New 2007 California Building Code

On January 1, 2008, the State of California will begin the enforcement of the 2007 California Building Code. This new building code which is based on the model code known as the 2006 International Building code will incorporate many changes that will affect both the pool industry as well as the construction and engineering industry as a whole.

As of January 1 2008, all permit submittals must reflect conformance in design and construction with this new building code.

Links:

Information on California Code change from ICC

California Building Standards Commission Approved Changes to Title 24

Purchase the 2007 CBC at ICCsafe.org

ICC News Release: Code Council team to support California plumbing, mechanical code transition

CalSPEC - California Swimming Pool Education Council

CALBO: Building Industry Professionals News on the Code change

CALBO: Building Code Information and Updates

Notice

Legislative update to California Health and Safety Code section 115928.5:

AB 382: Amends Health and Safety Code section 115928 by removing paragraph “c” and adding new section 115928.5 to require the installation of a pool anti-entrapment device when an existing swimming pool is modified under permit. This corrects the requirement established last year by AB 2977 requiring the anti-entrapment device when a permit was issued for home remodeling.

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