11 OR ASTM
C1570
Chapter 16
1603.1.4 Construction Documents Component cladding wind load zones to be dimensioned.

Risk Category III definition for Assembly: Buildings and other structures containing one or more public
Table 1604.5 Risk Category. assembly spaces, each having an occupant load greater than 300 AND a cumulative assembly
occupant load of exceeding 2,500.
LRFD load combos removed from CBC, now point to ASCE 7. ASD load combos still in CBC as an
1605 Load Combinations
alternative to ASCE 7 combos.
Expanded to define DL as weight of fixed service equipment, PV systems, landscaping and
1606 Dead Loads
hardscaping on occupied roofs.
1607 Live Loads Table 1607.1 reformatted, additional live loads specified; footnotes reduced.
1607.7 Live Loads, passenger vehicle garages Relocated from 1607.1.3, with more criteria added for loading.
1610.2 Hydrostatic pressure New section. Requires consideration of hydrostatic uplift when high ground water tables are present
Item 1.3 required the flood emergency plan required by ASCE 24 to be included in construction
1612.4 Flood Hazard Documentation
documents
Chapter 17
1704.6 Structural Observations Verbiage added outlining what structural observer is expected to visually observe.
1704.6.1 Structural Observations required Risk Category III structures now added, and structures in SDC E that are three or more stories tall.
1704.6.2 and 1704.6.3 Structural observation for seismic and wind resistance Both sections deleted.
1705.3 Table 1705.3 Additional special inspection requirements for precast concrete
1705.13.7 Steel Storage Racks New section with more detail for special inspection fo steel storage racks.
Special inspection now required in fire areas of Group R occupancies with an occupant load
1705.18 Fire-resistant joints and penetrations
exceeding 250
Chapter 18
1809.5.1 Frost protection at required exits Frost protect provided to ensure unobstructed opening of required exit doors
1810.3.3.1 Exception added Allows building official to waive load testing
1810.3.5.3.1 Steel H-piles H-pile detailing must also comply with AISC 341
1810.3.8 Precast concrete piles Design and detailing now points to ACI 318.
Item 3 added required a tensile capacity between pile and pile cap (=10% of pile compression
1810.3.11.2 Pile caps, SDC D through F
capacity)
1810.3.13 Piles, seismic ties Design and detailing now points to ACI 318.
Chapter 19
1901.7 Tolerances for structural concrete New section, points to ACI 117.
1902 Coordination of Terminology New section, eliminates confutations between CBC, ACI and ASCE 7.
1906 Footings for Light-Frame Construction New section, allows 6" thick plain concrete footings with limitations
Chapter 20
No significant changes to aluminum
Chapter 21
No significant changes to masonry
Chapter 22
For racks 8' and taller in SDC D through F, the rack installer is submitting a certificate of compliance
2209.3 Steel storage racks, certification to the owner stating the work is compliant with the approved construction documents.
Chapter 23
2303.2.3 Fire testing of wood structural panels Fire-retardant-treated wood structural panels are to be tested with a 1/8" gap.
2303.4.1.2 Truss member restraint… Updated language and new figures
2304.12.2.3 Supporting member in exterior applications Exception for preservative-treated wood is now limited to SAWN LUMBER only.
2306 Allowable Stress Design Table 2306.1 provided to assist in applying/using correct design standard.
2308.7 Tables 2308.7.3.1 and 2308.7.3.2 Updates method of determining rafter tie connections, and now considers the "collar-tie" application
Chapter 24
Scope has been modified to add “Light transmitting plastic glazing shall also meet the applicable
2401.1
requirements of Chapter 26
Framing has been renamed “Glass Framing.”
Edge deflection has been revised from 1/175 or ¾” whichever is less to:
2403.3 “1/175 of the glass edge length where the gass edge length is not more than 13-feet, six inches, or
1/240 of the glass edge length +/- ¼-inch where the glass edge length is greater than 13-feet, six
inches.”
Laminated glass or plastic glazing as described above shall not require screening or height
2405.2
restrictions has been added.
Annealed glass has been added to the list of sloped glazing and skylights that require screening to
2405.5
protect occupants below.
Glass in handrails and guards: Minor wording changes (such as “guardrails” is now “guards” but no
2407 change in requirements except that a new sub section 2407.1.4 adds requirements for glazing in
windborne debris regions.
Structural sealant testing and inspection: The seismic drift capability testing as been expanded to
add: “Analysis as an alternative to testing is not acceptable for the purposes of satisfying the seismic
2410.1.2
drift requirements of the SSG system and an exception has been added for DSA-SS and DSA-SS-
CC. The items have been renumbered from alphabetic system to numerical system with out change.
Requirement to monitor the construction per CBC 2410.1.3 has been added to the requirements for
