Chapter 3 – Provisions for All Compliance Methods

Division of the State Architect

201 General

Adopted Section 201 (it was not adopted in 2019 CEBC).

201.3 Terms defined in other codes

Amended to reference applicable sections of the California Administrative Code (Part 1 of Title 24) where the definitions contained therein govern.

Chapter 3 – Provisions for All Compliance Methods

Building Standards Commission and Division of the State Architect

Table 317.5 Minimum seismic design performance levels for structural and nonstructural components

Revised table footnote #2 and added footnote #3 to clarify that there are two alternate compliance paths in addition to the criteria presented in the table.

317.8 ASCE 41 Chapter 14

Coordinated with the latest version of referenced standard ASCE 41.

319.7 Prescriptive selection of the design method

Revised Subsection 319.7.2 to clarify the condition triggering Method B approach based on building irregularities.

319.10 Structural observation, testing and inspection

Revised the language to coordinate with associated regulations in Chapter 17 of the

California Building Code and repeal redundant and/or contradictory regulations.

Building Standards Commission 318 Definitions

Relocated BUILDING OFFICIAL and ENFORCEMENT AGENCY definitions to

Chapter 2 and repealed the rest of the definitions from Section 318.1 except

ADDITION, ALTERATION, and REPAIR.

Division of the State Architect

318 Definitions

Relocated BUILDING OFFICIAL and ENFORCEMENT AGENCY definitions to Chapter 2 and repealed the rest of the definitions from Section 318.1 except for REPAIR. Added reference to applicable sections of California Administrative Code (Part 1), where the definitions contained therein govern.

319.1 Basis for evaluation and design

Revised Exception 2 to restore original intent and update for compatibility with current code adoption cycle. As originally authored, Exception 2 was intended to apply to the conversion of a nonconforming building to use as a school building in accordance with Section 4-307 of Part 1. It was not intended to apply to the rehabilitation of an