Section 16014 Of Article 3. General Requirements And Administration From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 12.5. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 3.
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. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b),
drawings and specifications submitted pursuant to this chapter for
construction, reconstruction, remodeling, additions, or alterations
which affect structural elements of structures in existence on
January 1, 1986, shall be based upon an assessment of the geological
conditions of the site and the potential for earthquake damage,
relying upon geologic and engineering investigations and studies by
personnel who are competent to report on geologic conditions and
their potential for causing earthquake damage. One-story Type V and
Type II N construction of 4,000 square feet or less shall be exempt
from this section, unless the project is within a special studies
zone established pursuant to Section 2622 of the Public Resources
Code.
(b) The requirements of subdivision (a) may be waived by the
enforcement agency if it determines that these requirements for the
proposed essential services building project are unnecessary and
would not be beneficial to the safety of the public.