California eReport

Catch Up to the New CA Codes
The new California Codes go into effect January 1, 2008. With only five months left to become familiar with the significant differences between the 1997 Uniform Building Code and 2006 International Building Code, and the 2000 Uniform Fire Code and 2006 International Fire Code, this eReport provides the following valuable links to get you directly to state agencies and the construction industry.

California Building Standards Commission

Department of Housing and Community Development

Division of the State Architect

California Department of Forestry

Office of State Fire Marshal

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

International Code Council

Northern & Southern California Fire Prevention Officers

California Building Industry Association

California Building Officials

General Training
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California Training Schedule
ICC Chapter-Sponsored Seminars

New transition training event. Find out more about this October 23 transition training event and the special combo package available.

More California training available. A number of training opportunities are available to California. Check seminar course descriptions for site information.

Big Savings with CA Combos

The new 2007 California Codes are now available. Each title includes a free subscription service for all state updates and supplements. An array of California-specific products and services ranging from membership incentives to training and certification are available. Effective January 1, 2008, make sure to purchase your copy now.

Comparison and
Cross Reference Series
These helpful tools provide a comparative analysis between the provisions of the 1997 and 2000 Uniform Codes and the 2006 International Codes. Code sections, tables and figures are provided, and a cross-reference section allows users to quickly and easily locate the International Code section numbers.

1997 UBC/2006 IBC Nonstructural Comparison & Cross Reference

1997 UBC/2006 IBC Structural Comparison & Cross Reference

2000 UFC/2006 IFC Comparison & Cross Reference

September 4-7
Continuing the Challenge Hazmat Workshop
September 10-14
CALBO Education Week
September 20
CBSC Commission Meeting
September 23-27
IAPMO 78th Annual Education Conference
September 26-29
SEAOC Convention
September 30–October 3
International Code Council Annual Conference
October 22-26
CALBO Education Week
November 5-9
CALBO Education Week
November 14
CBSC Commission Meeting

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Staff Offer Guidance
through New Laws
Focusing on the use of CPVC in California under the new 2007 California Plumbing Code that goes into effect in 2008, ICC’s Director of Plumbing Programs Lee Clifton attended the San Diego Chapter’s Plumbing and Mechanical Subcommittee on August 1 to help ICC members to become familiar with the new code requirements.
Other topics included the new California Swimming Pool Safety Act that requires that anti-entrapment covers be installed at all pool and spa drains when a building permit is issued for a single-family dwelling remodel.

Leslie R. Haberek
Senior Manager, State & Government Relations

Kevin Scott
Senior Regional Manager, Fire Service

California eReport

September 2007
Volume 3, Issue 2

New California Codes Unveiled
Several Code Council staff members were on hand for a one-day instructional seminar and the official debut of the new California Codes. Council instructors John Henry, Scott Stookey and Jay Woodward provided an overview of the 2006 International Building and Fire Codes; Senior Staff Architect Allan Bilka participated in the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) Green Building Forum; while CEO Rick Weiland, Government Relations Senior Vice President Sara Yerkes and others participated in the official unveiling of the new California Codes during the CBSC meeting.

CBSC Commissioners unveil the 2007 Title 24 Codes before the public. CBSC member Stephen Jensen (left), California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Deputy Cabinet Secretary Regina Evans, California State and Consumer Services Agency Secretary and CBSC Chair Rosario Marin, CBSC Executive Director Dave Walls, CBSC Vice Chair Isam Hasenin, CBSC member Susan Dowty, ICC SVP Government Relations Sara Yerkes, ICC CEO Rick Weiland, CBSC member Christina Jamison and CBSC member James Barthman.

Taking Action to Meet Increased Demand
Based on unprecedented demand for the new California Building Codes, the Council has stepped up the pace and is making every effort to process orders as quickly as possible. Our customers are our first priority.

Building Standards, Fire Hazard Maps Updated
The Office of the State Fire Marshal completed the draft phase of California's updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. Final-version maps for the public hearing phase in June were transmitted to 56 of California’s 58 counties. Mapping details, building standards, training classes, contacts, and all relevant public information are available online.

New Tahoe Basin Fire Commission Formed
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons signed an agreement establishing the California-Nevada Tahoe Basin Fire Commission in response to the devastating Angora fire on July 25. This commission will review all regional, state and federal fire rules and regulations to reduce the region’s fire vulnerability.

		California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Ruben Grijalva (left), Director of the California Department of Forestry, and State Fire Marshal Chief Kate Dargan to the new Tahoe Basin Fire Commission.
Ruben Grijalva				Kate Dargan

Plan Now for Palm Springs Public Hearing
Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the next set of California codes.
You have submitted your proposed code changes for the 2007-08 ICC Code Development Cycle. Now is the time to start planning for your review of those proposals and develop ideas, positions and comments.

2008 Codes Forum—Code Development Hearings
February 18–March 2
Palm Springs, California

Check back online for updated Codes Forum event information.

Chapter 29 Table Available

Information regarding Chapter 29, Table 2902.1 of the International Building Code (IBC) is now available online. An errata will be issued to the 2007 California Building Code regarding this table. The IBC table is available to local jurisdictions for inclusion in their ordinances.

Golden State Plans Progressive Green Code

The state of California announced plans for its first green building code, and invited the Code Council to join in the effort, at the state's Green Building Focus Group Kick-Off Meeting. The progressive residential and commercial green code will use the best practices and most restrictive requirements of many existing green building programs, including the Code Council's joint green building standard with the National Association of Home Builders, as its baseline criteria.

The International Code Council advocates for green building in the legislative, regulatory and codes arenas. It promotes environmental features of the International Codes and how these codes support green building. The following news links may take you outside ICC's website. ICC is not responsible for the content and privacy practices of non-ICC websites.

Santa Clarita’s Use of Green Technology Turns Heads

Monterey Park Offers First Green Luxury Condominiums

California Hotels Go Green

San Francisco Museum Gets Green Crown

Santa Cruz Builds It Green

Landmark Sustainable Development Breaks Ground in Berkeley

California Ranks High on Energy Efficiency Scorecard