Transcription of 2016 California Building Code (CBC) Changes
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Page 1 of 13 2016 California Building code (CBC) Changes SUMMARY Most of the significant Changes are modifications to existing requirements or additional requirements. Several of the modification omitted code language and referenced various standards. There were also clarifications to align the CBC with the CRC and ADA. NOTE: Because most Master Plan Dwellings are designed to the CRC, the majority of CBC Changes affecting dwellings will not affect most master plans. SIGNIFICANT Changes NEW - change CBC SECTION/TABLE NUMBER COMMENTARY MASTER PLAN IMPACT YES - NO Exempt Residential Accessory Structures. Modifications to the California Residential code (CRC) provisions have been reflected in the exception to CBC Section such that the limiting height of a CRC structure accessory to a dwelling unit or townhouse has increased from two stories to three stories above grade plane.
A change in a building’s use, or portion of a building’s use, with no change in its occupancy classification now requires that a new certification of occupancy be issued by the building official.
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2016, Building, BUILDING Custodial Borough Supervisor Custodial Engineering, To the 2016 California Building Code, NC State Building Codes Amendments - Effective, 29 November 2016 - Building, 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, Building Energy Efficiency Standards, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM (DRT) SUBMITTAL