Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Davis adopted by reference, some parts of the 2013 California Building Standards Code: the 2013 editions of the California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2), California Residential Code (Title 24, Part 2.5), California Electrical Code (Title 24, Part 3), California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4), California Plumbing Code (Title 24 Part 5), California Green Building Standards (Title 24 Part 11), and California Fire Code (Title 24 Part 9). Davis, Cal., Muni Code §§ 8.01.010 and 13.01.010.
Helpful resources for Davis, California include the following.
Residential Building Code
California adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control; however, local governments are free to make laws more strict (with some limitations).See PLRB,
California Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Davis adopted the 2012 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the model code here.
You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: Yes
Ice Barrier
Comments
Davis amended the 2013 California Residential Code. Davis, Cal., Muni Code § 8.01.035. The City amended Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria and does not require ice barriers. Id. Davis, Cal., Muni Code § 8.01.035.
Commercial Building Code
Davis adopted the 2012 IBC, statewide with limitations. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the code
here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
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Comments
Davis adopted Appendices G [Flood-Resistant Construction], H [Signs], and I [Patio Covers] of the 2013 California Building Code. Davis, Cal., Muni Code § 8.01.010.
Existing Buildings
Refer to Chapters 34 [Existing Buildings and Structures] and 34A [Existing Buildings and Structures] of the adopted 2013 California Building Code.
