Time- Dated Material GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW California Regulatory Notice Register REGISTER 2024, NUMBER 36–Z PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 PROPOSED ACTION ON REGULATIONS TITLE 2. FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION Conflict–of–Interest Code — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–23 ........................................ 1117 AMENDMENT MULTI–COUNTY: Los Gatos–Saratoga Union High School District TITLE 10. HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE Identity Verification Requirement — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–24 .................................. 1118 TITLE 11.

COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING Employment Status Notifications — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–11 ................................... 1121 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION BSC 04/24,

Part 1, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0826–01 ....................... 1123 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION 2025 California Building Code, BSC 05/24,

Part 2, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–03 ......................................................................... 1126 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION 2025 California Existing Building Code, BSC 06/24,

Part 10, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–04 ................................................................ 1131 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2025 California Building Code, HCD 05/24,

Part 2, 2024 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–05 ................................................................ 1135 (Continued on next page)

TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2025 California Residential Code, HCD 07/24,

Part 2.5, 2024 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–06 ................................................................ 1141 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2025 California Existing Building Code, HCD 06/24,

Part 10, 2024 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–07 ................................................................ 1148 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT DSA–SS 04/24,

Part 1, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–08 .................... 1154 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT 2025 California Building Code, DSA–SS 05/24

Part 2, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–09 ................................................................................ 1159 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT 2025 California Existing Building Code, DSA–SS 06/24,

Part 10, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1162 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND INFORMATION/OFFICE OF STATEWIDE HOSPITAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OSHPD 03/24,

Part 1, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–12 .................... 1166 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND INFORMATION/OFFICE OF STATEWIDE HOSPITAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 2025 California Building Code, OSHPD 04/24,

Part 2, Volume 1, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1169 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND INFORMATION/OFFICE OF STATEWIDE HOSPITAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 2025 California Building Code, OSHPD 05/24, Volume 2, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–14 ......................................................................... 1173 TITLE 24.

BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND INFORMATION/OFFICE OF STATEWIDE HOSPITAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 2025 California Existing Building Code, OSHPD 06/24,

Part 10, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1177 (Continued on next page)

TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/STATE FIRE MARSHAL SFM 03/24,

Part 1, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–16 ....................... 1180 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/STATE FIRE MARSHAL 2025 California Building Code, SFM 04/24,

Part 2, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–17 ................................................................................ 1187 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/STATE FIRE MARSHAL 2025 California Residential Code, SFM 05/24,

Part 2.5, Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–18 ................................................................................ 1193 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/STATE FIRE MARSHAL 2025 California Wildland–Urban Interface Code, SFM 08/24,

Part 7, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–19 ................................................................ 1200 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/STATE FIRE MARSHAL 2025 California Fire Code, SFM 06/24,

Part 9, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–20 ................................................................................ 1207 TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/STATE FIRE MARSHAL 2025 California Existing Building Code, SFM 09/24,

Part 10, 2024 Triennial Code Cycle — Notice File Number Z2024–0827–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1213 GENERAL PUBLIC INTEREST DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Consistency Determination Request for Richmond Ranch Reserve Pond 1 Desedimentation and Restoration Project, 1653–2024–147–001–R3, Santa Clara County ....................................... 1220 DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Consistency Determination Number 1653–2024–143–001–R1, Tenmile Creek Sediment Source Control Varnhagen Meadow Project, Mendocino County ................................................ 1220 DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Consistency Determination Request for South Fork Scott River Floodplain Connectivity Project Phase IV , 1653–2024–148–001–R1, Siskiyou County ................................................... 1222

SUMMARY OF REGULATORY ACTIONS Regulations filed with Secretary of State ............................................................. 1223 The California Regulatory Notice Register is an official state publication of the Office of Administrative Law containing notices of proposed regulatory actions by state regulatory agencies to adopt, amend or repeal regulations contained in the California Code of Regulations. The effective period of a notice of proposed regulatory action by a state agency in the California Regulatory Notice Register shall not exceed one year [Government Code § 11346.4(b)].

It is suggested, therefore, that issues of the California Regulatory Notice Register be retained for a minimum of 18 months. CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER is published weekly by the Office of Administrative Law, 300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1250, Sacramento, CA 95814-4339. The Register is printed by Barclays, a subsidiary of West, a Thomson Reuters Business, and is offered by subscription for $338.00 (annual price). To order or make changes to current subscriptions, please call (800) 328−4880. The Register can also be accessed at https://oal.ca.gov .

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1117 PROPOSED ACTION ON REGULATIONS Information contained in this document is published as received from agencies and is not edited by Thomson Reuters. TITLE 2.

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fair Political Practices Commission, pursuant to the authority vest - ed in it by Sections 82011, 87303, and 87304 of the Government Code to review proposed conflict–of– interest codes, will review the amended conflict–of–interest codes of the following: CONFLICT–OF–INTEREST CODES AMENDMENT MULTI–COUNTY: Los Gatos–Saratoga Union High School District A written comment period has been established commencing September 6, 2024, and closing on October 21, 2024.

Written comments should be di - rected to the Fair Political Practices Commission, Attention Belen Cisneros, 1102 Q Street, Suite 3050, Sacramento, California 95811. At the end of the 45–day comment period, the pro - posed conflict–of–interest code will be submitted to the Commission’s Executive Director for their review, unless any interested person or their duly authorized representative requests, no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written comment period, a public hear- ing before the full Commission.

If a public hearing is requested, the proposed code will be submitted to the Commission for review. The Executive Director of the Commission will re - view the above–referenced conflict–of–interest code, proposed pursuant to Government Code

Section 87300, which designate, pursuant to Government Code

Section 87302, employees who must disclose certain investments, interests in real property and income. The Executive Director of the Commission, upon their own motion or at the request of any interested person, will approve, or revise and approve, or return the proposed code to the agency for revision and re– submission within 60 days without further notice. Any interested person may present statements, ar - guments, or comments, in writing to the Executive Director of the Commission, relative to review of the proposed conflict–of–interest code.

Any written com - ments must be received no later than October 21, 2024. If a public hearing is to be held, oral comments may be presented to the Commission at the hearing. COST TO LOCAL AGENCIES There shall be no reimbursement for any new or increased costs to local government which may re - sult from compliance with these codes because these are not new programs mandated on local agencies by the codes since the requirements described herein were mandated by the Political Reform Act of 1974. Therefore, they are not “costs mandated by the state” as defined in Government Code

Section 17514. EFFECT ON HOUSING COSTS AND BUSINESSES Compliance with the codes has no potential effect on housing costs or on private persons, businesses, or small businesses. AUTHORITY Government Code Sections 82011, 87303 and 87304 provide that the Fair Political Practices Commission as the code–reviewing body for the above conflict–of– interest codes shall approve codes as submitted, revise the proposed code, and approve it as revised, or return the proposed code for revision and re–submission.

REFERENCE Government Code Sections 87300 and 87306 pro - vide that agencies shall adopt and promulgate conflict– of–interest codes pursuant to the Political Reform Act and amend their codes when change is necessitated by changed circumstances. CONTACT Any inquiries concerning the proposed conflict– of–interest code should be made to Belen Cisneros, Fair Political Practices Commission, 1102 Q Street, Suite 3050, Sacramento, California 95811, or email bcisneros@fppc.ca.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF PROPOSED CONFLICT–OF–INTEREST CODES Copies of the proposed conflict–of–interest codes may be obtained from the Commission offices or the respective agency. Requests for copies from the Commission should be made to Belen Cisneros, Fair Political Practices Commission, 1102 Q Street, Suite

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1118 3050, Sacramento, California 95811, or email bcisner- os@fppc.ca.gov. TITLE 10. HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE AMEND

SECTION 6464 The California Health Benefit Exchange/Covered California (the Exchange) Board proposes to amend the regulation described below after considering all comments, objections, and recommendations regard - ing the proposed action. PUBLIC HEARING The Exchange has not scheduled a public hearing on this proposed action. However, the Exchange will hold a hearing if it receives a written request for a public hearing from any interested person, or his or her au - thorized representative, no later than 15 days before the close of the written comment period.

WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Any interested person, or his or her authorized rep - resentative, may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulatory action to the Exchange. The written comment period closes at noon (12:00 p.m.) on October 22, 2024 (45 days after the published date). The Exchange will consider only comments re- ceived at the Exchange’s office by that time.

Submit written comments to: Jocelyn Acosta Regulations Analyst California Health Benefit Exchange (Covered California) 1601 Exposition Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95815 Comments may also be submitted by facsimile (FAX) at 916–403–4468 or by email to regulations@ covered.ca.gov. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Government Code

section 100504, subdivision (a) (6) authorizes the Exchange Board to adopt rules and reg- ulations, as necessary. The proposed regulation im - plements, interprets, and makes specific Government Code

section 100503, subdivisions (a), (h), and (s), and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Guidance Regarding Identity Proofing for the Marketplace, Medicaid, and CHIP, and Disclosure of Certain Data Obtained through the Data Services Hub (June 11, 2013). INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW

Summary of Existing Laws and Effect of the Proposed Regulations In March 2010, President Obama signed feder - al healthcare reform legislation called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). It creat - ed the opportunity for each state to establish a state– based health insurance exchange to implement the ACA.

California chose to operate an exchange that is commonly known as “Covered California.” For pur - poses of this Notice, Covered California will be re - ferred to as the “Exchange.” The Exchange’s mission is to increase the number of insured Californians, improve health care quality, lower costs, and reduce health disparities through an innovative, competitive marketplace that empowers consumers to choose their health plan.

That same year, 2010, California chose to operate its own exchange as the California Legislature en - acted and the governor signed, legislation establish - ing the California Health Exchange (now also known as “Covered California,”) and its governing Board. (Stats. 2010,

chapter 659,

section 2, (SB 900, [Alquist, Steinberg]); Stats 2010,

chapter 655 (AB 1602, [Perez].)

Section 2 of AB 1602 expressed the Legislature’s intent in creating the Exchange and its governing Board as follows: “It is the intent of the Legislature to enact the necessary statutory changes to California law in order to establish an American Health Benefit Exchange in California and its administrative au - thority in a manner that is consistent with the feder - al Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148), as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–152), hereafter the federal act.