2410.1.4
information to be placed on the construction documents.
Chapter 25
Water-resistive barrier requirements for stucco divided into two categories based on climate (dry or
2510.6 Stucco, Water Resistive Barrier
moist).
Chapter 26
No significant changes.
Chapter 31
Chapter expanded to include public restrooms on public land in flood zones and intermodal shipping
3101.1 GENERAL -Scope
containers.
Heavy timber frame-supported structures covered by an approved membrane in accordance with
3102.3 Membrane Structures -Types of Construction Section 3102.3.1 shall be classified as Type IV-HT Construction. Other membrane structures shall be
classified as type V construction. A previous supplement to 2019 code.
Adding construction type from 2019 supplement to this section building type IIB, III, IV-HT and V
3102.6.1.1 Membrane Structures -Membrane
construction.
Adding Special event structures, and added the word shall "Also" comply with fire code as to clarify it
is no the only applicable code.
3103.1 Temporary Structures -General
Special event structures, newly defined in Section 202, are now included in the types of temporary
structures that are regulated by both the California Building Code (IBC) and the California Fire Code
(IFC).
Temporary structures shall be located in accordance with the requirements of Table 705.5 based
3103.3 Temporary Structures -Location on the fire-resistance rating of the exterior walls for the proposed type of construction. This is a
change moving 2019 table 602 Fire-resistance rating requirements for exterior walls based on fire
separation distance to 705.5
Exception altered to clarify the sprinkler system shall be "an automatic" sprinkler system in
3104.5.3 Exception Open side on walkway
accordance with section 903.3.1.1
Revised rooftop-mounted photovoltaic panels and modules to state rooftop-mounted photovoltaic
3111.1.1 Wind resistance (PV) panel systems. Also revised exception code section to be in compliance with 1511.9 chapter
location change. previously 1510.7
added wording that solar thermal systems shall comply with this section. Also indicated "Where light-
3111.2 Solar thermal systems transmitting plastic covers are used, solar thermal collectors shall be designed in accordance with
section 2606.12" this was previously applicable to all solar energy systems.
added wording that allows for solar panels to be listed and labeled to either UL 1703 "UL 1703:
Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels" or with both UL 61730-1 "UL Standard for
3111.3.1 Equipment (Photovoltaic)
Safety Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 1: Requirements for Construction" and
UL 61730-2 "Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification - Part 2: Requirements for Testing"
wording changed to photovoltaic (PV) panel systems. Also abbreviation for Building-integrated
3111.3.2 Fire Classification (Photovoltaic) photovoltaic systems (BIPV) and it shall have fire classification in accordance with section 1507.8
that references 1505 Fire class ratings for roof covering.
Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems .
3111.3.3 ADDITION -Added section referencing BIPV installation.
…installed in accordance with Section 1507.
ADDITION -Added Section to specify support structure requirements
Elevated photovoltaic (PV) support structures .
...comply with either 3111.3.5.1 or 3111.3.5.2.
3111.3.5 The State Fire Marshal has added new language to establish appropriate fire testing and listing
Exception: Elevated PV support structures that are installed
criteria for overhead photovoltaic support structures that could have people or vehicles in the space
over agricultural use.
beneath them.
PV panels installed over open grid framing or noncombustible ADDITION -Added Section identify fire type rating requirements for application and prohibiting PV
3111.3.5.1
deck. (Elevated PV support structures) panels marked "not fire rated" on elevated structures.
PV panels installed over a roof assembly. (Elevated PV support
3111.3.5.2 ADDITION -Added Section to reference fire classification requirements, per Section 1505.9
structures)
ADDITION -Added Section and concurrent sub-sections
PUBLIC USE RESTROOM
3114 Special criteria to be applied where public-use restrooms are located within designated flood hazard
BUILDINGS IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
areas of publicly owned lands have been established to allow such restrooms to be at-grade or above-
grade but below the base flood elevation.
ADDITION -Added Section and concurrent sub-sections
INTERMODAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS Not Permitted by
3115 The use of intermodal shipping containers as buildings and structures is now recognized in the CBC,
OSHPD
and criteria have been established to address the minimum safety requirements without duplicating
existing code provisions.
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2022 CA BUILDING CODE (CBC) SUMMARY OF CHANGES

