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| What is the legal basis for giving authority to the states for adopting and enforcing building codes? |
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| United States Constitution (10th Amendment) |
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- What does AHJ stand for?
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What powers/authority do they have?
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Authority Having Jurisdiction (local)
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Authority to enforce the CBC:
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Permitting and inspection process
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Code violations: Enter and inspect public and private properties if reasonable cause
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Stop work order & discontinued use (violation)
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Make modifications to the code if impractical
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Approve alternate materials or methods
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| Who is responsible for enforcing codes for licensed clinics with outpatient services? |
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Definition
Local building department |
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| Who is responsible for enforcing codes for acute care hospitals? |
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Definition
| Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) |
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| Who is responsible for publishing approved building standards in one state building standards codes (Title 24)? |
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Definition
| Building Standards Commission (BSC) |
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Term
| What does SFM stand for in the CBC? |
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Definition
| Standards that have been amended by the Office of the State Fire Marshal |
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Term
| Who is responsible for enforcement of building standards related to fire and panic safety? |
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Definition
- R-3 occupancies - local fire marshall or local bldg. dept.
- Corporate cities and districts - local fire marshal
- Outside of corp. cities and districts - SFM
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Term
| Who is responsible for enforcing accessibility for non-housing buildings? |
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Definition
| Division of the State Architect (DSA) |
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| Who is responsible for ensuring structural safety? |
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Definition
| Division of the State Architect (DSA) |
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Term
| Who regulates the construction of housing (incl. hotels motels, etc.)? |
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Definition
| Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) |
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Term
Who reviews and inspects health facility construction?
Includes:
- acute care hospitals,
- skilled nursing facilities (separate bldg.)
- licensed outpatient clinics (separate bldg.),
- correctional treatment centers
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Definition
Office of Statewide Health Planning Development
(OSHPD) |
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| Who is responsible for setting the state's building efficiency and appliance standards? |
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Definition
| California Energy Commission (CEC) |
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Term
| Who is responsible for regulating consumer services buildings (barbershops, pharmacies, veterinary facilities)? |
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Definition
| Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) |
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Term
| Who is responsible for regulating local detention facilities? |
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Definition
| Corrections Standards Authority (CSA) |
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Term
| What are planning and zoning issues in CA that require special review based on environment? |
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Definition
- Historic properties (Historic Site Board)
- Sensitive plant or animal life (CEQA)
- Between ocean and 1st public roadway (Coastal Permit)
- Sloping land (Hillside Review Permit)
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