In doing so, it is the intent of the Legislature to do all of the follow - ing: Reduce the number of uninsured Californians by creating an organized, transparent marketplace for Californians to purchase affordable, quality health care coverage, to claim available federal tax credits and cost–sharing subsidies, and to meet the personal responsibility requirements imposed under the federal act. (

b) Strengthen the health care delivery system. (

c) Guarantee the availability and renewability of health care coverage through the private health insurance market to qualified individuals and qualified small employers. (

d) Require that health care service plans and health insurers issuing coverage in the individual and small employer markets compete on the basis of price, quality, and service, and not on risk selection. (

e) Meet the requirements of the federal act and all ap- plicable federal guidance and regulations.” State law also specifies the powers and duties of the executive board of the Exchange. Government

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1119 Code

section 100504, subdivision (

a) authorizes the Exchange’s Board of Directors to adopt rules and reg- ulations, as necessary. The Exchange proposes this permanent rulemaking in furtherance of its rulemak - ing authority to implement, interpret, and make spe - cific state and federal laws.

The Exchange is required to establish the criteria and process for eligibility determination, enrollment, and disenrollment of enrollees and potential enrollees in California, provide for the processing of applica - tions and the enrollment and disenrollment of enroll - ees, and exercise all powers reasonably necessary to carry out and comply with the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the Government Code and the ACA. (Gov.

Code, § 100503, subdivisions (a), (h) & (s).) The Exchange currently provides rigorous system features and procedures that ensure that individuals who apply for coverage or who provide enrollment assistance are who they say they are.

However, for continued use of the Federal Data Services Hub for verification of income and social security data, CMS guidance requires state exchanges to establish remote identity verification for customers who apply on - line and over the phone. (CMS, Guidance Regarding Identity Proofing for the Marketplace, Medicaid, and CHIP, and the Disclosure of Certain Data Obtained through the Data Services Hub (June 11, 2013), pages 1–2.) As a result, the Exchange integrated the feder - al remote identity verification service for consumers who apply online or over the phone.

These proposed amendments will provide the public with clear stan - dards for identity verification, including the processes that will be used for paper and non–paper (i.e., elec - tronic or telephonic) applications and the alternate pro- cess should the initial identify verification fail. These amendments allow the Exchange to continue using the federal data services hub by complying with existing federal guidance. The Exchange is proposing to make amendments to California Code of Regulations, title 10,

section 6464. Objectives and Anticipated Benefits of the Proposed Regulation The broad objective of this proposed regulatory ac - tion is to make edits that ensure clarity and address stakeholder requests. If approved, this regulation will assist the Exchange with the implementation of identi- ty verification requirements.

Anticipated benefits of this proposed regulation include: ● Providing consumers with clear guidelines on how the Exchange will verify the identity for con- sumers who apply in either paper or non–paper formats. ● Ensuring compliance with federal requirements. ● Protecting and safeguarding California consum - ers from the unauthorized and illegal access to, or disclosure of, sensitive information such as feder- al tax information, personal health information, and personal identifying information, confiden - tial information, or financial information con - tained in the information systems and devices of the Exchange, or any other information as re - quired by federal law or guidance.

Evaluation of Consistency and Compatibility with Existing State Regulations After an evaluation of current regulations, the Exchange determined that these proposed amended regulations are not inconsistent or incompatible with any existing state regulations. This evaluation includ - ed a review of the laws that regulate the Exchange and specifically those statutes and regulations related to health insurance. Exchange staff also conducted an internet search of other state agency regulations.

The Exchange has made its best effort to conform its reg - ulations to State law and does not know of any State statutes or regulations conflicting with these proposed regulations. The proposed amendments do not conflict with any other regulations governing other Certified Representatives. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE None. DOCUMENTS RELIED UPON Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Guidance Regarding Identity Proofing for the Marketplace, Medicaid, and CHIP, and the Disclosure of Certain Data Obtained through the Data Services Hub (June 11, 2013).

DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION The Executive Director of the California Health Benefit Exchange has made the following initial determinations: Matters prescribed by statute applicable to the agency or to any specific regulation or class of reg - ulations: None. Mandate on local agencies or school districts: None. Cost or savings to any state agency: None. Cost to any local agency or school district which must be reimbursed pursuant to Government Code sections 17500 et seq.: None. Other nondiscretionary costs or savings imposed on local agencies: None.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1120 Costs or savings in federal funding to the state : There is no other impact on federal funding to the state as a result of these regulations. Significant effect on housing costs: None. Effect on small business : The proposed regulations will not affect small businesses because the regulations apply to the Exchange identity verification process as well as individual consumers applying for health cov- erage through the Exchange.

Significant, statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states: None. Cost impacts on a representative private person or business: The Exchange is not aware of any cost im - pacts that a representative private person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. Business Reporting Requirement: None.

RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT/ANALYSIS The Exchange concludes regarding the proposed regulations that it is: (1) unlikely to create or eliminate any jobs in the State; (2) unlikely to create or eliminate businesses within the State; (3) unlikely to impact the expansion of businesses currently doing business in California; (4) likely to provide benefits to the health and wel - fare of California residents; and (5) unlikely to provide benefits to worker safety and the state’s environment.

Benefits of the regulations, including, but not limited to, benefits to the health, safety, and wel - fare of California residents, worker safety, and the state’s environment and quality of life, among any other benefits identified by the agency. The regulation has a number of benefits which are tied to the Exchange’s overall mission. The Exchange is committed to improving the consumer experience in obtaining health insurance.

The regulation ensures that identity proofing is used to protect the privacy of personal information, such that only the appropri - ate individuals have access to data to which access is restricted. A robust identity proofing process is a key piece of the comprehensive privacy and security framework that is needed when providing interactive access to an eligibility process that includes sensitive federal and state data.

Anticipated benefits of this proposed regulation include: ● Providing consumers with clear guidelines on how the Exchange will verify the identity for con- sumers who apply in either paper or non–paper formats. ● Ensuring compliance with federal requirements. ● Protecting and safeguarding California consum - ers from the unauthorized and illegal access to, or disclosure of, sensitive information such as feder- al tax information, personal health information, and personal identifying information, confiden - tial information, or financial information con - tained in the information systems and devices of the Exchange, or any other information as re - quired by federal law or guidance.

This proposed regulatory action will not affect worker safety and the state’s environment. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES In accordance with Government Code

section 11346.5, subdivision (a) (13), the Exchange must de - termine that no reasonable alternative considered or otherwise identified and brought to the attention of the Exchange is more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed, is as effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or is more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law.

The Exchange invites interested persons to present statements or arguments with respect to alternatives to the proposed regulations at the scheduled hearing or during the written comment period.

CONTACT PERSONS Inquiries concerning the proposed administrative action may be directed to: Jocelyn Acosta California Health Benefit Exchange (Covered California) 1601 Exposition Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95815 Telephone: (916) 954–3132 The backup contact person for inquiries concerning the proposed administrative action may be directed to: Crystal Hirst California Health Benefit Exchange (Covered California) 1601 Exposition Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95815 Telephone: (916) 228–8313 Please direct copies of the proposed text of the reg - ulations, the Initial Statement of Reasons, the modi -

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1121 fied text of the regulations, if any, or other information upon which the rulemaking is based to Jocelyn Acosta at the above contact information. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS Availability of Initial Statement of Reasons, Text of Proposed Regulations and Rulemaking File The Exchange will have the entire rulemaking file available for inspection and copying throughout the rulemaking process at its office at the above address.

As of the date of this notice is published in the Notice Register, the rulemaking file will consist of this no - tice, the proposed text of the regulation and the Initial Statement of Reasons. Copies may be obtained by contacting Jocelyn Acosta at the address or phone number listed above. Availability of Changed or Modified Text After holding a hearing, if requested, and consid - ering all timely and relevant comments received, the Exchange may adopt the proposed regulations sub - stantially as described in this notice.

If the Exchange makes modifications which are sufficiently related to the originally proposed text, it will make the modified text to the public at least 15 days before the Exchange adopts the regulations as revised. Please send requests for copies of any modified regulations to the attention of Jocelyn Acosta at the address indicated above. The Exchange will accept written comments on the mod - ified regulations for 15 days after the date on which they are made available.

Availability of the Final Statement of Reasons Upon its completion, copies of the Final Statement of Reasons may be obtained by contacting Jocelyn Acosta at the above address. Availability of Documents on the Internet Copies of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Initial Statement of Reasons and the proposed text of the regulations in underline and strikeout can be ac - cessed through our website at www.hbex.coveredca. com/regulations. TITLE 11.

COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING EMPLOYMENT STATUS NOTIFICATIONS Notice is hereby given that the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) propos- es to amend regulations in Division 2 of Title 11 of the California Code of Regulations as described be - low in the Informative Digest. A public hearing is not scheduled. Pursuant to Government Code (GC) sec - tion 11346.8, any interested person, or their duly au - thorized representative, may request a public hearing. POST must receive the written request no later than 15 days prior to the close of the public comment period.

Public Comments Due by October 21, 2024. Notice is also given that any interested person, or authorized representative, may submit written com - ment(

s) relevant to the proposed regulatory action by fax at (916) 404–5619, by email to Katelynn Poulos at Katelynn.Poulos@post.ca.gov or by letter to: Commission on POST Attention: Katelynn Poulos 860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100 West Sacramento, CA 95605–1630 AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE This proposal is made pursuant to the authority vested by Penal Code (PC)

section 13503 (authority of POST) and PC § 13506 (POST authority to adopt regulations). This proposal is intended to interpret, implement, and make specific PC § 13503(e), which authorizes POST to develop and implement programs to increase the effectiveness of law enforcement, in - cluding programs involving training and education courses. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 2 (2021). SB 2 (2021) made significant changes to existing Government and Penal Codes, re - spectively.

These changes provide for additional peace officer eligibility requirements. SB 2 (2021) also grants POST the authority to certify all peace officers in California, and subsequently take action against those certifications, should POST determine serious mis - conduct occurred. While the peace officer eligibility requirements went into effect on January 1, 2022, the remaining changes to Government and Penal Codes went into effect on January 1, 2023. POST continues to review and update processes and regulatory actions in response to the implementation of SB 2 (2021).