107.1 Construction Documents, General Verbiage added to allow digital submittals

202 Atrium Definition of atrium revised and simplified.

202 Change of Occupancy Definition of Change of Occupancy revised.

202 Dwelling Unit, Efficiency New definition.

202 Life Safety Systems New definition.

202 Special Event Structure New definition

202 Underpinning New definition

Group E, child-care facilities.

Storm shelters in Group E.

Moderate-hazard factory industrial, Group F-1 ....as F-1

Uses other than Group H. An occupancy that stores, uses or

Motor fuel-dispensing facilities.

Residential Group R-2.

Moderate-hazard storage, Group S-1.

Motor vehicle repair garages.

Low-hazard storage, Group S-2.

Public parking garages.

Private garages and carports.

Residential aircraft hangars.

Tables 504.3 and 504.4,

506.3 Frontage Increase

508.5 Live/Work Units Relocated from 419.

Table 602 (Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements for Exteiror

Secondary attachments to structural members. Where primary

Fire-resistance ratings. For other than Group A, E, H, I, L and R

FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING REQUIREMENTS FOR

8.Vestibules in accordance with Section 1028.2."

713.12.1 Penthouse mechanical rooms. ADDED - New Section

MODIFIED- chapter reformatted and include protection requirements for voids.

ADDED- New Section

ADDED- Subsequent sections to 717.4.

Application section modified to incorporate compliance

702A The following Definitions Added or Modified:

EXTERIOR WALL COVERING. A material or assembly of

FIRE PROTECTION PLAN. A document prepared for a specific

FIRE-RESISTANT VEGETATION. Plants, shrubs, trees and

IGNITION-RESISTANT MATERIAL. A type of building material

Ignition-resistant materials shall comply with one of the

706A.2.1Off ridge and ridge vents.

1.Vents shall be covered with a mesh where the dimensions of

2.The mesh material shall be noncombustible.

3.The mesh material shall be corrosion resistant.

Exterior wall coverings.

3. Fire-retardant-treated wood. The fire-retardant-treated wood

Group U occupancy accessory buildings and miscellaneous

Miscellaneous structures that require a permit, and accessory

Roofs of accessory buildings required to be constructed entirely

ADDITION - "and Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.21."

TABLE 903.2.11.6 Play structures DELETED - The word "Children’s"

1.Solar photovoltaic panel structures with no use underneath.

2.Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels supported by framing that

ADDITION - New Section Items Added

MODIFIED- Exception 3 altered and exception 4 removed.3.

Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all of the

Group I-4. An automatic smoke detection system shall be

Fire Alarm Initiating devices. ...occupant notification in

MODIFIED- Section modified

Fire alarm system interface. ADDED

System response time. ...Upon receipt of an alarm condition at