This rulemaking action clarifies and makes spe - cific the information required to be submitted on the Affidavit of Separation Form, (POST 2–357) to be more appropriately aligned with the requirements of PC § 13510.9(

d) and to specify the means by which POST shall be notified of convictions identified in GC § 1029 as disqualifiers for eligibility as a peace officer. This rulemaking action also clarifies terminology and instructions as well as maintains consistency with Penal Code language.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1122 Anticipated Benefits of the Proposed Amendments: The benefits anticipated by the proposed amend - ments to the regulation will provide clarity regard - ing the information required to be reported on the Affidavit of Separation Form (POST 2–357) and will specify the means by which POST shall be notified of convictions identified in GC § 1029 as disqualifiers for eligibility as a peace officer. This will increase the effi- ciency of the state of California in delivering services to stakeholders.

Thus, law enforcement standards are maintained and effective in preserving peace, protec - tion of public health, safety, and welfare in the state. The proposed amendments will have no impact on worker safety or the state’s environment. Evaluation of Inconsistency/Incompatibility with Existing State Regulations: POST has determined that these proposed amend - ments are not inconsistent nor incompatible with ex - isting regulations.

After conducting a review for any regulations that would relate to or affect this area, POST has concluded that these are the only regula - tions that concern processes and procedures for peace officer eligibility in the state. FORMS/DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ● Affidavit of Separation Form (POST 2–357) (Revision Date 01/2023). DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION POST has made the following initial determinations: Mandate on local agencies or school districts: None. Cost or savings to any state agency: None.

Costs to any local agency or school district which must be reimbursed in accordance with GC §§ 17500 through 17630: None. Other non–discretionary costs or savings imposed on local agencies: None. Costs or savings in federal funding to the state: None. Cost impacts on a representative private persons or business: POST is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action.

Significant, statewide adverse economic impact di - rectly affecting California businesses: POST has de - termined that the proposed regulations will not have a significant, statewide adverse economic impact di - rectly affecting businesses, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states. Significant effect on housing costs: None.

Small Business Determination: POST has deter - mined that the proposed regulations will not affect small businesses because the regulation addresses re - quirements that are currently in place as they relate to understanding the status or validity of a peace officer’s certification and/or appointment and only affect law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the Commission’s main function to establish and maintain training stan - dards for law enforcement has no financial effect on small businesses.

RESULTS OF ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS/ASSESSMENT POST concludes that it is (1) unlikely the proposal will create nor eliminate jobs in the state of California, (2) unlikely that the proposal will create nor eliminate any businesses, and (3) unlikely that the proposed reg- ulations will result in the expansion of businesses cur- rently doing business within the state.

Benefits of the Proposed Action: As stated above under the Informative Digest/Policy Statement Overview, the benefits of the regulation will increase the efficiency of the state of California in delivering services to stakeholders by providing clarity regard - ing the information required to be reported on the Affidavit of Separation Form (POST 2–357) and to specify the means by which POST shall be notified of convictions identified in GC § 1029 as disqualifiers for eligibility as a peace officer.

Thus, the law enforce- ment standards are maintained and effective in pre - serving peace, protection of public health, safety, and welfare in California. There would be no impact that would affect worker safety or the state’s environment.

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES In accordance with GC § 11346.5, subdivision (a) (13), POST must determine that no reasonable al - ternative it considered, or that has otherwise identified and brought to its attention, would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is pro - posed, or would be as effective as and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost–effective to affected private per - sons and equally effective in implementing the statu - tory policy or other provision of law than the proposed action.

CONTACT PERSONS Questions regarding this proposed regulatory ac - tion may be directed to Katelynn Poulos, Commission on POST, 860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100, West Sacramento, CA 95605–1630 at (916) 227–4894. General questions regarding the regulatory pro -

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1123 cess may be directed to Ashley Anderson at (916) 970–4635. TEXT OF PROPOSAL Individuals may request copies of the proposed text (the “express terms”) of the regulations, the initial statement of reasons, the modified text of the regu - lations, if any, or other information upon which the rulemaking is based to, the Commission on POST at 860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100, West Sacramento, CA 95605–1630. These documents are also lo - cated on the POST Website at https://post.ca.gov/ Regulatory–Actions.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS/ AVAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT Following the public comment period, the Commission may adopt the proposal substantially as set forth without further notice, or the Commission may modify the proposal if such modifications re - main sufficiently related to the text as described in the Informative Digest.

If the Commission makes changes to the language before the date of adoption, the text of any modified language, clearly indicated, will be made available at least 15 days before adoption to all persons whose comments were received by POST during the public comment period and to all persons who request notification from POST of the availabil - ity of such changes. A request for the modified text should be addressed to the agency official designated in this notice. The Commission will accept written comments on the modified text for 15 days after the date that the revised text is made available.

AVAILABILITY AND LOCATION OF THE RULEMAKING FILE AND THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS The rulemaking file contains all information upon which POST is basing this proposal and is available for public inspection by contacting the person(

s) named above. As of the date this notice is published in the Notice Register, the rulemaking file consists of this notice, the proposed text of the regulations, and the initial statement of reasons. To request a copy of the Final Statement of Reasons once it has been approved, submit a written request to the contact person(

s) named above. TITLE 24. BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO BUILDING STANDARDS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION REGARDING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24,

PART 1 (BSC 04/24) Notice is hereby given that the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) proposes to adopt, ap- prove, codify, and publish changes to building stan - dards contained in the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24,

Part 1. The CBSC is proposing building standards related to the 2025 California Administrative Code, Title 24,

Part 1. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Reference: Government Code Sections 11346.5(a) (1), 11346.5(a) (15) and 11346.5(a) (17). A public hearing has not been scheduled; however, written comments will be accepted from September 6, 2024, until midnight on October 21, 2024. Comments may be submitted to CBSC via: Email: cbsc@dgs.ca.gov US Mail postmarked no later than October 21, 2024: California Building Standards Commission Attention: Public Comments 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Note: Only comments received in an accessible for- mat will be viewable via CBSC’s website.

Any interested person, or his or her duly authorized representative, may request no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written comment period that a pub - lic hearing be held. The public will have an opportunity to provide writ- ten and oral comments regarding the proposed action on building standards at a public meeting to be con - ducted by CBSC to be scheduled at a date near the end of the current adoption cycle. A meeting notice will be issued announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting. POST–HEARING MODIFICATIONS TO THE TEXT OF THE REGULATIONS Reference: Government Code (GC)

Section 11346.5(a) (18).

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1124 Following the public comment period, CBSC may adopt the proposed building standards substantially as proposed in this notice or with modifications that are sufficiently related to the original proposed text and notice of proposed changes. If modifications are made, the full text of the proposed modifications, clearly in - dicated, will be made available to the public for at least 15 days prior to the date on which CBSC adopts, amends, or repeals the regulation(s).

CBSC will accept written comments on the modified building standards during the 15–day period. NOTE: To be notified of any modifications, you must submit written/oral comments or request that you be notified of any modifications. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (2). CBSC proposes to adopt these building standards under the authority granted by Health and Safety Code Sections 18931, 18934 and 18949.6. The purpose of these building standards is to im - plement, interpret, or make specific the provisions of Health and Safety Code Sections 18931, 18934 and 18949.6. INFORMATIVE DIGEST Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (3).

Summary of Existing Laws HSC

Section 18931 establishes the duties of CBSC to review and approve, return for amendment, or reject the building standards adopted by state agencies; cod- ify and publish the adopted and approved standards; resolve conflict; ensure consistency; hear appeals and adopt procedural regulations to administer these duties. HSC

Section 18934 mandates state agencies pro - posing to adopt building standards to adopt and CBSC to approve regulations establishing procedures to en - sure public participation in the development of build - ing standards and regulations. HSC

Section 18949.6 requires CBSC to adopt reg - ulations setting forth the procedure for the adoption of building standards and administrative regulations that apply directly to the implementation or enforcement of building standards. The adoption process is required to facilitate the triennial adoption of model codes and allow for public review of proposed building standards and administrative regulations.

Summary of Existing Regulations

Chapter 1 of the 2022 California Administrative Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24,

Part 1) contains regulations that explain the various re - sponsibilities and functions of CBSC addressing the development, adoption, and publication of building standards in Title 24, California Code of Regulations. It also includes requirements for state proposing agen- cies and state adopting agencies involved in the devel- opment of building standards.

Summary of Effect The proposed amendments to

Chapter 1, of

Part 1, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, are be - ing made to clarify, implement, and make specific requirements relative to procedures for compliance with CBSC rulemaking processes by state adopting and proposing agencies. Specific rationale is provided for each item within the Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR). Comparable Federal Statute or Regulations There are no comparable federal statutes or regula - tions related to the CBSC proposed action. Policy Statement Overview The proposed amendments to

Chapter 1 of the 2025 California Administrative Code address necessary procedures for compliance with CBSC rulemaking processes by state adopting and proposing agencies and specific requirements relative to the signatures on and number of copies of rulemaking submittals. The amendments are purposed to assist the public and state agencies with the requirements and processes re- garding rulemaking procedures. Evaluation of Consistency CBSC has determined that the proposed adminis - trative regulations are not inconsistent or incompatible with existing state regulations.

OTHER MATTERS PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE APPLICABLE TO THE AGENCY OR TO ANY SPECIFIC REGULATION OR CLASS OF REGULATIONS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (4). CBSC has determined that there are no other mat - ters prescribed by statute applicable to the agency or to any specific regulation or class of regulations. MANDATE ON LOCAL AGENCIES OR SCHOOL DISTRICTS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (5). CBSC has determined that the proposed regulatory action WOULD NOT impose a mandate on local agen- cies or school districts. CBSC does not have authority to impose building standards or regulations on school districts. Further, the proposed amendments are ad - ministrative in nature and will only impact procedures for compliance with CBSC rulemaking processes by state adopting and proposing agencies.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1125 ESTIMATE OF COST OR SAVINGS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (6). An estimate, prepared in accordance with instruc - tions adopted by Department of Finance, of cost or savings to any state agency, local agency, or school district. A. Cost or Savings to any state agency: YES. B. Cost to any local agency required to be reim - bursed under

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Division 4: NO. C. Cost to any school district required to be reim - bursed under

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Division 4: NO. D. Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: NO. E. Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: NO. Estimate: The proposed regulations have a poten - tial to reduce printing expenses for state agencies, but they are negligible and impossible to provide a num - ber. The approximate estimation is 50% savings on the cost associated with printing of the rulemaking docu - ments required to be submitted to CBSC. INITIAL DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT STATEWIDE ADVERSE ECONOMIC IMPACT ON BUSINESSES Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (8). CBSC has made an initial determination that this regulatory action would not have a significant adverse economic impact on California business enterprises and individuals, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states. Declaration of Evidence Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (8). In making the declaration, the agency shall provide in the record of facts, evidence, documents, testimony, or other evidence that the agency relied upon to sup - port its initial determination of no effect. CBSC has determined that the amendments being proposed are purely administrative in nature and will only impact

Part 1 of Title 24 regarding procedures for compliance with CBSC rulemaking processes by state adopting and proposing agencies. The public is welcome to submit any information, facts, or docu - ments either supporting CBSC’s initial determination or finding to the contrary. FINDING OF NECESSITY FOR THE PUBLIC’S HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFAR E Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (11). Any regulation that requires a report shall not apply to businesses, unless the agency makes a finding that it is necessary for the health, safety, or welfare of the public that the regulations apply to businesses. N/A. COST IMPACT ON REPRESENTATIVE PRIVATE PERSON OR BUSINESS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (9). Describe all cost impacts that a representative pri - vate person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. If no cost impact, provide the following statement: CBSC is not aware of any cost impacts that a repre- sentative private person or business would necessari - ly incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. ASSESSMENT OF EFFECT OF REGULATIONS UPON JOBS AND BUSINESS EXPANSION, ELIMINATION OR CREATION Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (10). The CBSC has assessed whether and to what extent this proposal will affect the following: A. The creation or elimination of jobs within the State of California. These regulations will not affect the creation or cause the elimination of jobs within the State of California. B. The creation of new businesses or the elimination of existing businesses within the State of California. This regulation will not affect the creation of new businesses or elimination of existing businesses with - in the State of California. C.

The expansion of businesses currently doing business within the State of California. These regulations will not affect the expansion of businesses currently doing business within the State of California. D. The benefits of the regulation to the health and welfare of California residents, worker safety, and the state’s environment. These regulations will not affect the health and wel- fare of California residents, or worker safety. These regulations are administrative in nature and impact procedures for the administration of the rulemaking process.

The proposed amendments have a potential to save natural resources associated with elimination of unnecessary printing which may benefit the state’s environment.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1126 ESTIMATED COST OF COMPLIANCE OF STANDARDS THAT WOULD IMPACT HOUSING Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (12). CBSC has determined that this proposal would not have a significant effect on housing costs. CBSC does not have authority to impose building standards or regulations affecting housing. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (13). CBSC has determined that no reasonable alternative considered by CBSC or that has otherwise been iden - tified and brought to the attention of CBSC would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed or would be as effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action.

In addition, no reasonable alterna - tive considered by CBSC or that has otherwise been identified and brought to the attention of CBSC would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provisions of law. AVAILABILITY OF RULEMAKING DOCUMENTS Reference: Government Code Sections 11346.5(a) (16) and 11346.5(a) (20). All of the information upon which the proposed reg- ulations are based is contained in the rulemaking file, which is available for public review, by contacting the person named below.

This notice, the express terms and initial statement of reasons can be accessed from the CBSC website: dgs.ca.gov/BSC. Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (19). Interested parties may obtain a copy of the final statement of reasons, once it has been prepared, by making a written request to the contact person named below or at the CBSC website: dgs.ca.gov/BSC. Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (21). CBSC shall provide, upon request, a description of proposed changes included in the proposed action, in the manner provided by

Section 11346.6, to accom - modate a person with a visual or other disability for which effective communication is required under state or federal law. The statement shall note that providing the accessible description of proposed changes may require extending the period of public comment for the proposed action. CBSC CONTACT PERSON FOR PROCEDURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (14).

General questions regarding procedural and admin - istrative issues should be addressed to: Kevin Day, Deputy Executive Director 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Telephone: (916) 263–0916 PROPOSING STATE AGENCY CONTACT PERSON FOR SUBSTANTIVE OR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ON THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO BUILDING STANDARDS Specific questions regarding the substantive or tech- nical aspects of the proposed changes to the building standards should be addressed to: Primary Contact: Carol Hagler, Associate Governmental Project Analyst 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Telephone: (916) 263–5889 Email: Carol.Hagler@dgs.ca.gov Back up Contact: Irina Brauzman, Supervising Architect 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Telephone: (916) 263–0916 Email: Irina.Brauzman@dgs.ca.gov TITLE 24.

BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO BUILDING STANDARDS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION REGARDING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24,

PART 2 (BSC 05/24) Notice is hereby given that the California Building Standards Commission proposes to adopt, approve, codify, and publish changes to building standards con- tained in the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24,

Part 2. The CBSC is proposing building stan-

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1127 dards related to the 2025 California Building Code, Title 24,

Part 2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Reference: Government Code Sections 11346.5(a) (1), 11346.5(a) (15) and 11346.5(a) (17). A public hearing has not been scheduled; however, written comments will be accepted from September 6, 2024, until midnight on October 21, 2024. Comments may be submitted to CBSC via: Email: cbsc@dgs.ca.gov US Mail postmarked no later than October 21, 2024: California Building Standards Commission Attention: Public Comments 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Note: Only comments received in an accessible for- mat will be viewable via CBSC’s website.

Any interested person, or his or her duly authorized representative, may request no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written comment period that a pub - lic hearing be held. The public will have an opportunity to provide writ- ten and oral comments regarding the proposed action on building standards at a public meeting to be con - ducted by CBSC to be scheduled at a date near the end of the current adoption cycle. A meeting notice will be issued announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting. POST–HEARING MODIFICATIONS TO THE TEXT OF THE REGULATIONS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (18). Following the public comment period, CBSC may adopt the proposed building standards substantially as proposed in this notice or with modifications that are sufficiently related to the original proposed text and notice of proposed changes. If modifications are made, the full text of the proposed modifications, clearly in - dicated, will be made available to the public for at least 15 days prior to the date on which CBSC adopts, amends, or repeals the regulation(s). CBSC will accept written comments on the modified building standards during the 15–day period.

NOTE: To be notified of any modifications, you must submit written/oral comments or request that you be notified of any modifications. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (2). BSC proposes to adopt these building standards un- der the authority granted by Health and Safety Code Sections 18928, 18928.1, 18929, 18931, 18932, 18934.5, 18940.5 and 18942(b). The purpose of these building standards is to im - plement, interpret, or make specific the provisions of Health and Safety Code Sections 18928, 18928.1, 18930, 18931, 18932, 18934.5, 18938(b), 18940.5, 18942(

b) and 115920–115929. INFORMATIVE DIGEST Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (3).

Summary of Existing Laws HSC

Section 18928 sets forth that each state agen - cy adopting or proposing adoption of a model code shall adopt or propose adoption of the most recent edi- tion of the model codes within one year after the date of publication of the model code, national standard, or specification. HSC

Section 18928.1 specifies that building stan - dards adopted or approved by CBSC shall incorporate text of the model codes, applicable national specifica- tions or published standards, in whole or in part, only by reference, with appropriate additions or deletions therefrom. HSC Sections 18929 outlines the process for adop- tion of administrative regulations applying to imple - mentation or enforcement of building standards and publication in the administrative part of Title 24. HSC

Section 18930 requires building standards ad- opted or proposed by state agencies be submitted to the CBSC for approval or adoption prior to codifica - tion and establishes the analysis, criteria, review con - siderations, and factual determinations for the approv- al or adoption of building standards (9–Point Criteria). HSC

Section 18931 establishes the duties of the Commission to review and approve, return for amend- ment, or reject the building standards adopted by state agencies; codify and publish the adopted and approved standards; resolve conflict; ensure consistency; hear appeals and adopt procedural regulations to adminis - ter these duties. HSC

Section 18932 establishes the contents and format of the building standards code. HSC

Section 18934.5 authorizes CBSC to adopt, approve, codify, and publish building standards for the design and construction of state buildings, including California State University buildings and, to the ex - tent permitted by law, University of California build - ings, where no state agency has the authority to adopt building standards applicable to state buildings. HSC

Section 18938(

b) sets forth that building standards contained in the model codes and adopted by reference into the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, shall apply to all occupancies through-

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1128 out the state and shall become effective 180 days after publication in Title 24 or at a later date as established by the commission. HSC

Section 18940.5 authorizes CBSC and other state agencies that propose green building standards for inclusion in

Part 11 of the Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations to the extent feasible, reference or reprint green building standards in other parts of Title 24. For purposes of compliance with this section, the republication of these provisions in other parts of Title 24 shall not be considered duplication in violation of HSC

Section 18930. HSC

Section 18942(

b) requires CBSC to publish the Swimming Pool Safety Act (HSC Sections 115920 through 115929) within the requirements for single– family residential occupancies contained in

Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. HSC Sections 115920 through 115929 are known as the Swimming Pool Safety Act. The Swimming Pool Safety Act establishes minimum standards for pool safety and is required to be published within the requirements for single–family residential occupan - cies contained in

Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations by HSC

Section 18942(b).

Summary of Existing Regulations The existing 2022 California Building Code (CBC) is

Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. The 2022 CBC incorporates, by adoption by the BSC, the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) of the International Code Council (ICC), with amend - ments for state buildings and buildings constructed by the University of California and California State Universities promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission. Additional BSC amendments to model code language in the 2024 IBC resolve con - flicts with existing California laws or regulations, pur- suant to HSC

Section 18931.

Summary of Effect BSC is mandated to adopt the most current editions of the model codes. This proposed action by BSC will repeal the 2021 IBC and adopt the 2024 IBC with ex - isting and new editorial amendments into the 2025 edition of the CBC. This proposed action will make the 2022 CBC inoperative upon the effective date of 2025 CBC on January 1, 2026. BSC’s amendments are applicable to state buildings, state colleges and uni - versities, pursuant to Health and Safety Code

Section 18934.5. Additionally, the proposed action will: ● Make editorial changes to currently adopted amendments to improve clarity and maintain the most current building standards for the pro - tection of public health and welfare in the built environment. ● Make editorial amendments to the 2024 IBC model code language to resolve conflicts with ex- isting California laws or regulations, pursuant to HSC

Section 18931. ● Continue to reference or reprint green building standards into the 2025 CBC, as appropriate, pur- suant to HSC

Section 18940.5 The Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR) provides a complete description of the proposed building stan - dards effect. Comparable Federal Statute or Regulations There are no comparable federal statutes or regula - tions related to the proposed action by BSC.

Policy Statement Overview This proposed adoption of the most current edi - tion of the IBC, by reference through the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, makes it applicable to construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, re - placement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, lo - cation, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures throughout the State of California as specified in

Chapter 1 of the CBC. The adoption of the most current edition of the IBC provides an up–to–date reference document for exist - ing buildings to be repaired, relocated, altered, add - ed to, or otherwise modified under the next triennial edition of the CBC. BSC’s amendments are applicable to state buildings, state colleges and universities, as specified in

Chapter 1 of the CBC. The broad objective of the proposed action is to maintain building regulations in conformance with existing state laws and regulations by resolving con - flict, duplication, and overlap in building standards in the code. Evaluation of Consistency BSC has determined that the proposed regulations are not inconsistent or incompatible with existing state regulations. The amendments are proposed to provide regulatory consistency for the code user. OTHER MATTERS PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE APPLICABLE TO THE AGENCY OR TO ANY SPECIFIC REGULATION OR CLASS OF REGULATIONS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (4). BSC has determined that there are no other matters prescribed by statute applicable to the agency or to any specific regulation of class of regulations.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1129 MANDATE ON LOCAL AGENCIES OR SCHOOL DISTRICTS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (5). BSC has determined that the proposed regulatory action would not impose a mandate on local agencies or school districts. BSC does not have authority to propose building standards for schools. HSC

Section 18928 requires adoption of the most recent edition of the applicable model codes. HSC

Section 18938(

b) makes building standards contained in the model codes, as adopted by reference into the California Building Standards Code, applicable to all occupancies throughout the State of California as prescribed. This proposal makes clarifying changes to existing code language with no intended change in regulatory effect. BSC’s amendments apply to elements of state buildings, state colleges, and universities only or re - solve conflicts with existing California laws or regula- tions pursuant to HSC

Section 18931. ESTIMATE OF COST OR SAVINGS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (6). An estimate, prepared in accordance with instruc - tions adopted by Department of Finance, of cost or savings to any state agency, local agency, or school district. A. Cost or Savings to any state agency: NO. B. Cost to any local agency required to be reim - bursed under

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Division 4: NO. C. Cost to any school district required to be reim - bursed under

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Division 4: NO. D. Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: NO. E. Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: NO. Estimate: BSC has determined that this proposed action makes only clarifying changes to existing code language and would have no intended change in reg - ulatory effect. This proposal does not impose new mandates on local agencies that would require state reimbursement pursuant to

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) Division 4 of the Government Code. INITIAL DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT STATEWIDE ADVERSE ECONOMIC IMPACT ON BUSINESSES Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (8). If the agency makes an initial determination that the adoption/amendment/repeal of this regulation will not have a significant, statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states, it shall make a declaration to that effect. BSC has made an initial determination that the adoption of this regulation will not have a significant statewide adverse economic impact on businesses, in- cluding the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states. Declaration of Evidence Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (8). In making the declaration, the agency shall provide in the record of facts, evidence, documents, testimony, or other evidence that the agency relied upon to sup - port its initial determination of no effect. BSC affirms that the rulemaking action complies with the mandates set forth by the Health and Safety Code Sections 18928 and 18934.5. This rulemaking adopts the 2024 IBC with minor editorial changes and no intended change in regulatory effect. The amend - ments are to provide clarifications and eliminate con - flicts with existing building standards.

Therefore, BSC has determined that there are no other facts, evidence, documents, testimony, or other evidence upon which BSC relied to support its initial determination of no effect pursuant to Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (8). The public is welcome to submit any information, facts, or documents either supporting BSC’s initial determination or finding to the contrary. FINDING OF NECESSITY FOR THE PUBLIC’S HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (11). Any regulation that requires a report shall not apply to businesses, unless the agency makes a finding that it is necessary for the health, safety, or welfare of the public that the regulations apply to businesses. The proposed regulatory action does not require a report by any business or agency, so BSC has not made a finding of necessity for public’s health, safety or welfare. COST IMPACT ON REPRESENTATIVE PRIVATE PERSON OR BUSINESS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (9). Describe all cost impacts that a representative pri - vate person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. If no cost impact, provide the following statement: BSC is not aware of any cost impacts that a repre - sentative private person or business would necessari -

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1130 ly incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. ASSESSMENT OF EFFECT OF REGULATIONS UPON JOBS AND BUSINESS EXPANSION, ELIMINATION OR CREATION Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (10). The BSC has assessed whether and to what extent this proposal will affect the following: A. The creation or elimination of jobs within the State of California. This regulation will not affect the creation or elimi - nation of jobs within the State of California. B. The creation of new businesses or the elimination of existing businesses within the State of California. This regulation will not affect the creation of new businesses or elimination of existing businesses with - in the State of California. C. The expansion of businesses currently doing business within the State of California.

This regulation will not affect the expansion of busi- nesses currently doing business within the State of California. D. The benefits of the regulation to the health and welfare of California residents, worker safety, and the state’s environment. These regulations will update and clarify minimum building standards and eliminate conflicts with exist - ing building standards, which will provide clarity and regulatory consistency for the code user increasing protection of public health and safety, worker safety and the environment.

ESTIMATED COST OF COMPLIANCE OF STANDARDS THAT WOULD IMPACT HOUSING Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (12). BSC has determined there would be no cost to com- ply with these proposed building standards. BSC does not have authority to impose building standards or regulations applicable to housing. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (13). BSC has determined that no reasonable alternative considered by BSC or that has otherwise been iden - tified and brought to the attention of BSC would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed or would be as effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action.

In addition, no reasonable alternative considered by BSC or that has otherwise been iden - tified and brought to the attention of BSC would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provisions of law. AVAILABILITY OF RULEMAKING DOCUMENTS Reference: Government Code Sections 11346.5(a) (16) and 11346.5(a) (20). All of the information upon which the proposed reg- ulations are based is contained in the rulemaking file, which is available for public review, by contacting the person named below.

This notice, the express terms and initial statement of reasons can be accessed from the CBSC website: dgs.ca.gov/BSC. Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (19). Interested parties may obtain a copy of the final statement of reasons, once it has been prepared, by making a written request to the contact person named below or at the CBSC website: dgs.ca.gov/BSC. Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (21). BSC shall provide, upon request, a description of proposed changes included in the proposed action, in the manner provided by

Section 11346.6, to accom - modate a person with a visual or other disability for which effective communication is required under state or federal law. The statement shall note that providing the accessible description of proposed changes may require extending the period of public comment for the proposed action. CBSC CONTACT PERSON FOR PROCEDURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (14). General questions regarding procedural and admin - istrative issues should be addressed to: Kevin Day, Deputy Executive Director 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Telephone: (916) 263–0916 Kevin.Day@dgs.ca.gov

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1131 PROPOSING STATE AGENCY CONTACT PERSON FOR SUBSTANTIVE OR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ON THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO BUILDING STANDARDS Specific questions regarding the substantive or tech- nical aspects of the proposed changes to the building standards should be addressed to: Primary Contact: Irina Brauzman, Supervising Architect California Building Standards Commission 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Telephone Number: (916) 263–0916 Irina.Brauzman@dgs.ca.gov Back up Contact: Timothy O’Malley, Architectural Associate California Building Standards Commission 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Telephone Number: (916) 263–0916 Timothy.OMalley@dgs.ca.gov TITLE 24.

BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO BUILDING STANDARDS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION REGARDING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24,

PART 10 (BSC 06/24) Notice is hereby given that the California Building Standards Commission (BSC) proposes to adopt, ap - prove, codify, and publish changes to building stan - dards contained in the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24,

Part 10. The BSC is proposing build- ing standards related to 2025 California Existing Building Code. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Reference: Government Code Sections 11346.5(a) (1), 11346.5(a) (15) and 11346.5(a) (17). A public hearing has not been scheduled; however, written comments will be accepted from September 6, 2024, until midnight on October 21, 2024.

Comments may be submitted to CBSC via: Email: cbsc@dgs.ca.gov US Mail postmarked no later than October 21, 2024: California Building Standards Commission Attention: Public Comments 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Note: Only comments received in an accessible for- mat will be viewable via CBSC’s website. Any interested person, or his or her duly authorized representative, may request no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written comment period that a pub - lic hearing be held.

The public will have an opportunity to provide writ- ten and oral comments regarding the proposed action on building standards at a public meeting to be con - ducted by CBSC to be scheduled at a date near the end of the current adoption cycle. A meeting notice will be issued announcing the date, time and location of the public meeting. POST–HEARING MODIFICATIONS TO THE TEXT OF THE REGULATIONS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (18). Following the public comment period, CBSC may adopt the proposed building standards substantially as proposed in this notice or with modifications that are sufficiently related to the original proposed text and notice of proposed changes. If modifications are made, the full text of the proposed modifications, clearly in - dicated, will be made available to the public for at least 15 days prior to the date on which CBSC adopts, amends, or repeals the regulation(s). CBSC will accept written comments on the modified building standards during the 15–day period.

NOTE: To be notified of any modifications, you must submit written/oral comments or request that you be notified of any modifications. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (2). CBSC proposes to adopt these building standards under the authority granted by Health and Safety Code Sections 18928, 18928.1, 18929, 18930.5, 18931, 18932, 18934.5, 18934.7 and 18940.5. The purpose of these building standards is to im - plement, interpret, or make specific the provisions of Health and Safety Code Sections 18928, 18928.1, 18930, 18930.5, 18931, 18932, 18934.5, 18938(

b) and 18940.5.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1132 INFORMATIVE DIGEST Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (3).

Summary of Existing Laws HSC

Section 18928 sets forth that each state agen - cy adopting or proposing adoption of a model code shall adopt or propose adoption of the most recent edi- tion of the model codes within one year after the date of publication of the model code, national standard, or specification. HSC

Section 18928.1 specifies that building stan - dards adopted or approved by CBSC shall incorporate text of the model codes, applicable national specifica- tions or published standards, in whole or in part, only by reference, with appropriate additions or deletions therefrom. HSC Sections 18929 outlines the process for adop- tion of administrative regulations applying to imple - mentation or enforcement of building standards and publication in the administrative part of Title 24. HSC

Section 18930 requires building standards ad- opted or proposed by state agencies be submitted to the CBSC for approval or adoption prior to codifica - tion and establishes the analysis, criteria, review con - siderations, and factual determinations for the approv- al or adoption of building standards (9–Point Criteria). HSC

Section 18930.5 grants CBSC the author - ity, if no state agency has the authority or expertise to propose green building standards applicable to a particular occupancy, to adopt, approve, codify, up - date, and publish green building standards for those occupancies. HSC

Section 18931 establishes the duties of the Commission to review and approve, return for amend- ment, or reject the building standards adopted by state agencies; codify and publish the adopted and approved standards; resolve conflict; ensure consistency; hear appeals and adopt procedural regulations to adminis - ter these duties. HSC

Section 18932 establishes the contents and format of the building standards code. HSC

Section 18934.5 authorizes CBSC to adopt, approve, codify, and publish building standards for the design and construction of state buildings, including California State University buildings and, to the ex - tent permitted by law, University of California build - ings, where no state agency has the authority to adopt building standards applicable to state buildings. HSC

Section 18934.7 mandates CBSC to adopt the building standards of Appendix

Chapter 1 of the International Existing Building Code for publication by reference in the California Building Standards Code. Buildings subject to building standards adopted pursuant to

Part 1.5 of HSC are exempt. HSC

Section 18938(

b) sets forth that building stan- dards contained in the model codes and adopted by reference into California Building Standards Code, Title 24, shall apply to all occupancies throughout the state and shall become effective 180 days after publi - cation in Title 24 or at a later date as established by the commission. HSC

Section 18940.5 authorizes CBSC and other state agencies that propose green building standards for inclusion in

Part 11 of the Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations to the extent feasible, reference or reprint green building standards in other parts of Title 24. For purposes of compliance with this section, the republication of these provisions in other parts of Title 24 shall not be considered duplication in violation of HSC

Section 18930.

Summary of Existing Regulations The existing 2022 California Existing Building Code (CEBC) is

Part 10 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. The 2022 CEBC incorpo - rates, by adoption by the BSC, the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) of the International Code Council (ICC), with amendments for state buildings and buildings constructed by the University of California and California State Universities pro - mulgated by the California Building Standards Commission. Additional BSC amendments to model code language in the 2021 IEBC resolve conflicts with existing California laws or regulations, pursuant to HSC

Section 18931.

Summary of Effect BSC is mandated to adopt the most current editions of the model codes. This proposed action by BSC will repeal the 2021 IEBC and adopt the 2024 IEBC with existing and new editorial amendments into the 2025 edition of the CEBC. This proposed action will make the 2022 CEBC inoperative upon the effective date of 2025 CEBC on January 1, 2026. BSC’s amendments are applicable to state buildings, state colleges and uni- versities, pursuant to Health and Safety Code

Section 18934.5. Additionally, the proposed action will: ● Make editorial changes to currently adopted amendments to improve clarity and maintain the most current building standards for the pro - tection of public health and welfare in the built environment. ● Make editorial amendments to the 2024 IEBC model code language to resolve conflicts with ex- isting California laws or regulations, pursuant to HSC

Section 18931. ● Reference or reprint green building standards into the 2025 CEBC, as appropriate, pursuant to HSC

Section 18940.5 The Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR) provides a complete description of the proposed building stan - dards effect.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1133 Comparable Federal Statute or Regulations There are no comparable federal statutes or regula - tions related to the proposed action by BSC. Policy Statement Overview This proposed adoption of the most current edi - tion of the IEBC, by reference through the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, makes it applicable to construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, re - placement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, lo - cation, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures throughout the State of California as specified in

Chapter 1 of the CEBC. The adoption of the most current edition of the IEBC provides an up–to–date reference document for exist - ing buildings to be repaired, relocated, altered, added to, or otherwise modified under the next triennial edi - tion of the CEBC. BSC’s amendments are applicable to state buildings, state colleges and universities, as specified in

Chapter 1 of the CEBC. The broad objective of the proposed action is to maintain building regulations in conformance with existing state laws and regulations by resolving con - flict, duplication, and overlap in building standards in the code. Evaluation of Consistency BSC has determined that the proposed regulations are not inconsistent or incompatible with existing state regulations. The amendments are proposed to provide regulatory consistency for the code user. OTHER MATTERS PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE APPLICABLE TO THE AGENCY OR TO ANY SPECIFIC REGULATION OR CLASS OF REGULATIONS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (4). BSC has determined that there are no other matters prescribed by statute applicable to the agency or to any specific regulation of class of regulations. MANDATE ON LOCAL AGENCIES OR SCHOOL DISTRICTS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (5). BSC has determined that the proposed regulatory action would not impose a mandate on local agencies or school districts. BSC does not have authority to propose building standards for schools. HSC

Section 18928 requires adoption of the most recent edition of the applicable model codes. HSC

Section 18938(

b) makes building standards contained in the model codes, as adopted by reference into the California Building Standards Code, applicable to all occupancies throughout the State of California as prescribed. This proposal makes clarifying changes to existing code language and have no intended change in regu - latory effect. BSC’s amendments apply to elements of state buildings, state colleges, and universities only or resolve conflicts with existing California laws or reg - ulations pursuant to HSC

Section 18931. ESTIMATE OF COST OR SAVINGS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (6). An estimate, prepared in accordance with instruc - tions adopted by Department of Finance, of cost or savings to any state agency, local agency, or school district. A. Cost or Savings to any state agency: NO. B. Cost to any local agency required to be reim - bursed under

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Division 4: NO. C. Cost to any school district required to be reim - bursed under

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Division 4: NO. D. Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: NO. E. Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: NO. Estimate: BSC has determined that this proposed action makes only clarifying changes to existing code language and would have no intended change in reg - ulatory effect. This proposal does not impose new mandates on local agencies that would require state reimbursement pursuant to

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) Division 4 of the Government Code. INITIAL DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT STATEWIDE ADVERSE ECONOMIC IMPACT ON BUSINESSES Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (8). If the agency makes an initial determination that the adoption/amendment/repeal of this regulation will not have a significant, statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states, it shall make a declaration to that effect. BSC has made an initial determination that the adoption of this regulation will not have a significant statewide adverse economic impact on businesses, in- cluding the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states. Declaration of Evidence Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (8). In making the declaration, the agency shall provide in the record of facts, evidence, documents, testimony,

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1134 or other evidence that the agency relied upon to sup - port its initial determination of no effect. The BSC affirms that the rulemaking action com - plies with the mandates set forth by the Health & Safety Code,

Section 18928 and 18934.5. This rulemaking adopts the 2024 IEBC with minor edito - rial changes and no intended change in regulatory ef - fect. The amendments are to provide clarifications and eliminate conflicts with existing building standards. Therefore, BSC has determined that there are no other facts, evidence, documents, testimony, or other evidence upon which BSC relied to support its initial determination of no effect pursuant to Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (8). The public is welcome to submit any information, facts, or documents either supporting BSC’s initial determination or finding to the contrary. FINDING OF NECESSITY FOR THE PUBLIC’S HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (11). Any regulation that requires a report shall not apply to businesses, unless the agency makes a finding that it is necessary for the health, safety, or welfare of the public that the regulations apply to businesses. The proposed regulatory action does not require a report by any business or agency, so BSC has not made a finding of necessity for public’s health, safety or welfare. COST IMPACT ON REPRESENTATIVE PRIVATE PERSON OR BUSINESS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (9). Describe all cost impacts that a representative pri - vate person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. If no cost impact, provide the following statement: BSC is not aware of any cost impacts that a repre - sentative private person or business would necessari - ly incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. ASSESSMENT OF EFFECT OF REGULATIONS UPON JOBS AND BUSINESS EXPANSION, ELIMINATION OR CREATION Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (10). The BSC has assessed whether and to what extent this proposal will affect the following: A. The creation or elimination of jobs within the State of California. This regulation will not affect the creation or elimi - nation of jobs within the State of California. B. The creation of new businesses or the elimination of existing businesses within the State of California. This regulation will not affect the creation of new businesses or elimination of existing businesses with - in the State of California. C. The expansion of businesses currently doing business within the State of California.

This regulation will not affect the expansion of busi- nesses currently doing business within the State of California. D. The benefits of the regulation to the health and welfare of California residents, worker safety, and the state’s environment. These regulations will update and clarify minimum building standards and eliminate conflicts with exist - ing building standards, which will provide clarity and regulatory consistency for the code user increasing protection of public health and safety, worker safety and the environment.

ESTIMATED COST OF COMPLIANCE OF STANDARDS THAT WOULD IMPACT HOUSING Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (12). BSC has determined there would be no cost to com- ply with these proposed building standards. BSC does not have authority to impose building standards or regulations applicable to housing. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (13). BSC has determined that no reasonable alternative considered by BSC or that has otherwise been iden - tified and brought to the attention of BSC would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed or would be as effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action.

In addition, no reasonable alternative considered by BSC or that has otherwise been iden - tified and brought to the attention of BSC would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provisions of law. AVAILABILITY OF RULEMAKING DOCUMENTS Reference: Government Code Sections 11346.5(a) (16) and 11346.5(a) (20).

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1135 All of the information upon which the proposed reg- ulations are based is contained in the rulemaking file, which is available for public review, by contacting the person named below. This notice, the express terms and initial statement of reasons can be accessed from the CBSC website: dgs.ca.gov/BSC. Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (19). Interested parties may obtain a copy of the final statement of reasons, once it has been prepared, by making a written request to the contact person named below or at the CBSC website: dgs.ca.gov/BSC. Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (21). BSC shall provide, upon request, a description of proposed changes included in the proposed action, in the manner provided by

Section 11346.6, to accom - modate a person with a visual or other disability for which effective communication is required under state or federal law. The statement shall note that providing the accessible description of proposed changes may require extending the period of public comment for the proposed action. CBSC CONTACT PERSON FOR PROCEDURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (14).

General questions regarding procedural and admin - istrative issues should be addressed to: Kevin Day, Deputy Executive Director 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Telephone: (916) 263–0916 Kevin.Day@dgs.ca.gov PROPOSING STATE AGENCY CONTACT PERSON FOR SUBSTANTIVE OR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ON THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO BUILDING STANDARDS Specific questions regarding the substantive or tech- nical aspects of the proposed changes to the building standards should be addressed to: Primary Contact: Irina Brauzman, Supervising Architect California Building Standards Commission 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Telephone Number: (916) 263–0916 Irina.Brauzman@dgs.ca.gov Back up Contact: Timothy Freeman, Associate Architect California Building Standards Commission 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Telephone Number: (916) 263–0916 Timothy.Freeman@dgs.ca.gov TITLE 24.

BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO BUILDING STANDARDS OF THE CALIFORNIA REGARDING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24,

PART 2 (HCD 05/24) Notice is hereby given that the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) on behalf of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) proposes to adopt, approve, codify, and pub - lish changes to building standards contained in the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24,

Part 2. HCD is proposing building standards related to the 2025 California Building Code (CBC). PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Reference: Government Code (GC) Sections 11346.5(a) (1), 11346.5(a) (15) and 11346.5(a) (17). A public hearing has not been scheduled; however, written comments will be accepted from September 6, 2024, until midnight on October 21, 2024.

Comments may be submitted to CBSC via: Email: cbsc@dgs.ca.gov US Mail postmarked no later than October 21, 2024: California Building Standards Commission Attention: Public Comments 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Note: Only comments received in an accessible for- mat will be viewable via CBSC’s website. Any interested person, or his or her duly authorized representative, may request no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written comment period that a pub - lic hearing be held.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1136 The public will have an opportunity to provide writ- ten and oral comments regarding the proposed action on building standards at a public meeting to be con - ducted by CBSC to be scheduled at a date near the end of the current adoption cycle. A meeting notice will be issued announcing the date, time, and location of the public meeting. POST–HEARING MODIFICATIONS TO THE TEXT OF THE REGULATIONS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (18). Following the public comment period, CBSC may adopt the proposed building standards substantially as proposed in this notice or with modifications that are sufficiently related to the original proposed text and notice of proposed changes. If modifications are made, the full text of the proposed modifications, clearly in - dicated, will be made available to the public for at least 15 days prior to the date on which CBSC adopts, amends, or repeals the regulation(s). CBSC will accept written comments on the modified building standards during the 15–day period.

NOTE: To be notified of any modifications, you must submit written/oral comments or request that you be notified of any modifications. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (2). CBSC proposes to adopt these building standards under the authority granted by Health and Safety Code

Section 18949.5. The purpose of these building standards is to implement, interpret, or make specif - ic the provisions of Health and Safety Code Sections 17000 through 17062.5, 17910 through 17995.5, 18200 through 18700, 18860 through 18874, 18938.6, 18941, 18941.5, 19890, 19891, 19892 and 19960 through 19997; Civil Code Sections 1101.4, 1101.5, 1954.201, 1954.202 and 5551; and Government Code Sections 8698.4, 12955.1, 12955.1.1 and 65852.2.

The Department of Housing and Community Development is proposing this regulatory action based on Health and Safety Code Sections 17040, 17920.9, 17921, 17921.5, 17921.6, 17921.10, 17922, 17922.6, 17922.12, 17922.14, 17926, 17927, 17928, 17958.12, 18552, 18554, 18620, 18630, 18640, 18670, 18690, 18691, 18865, 18871.3, 18871.4, 18873, 18873.1 through 18873.5, 18928, 18938.3, 18944.11 and 19990; and Government Code Sections 12955.1 and 12955.1.1. INFORMATIVE DIGEST Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (3).

Summary of Existing Laws Health and Safety Code,

section 17000 through 17062.5 requires HCD to develop and propose adop - tion of building standards for employee housing. Health and Safety Code,

section 17040 requires HCD to propose adoption of building standards for employee housing for “… the protection of the pub - lic health, safety, and general welfare of employees and the public, governing the erection, construction, enlargement, conversion, alteration, repair, occupan - cy, use, sanitation, ventilation, and maintenance of all employee housing”. Health and Safety Code,

section 17910 through 17995.5 requires HCD to develop and propose adop - tion of regulations for buildings used for human habitation. Health and Safety Code,

section 17920.9 requires HCD to propose the adoption, amendment, or repeal by the CBSC of regulations necessary for the provi - sion of minimum fire safety and fire–resistant stan - dards relating to the manufacture, composition, and use of foam building systems manufactured for use, or used, in construction of buildings subject to this part, mobilehomes or factory–built housing, for the protection of the health and safety of persons occu - pying those buildings, mobilehomes, or factory–built housing. Health and Safety Code,

section 17921 requires HCD to propose the adoption, amendment, or repeal of building standards by the CBSC. HSC,

section 17922, requires that the building standards be essen - tially the same as the most recent editions of the uni - form industry codes. The CBSC is authorized to adopt these building standards under the authority granted by HSC,

section 18949.5. Health and Safety Code,

section 17921.5 estab - lishes HCD’s authority to develop mandatory green building standards for recycled water systems. Health and Safety Code,

section 17921.6 establish- es HCD’s authority to prepare and propose adoption of minimum standards regulating the use and application of cellular concrete as it determines are reasonably necessary for the protection of life and property. Health and Safety Code,

section 17921.10 sets forth the standards proposed by HCD pursuant to sec- tion 17921. Those may include voluntary best practice and mandatory requirements related to environmen - tally preferable water using devices and measures. Health and Safety Code,

section 17922 states that the most recent editions of the international or uniform codes referred to in that

section shall be considered to be adopted one year after the date of publication of the applicable international or uniform codes. Health and Safety Code,

section 17922.6 estab - lishes HCD’s authority to coordinate the proposal of minimum building standards that establish uniform

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1137 minimum noise insulation requirements for hotels, motels, apartment houses, and dwellings other than detached single–family dwellings. Health and Safety Code,

section 17922.12 estab - lishes HCD’s authority to propose adoption of build - ing standards for the construction, installation, and al- teration of graywater systems for indoor and outdoor uses. Health and Safety Code,

section 17922.14 estab - lishes HCD’s authority to propose adoption of building standards requiring the installation of water meters or submeters in newly constructed multiunit residential structures or mixed–use residential and commercial structures, as those terms are defined in

section 517 of the Water Code. Health and Safety Code,

section 17926 establish- es HCD’s authority to propose adoption of building standards for the installation of carbon monoxide de - tectors in hotel and motel dwelling units intended for human occupancy. Health and Safety Code,

section 17927 establishes HCD’s authority to propose the adoption of a building standard to the CBSC pursuant to

Chapter 4 (com - mencing with

section 18935) of

Part 2.5 of Division 13 to authorize HCD to adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations for garage door springs for installation in garages which are accessory to apartment houses, hotels, motels, and dwellings as the department deter- mines are reasonably necessary to prevent the death or injury of persons or damage to property resulting from the breaking of the garage door springs. Health and Safety Code,

section 17928 authoriz - es HCD to review green building guidelines used for green buildings. Health and Safety Code,

section 17958.12 estab - lishes HCD’s authority to propose the adoption of a building standard related to retroactive permits. Health and Safety Code,

section 18200 through 18700 requires HCD to develop and propose adoption of building standards for permanent buildings and structures within mobilehome parks. Health and Safety Code,

section 18552 establishes HCD’s authority to propose the adoption of building standards to the CBSC pursuant to

Chapter 4 (com - mencing with

section 18935) of

Part 2.5 to adopt regu- lations for manufactured home or mobilehome acces - sory buildings or structures. Health and Safety Code,

section 18554 establishes requirements for discharge of wastewater, sewage, or waste material from plumbing fixtures in a manufac - tured home, mobilehome, recreational vehicle, acces - sory structure, or permanent building in the park. Health and Safety Code,

section 18620 establishes HCD’s authority to propose the adoption of building standards to the CBSC pursuant to

Chapter 4 (com - mencing with

section 18935) of

Part 2.5 to adopt reg - ulations regarding the construction of buildings in parks that it determines are reasonably necessary for the protection of life and property. Health and Safety Code,

section 18630 establishes HCD’s authority to propose building standards regard- ing plumbing in parks that are reasonably necessary for the protection of life and property. Health and Safety Code,

section 18640 authoriz- es HCD to propose adoption of building standards for toilet, shower, and laundry facilities in parks. Health and Safety Code,

section 18670 authoriz - es HCD to propose adoption of building standards regarding electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment installed in parks that it determines are reasonably necessary for the protection of life and property. Health and Safety Code,

section 18690 establishes HCD’s authority to propose the adoption of building standards to the CBSC pursuant to

Chapter 4 (com - mencing with

section 18935) of

Part 2.5 to adopt regu- lations regarding fuel gas equipment and installations in parks. Health and Safety Code,

section 18691 establish- es HCD’s authority to adopt rules and regulations in title 25 of the California Code of Regulations, which reference building standards, that it determines are reasonably consistent with generally recognized fire protection standards, governing conditions relating to the prevention of fire or for the protection of life and property against fire in parks. Health and Safety Code,

section 18860 through 18874 requires HCD to develop regulations in title 25 of the California Code of Regulations, that references to building standards, and propose adoption of build - ing standards for special occupancy parks. Health and Safety Code,

section 18865 requires HCD to adopt regulations in title 25 of the California Code of Regulations for permanent buildings and structures within special occupancy parks, which in - clude references to building standards. Health and Safety Code,

section 18871.3 through 18871.4 establishes HCD’s authority to propose the adoption of building standards to the CBSC regarding accessory buildings or structures located in a park. Health and Safety Code,

section 18873 establish- es HCD’s authority to propose the adoption of build - ing standards to the California Building Standards Commission pursuant to

Chapter 4 (commencing with

Section 18935) of

Part 2.5 to adopt regulations regard- ing the construction of buildings in parks that it deter- mines are reasonably necessary for the protection of life and property. Health and Safety Code,

section 18873.1 requires HCD adopt regulations, which reference building standards, regarding plumbing in special occupancy parks.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1138 Health and Safety Code,

section 18873.2 requires HCD to propose adoption of building standards for toilet, shower, and laundry facilities in special occu - pancy parks. Health and Safety Code,

section 18873.3 requires HCD to propose adoption of building standards re - garding electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment in - stalled in special occupancy parks. Health and Safety Code,

section 18873.4 requires HCD to propose adoption of building standards re - garding fuel gas equipment and installations in special occupancy parks. Health and Safety Code,

section 18873.5 requires HCD adopt regulations in title 25 of the California Code of Regulations, which reference building stan - dards, that it determines are reasonably consistent with generally recognized fire protection standards, governing conditions relating to the prevention of fire or for the protection of life and property against fire in special occupancy parks. Health and Safety Code,

section 18928 requires each state agency adopting or proposing adoption of a model code, national standard, or specification to reference the most recent edition of applicable model codes, national standards, or specifications and to do so within one year of their publication date. Health and Safety Code,

section 18938.3 estab - lishes with respect to the model codes that are desig - nated in Sections 17922 and 18938, to serve as the ba- sis for the California Building Standards Code but are no longer published, the building standards adopted and approved by the commission shall be those con - tained in the most recent editions of the model codes adopted or approved by the commission to serve as the basis for the 2007 triennial edition of the California Building Standards Code. Health and Safety Code,

section 18938.6 estab - lishes that every permit shall remain valid if the work on the site authorized by that permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, unless the permit- tee has abandoned the work authorized by the permit. Health and Safety Code,

section 18941 requires HCD to propose adoption of building standards that are written on a performance basis consistent with state and nationally recognized standards for building construction in view of the use and occupancy of each structure to preserve and protect the public health and safety. Health and Safety Code,

section 18941.5 states that the amendments, additions, and deletions to the California Building Standards Code, including, but not limited to, green building standards, adopted by a city, county, or city and county pursuant to

Section 18941.5 or pursuant to

Section 17958.7, together with all applicable portions of the California Building Standards Code, shall become effective 180 days after publication of the California Building Standards Code by the commission, or at a later date after publication established by the commission. Health and Safety Code,

section 18944.11 requires HCD to adopt building standards for plumbing that would govern the use of nonwater–supplied urinals. Health and Safety Code

Section 18949.5 transfers authority to adopt, or review and approve building standards to CBSC for specific state agencies. Health and Safety Code,

section 19890 states that on or after January 1, 1991, no person, corporation, or entity shall manufacture for sale in this state, pur - chase, sell or offer for sale at retail or wholesale, or install in this state, a residential automatic garage door opener that does not have an automatic reverse safety device that complies with the applicable standards set forth in the Underwriters Laboratories. Health and Safety Code,

section 19891 establishes penalties for violations of HSC,

section 19890. Health and Safety Code,

section 19892 requires residential automatic garage door openers be equipped with a battery backup function that is designed to op - erate when activated during an electrical outage. Health and Safety Code,

section 19960 through 19997 requires HCD to propose adoption of building standards for factory–built housing. Health and Safety Code,

section 19990 authorizes HCD to propose the adoption of building standards to the CBSC pursuant to

Chapter 4 (commencing with

section 18935) of

Part 2.5 of the HSC regarding re - quirements related to factory building housing to in - clude the most recent editions of the international or uniform industry codes. Government Code,

section 8698.4 requires a city, county, or city/county to submit the adopted ordinance with any associated findings to HCD. As it relates to submissions of findings to HCD pursuant to GC sec - tion 8698.4(a) (2) (A) (i), the trigger for submission of findings with an adopted ordinance by a city, county, or city/county, is when the proposed standard does not meet the minimum requirements of Appendix X of the CRC or Appendix O of the CBC, respectively. Those findings must specify how the alternative standard, or portions thereof, protect health and safety. Government Code,

section 12955.1 authorizes HCD to propose the adoption, amendment, or repeal of building standards related to covered multifamily dwellings by the CBSC. Government Code,

section 12955.1.1 provides a clear definition for the covered multifamily dwelling and for the multistory dwelling unit. Government Code,

section 65852.2 establishes re- quirements for the Accessory dwelling units. Civil Code,

section 1101.4 establishes for multi - family residential property, all noncompliant plumb -

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1139 ing fixtures must be replaced with water–conserving fixtures. Civil Code,

section 1101.5 establishes requirement for building alterations to single–family residential; all noncompliant plumbing fixtures must be replaced. Civil Code,

section 1954.201 encourages the con - servation of water in multifamily residential rental buildings and establishes submetering of dwelling units for water service. Civil Code,

section 1954.202 defines “Submeter”, “Water service” and “Water purveyor. Civil Code,

section 5551 establishes

definitions and requirements for 9–year inspections of exterior elevated elements in condominium projects.

Summary of Existing Regulations The 2022 CBC, CCR, Title 24,

Part 2, became effec- tive on January 1, 2023.

Summary of Effect HCD proposes to adopt by reference the 2024 International Building Code (IBC), with California amendments, into the 2025 CBC, CCR, Title 24,

Part 2, impacting the following programs: ● State Housing Law Program: relative to residen - tial occupancies, buildings or structures accesso - ry thereto and as provided in HSC,

section 17921. ● Employee Housing Program: relative to any building or structure or outdoors on premises or property in accordance with HSC,

section 17040. ● Mobilehome Parks and Special Occupancy Parks Programs: relative to the design or construction of permanent buildings and accessory buildings and structures within the park in accordance with HSC, sections 18620 and 18873, respectively. ● Factory–built Housing Program: relative to resi - dential buildings, dwellings, or portions thereof, or building component, or manufactured assem - blies in accordance with HSC,

section 19990. The building standards provide consistency with model code format, state and federal laws and regula - tions, and conditions unique to California. In addition, the amendments provide clarity and specificity, and provide direction for the code user. A discussion of the effect of the regulations may be found in the asso- ciated Initial Statement of Reasons. Comparable Federal Statute or Regulations There are no comparable federal statutes or regulations.

Policy Statement Overview The proposed regulations, as part of the update to the current 2022 California Building Standards Code (CCR, Title 24), will adopt, amend, or repeal existing building standards and establish new building stan - dards, which will affect residential occupancies and buildings or structures accessory thereto, as provid - ed for by federal and state accessibility requirements; the use of general design, structural, and fire and life safety requirements in housing construction, build - ings and structures accessory thereto; and permanent buildings in mobilehome parks and special occupancy parks.

These updates will result in the 2025 California Building Standards Code. The benefits anticipated from this proposed regula - tory action include updating building standards, which will result in the protection of public health and safety, worker safety, the environment, and general welfare of California residents. In addition, providing for use of the most recent building technology, methods and materials and applying those building standards on a statewide basis, as required by statute, results in uni - formity in residential construction and promotes af - fordable costs.

Evaluation of Consistency HCD has determined that the proposed regulations are not inconsistent or incompatible with existing state regulations. OTHER MATTERS PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE APPLICABLE TO THE AGENCY OR TO ANY SPECIFIC REGULATION OR CLASS OF REGULATIONS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (4). None. MANDATE ON LOCAL AGENCIES OR SCHOOL DISTRICTS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (5). HCD has determined that the proposed regulatory action would not impose a mandate on local agencies or school districts. ESTIMATE OF COST OR SAVINGS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (6). An estimate, prepared in accordance with instruc - tions adopted by Department of Finance, of cost or savings to any state agency, local agency, or school district. A. Cost or Savings to any state agency: None. B. Cost to any local agency required to be reim - bursed under

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Division 4: None. C. Cost to any school district required to be reim - bursed under

Part 7 (commencing with

Section 17500) of Division 4: None. D. Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: None. E. Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: None.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1140 Estimate: $0; HCD believes that any additional ex - penditure resulting from this proposed action will be minimal and will be able to be absorbed within exist - ing budgets and resources. INITIAL DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT STATEWIDE ADVERSE ECONOMIC IMPACT ON BUSINESSES Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (8). If the agency makes an initial determination that the adoption/amendment/repeal of this regulation will not have a significant, statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states, it shall make a declaration to that effect. HCD has made an initial determination that the adoption, amendment, or repeal of these regulations will not have a significant statewide adverse eco - nomic impact on businesses, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states. Declaration of Evidence Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (8). In making the declaration, the agency shall provide in the record of facts, evidence, documents, testimony, or other evidence that the agency relied upon to sup - port its initial determination of no effect. HCD has determined that there are minimal facts, evidence, documents, testimony, or other evidence upon which the agency relied to support its initial de - termination of no effect pursuant to Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (8). The public is welcome to submit any information, facts or documents either supporting HCD’s initial determination or finding to the contrary. FINDING OF NECESSITY FOR THE PUBLIC’S HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (11). Any regulation that requires a report shall not apply to businesses, unless the agency makes a finding that it is necessary for the health, safety, or welfare of the public that the regulations apply to businesses. HCD has assessed the proposal regarding the eco - nomic impact of recordkeeping and reporting require- ments and has determined that a report pursuant to Government Code

Section 11346.3(

c) is not required. COST IMPACT ON REPRESENTATIVE PRIVATE PERSON OR BUSINESS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (9). Describe all cost impacts that a representative pri - vate person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. If no cost impact, provide the following statement: HCD is not aware of any cost impacts that a repre - sentative private person or business would necessari - ly incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. ASSESSMENT OF EFFECT OF REGULATIONS UPON JOBS AND BUSINESS EXPANSION, ELIMINATION OR CREATION Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (10). The Department of Housing and Community Development has assessed whether and to what extent this proposal will affect the following: A. The creation or elimination of jobs within the State of California. These regulations will not affect the creation, or cause the elimination, of jobs within the State of California. B. The creation of new businesses or the elimination of existing businesses within the State of California. These regulations will not affect the creation, or cause the elimination, of businesses within the State of California. C.

The expansion of businesses currently doing business within the State of California. These regulations will not affect the expansion of businesses currently doing business within the State of California. D. The benefits of the regulation to the health and welfare of California residents, worker safety, and the state’s environment. The adoption of the 2024 International Building Code by reference with California amendments will provide stakeholders with assurance of safe building standards while allowing for innovation and accom - modation of specialized requirements for the State of California.

These regulations will also update and improve minimum existing building standards, which will provide increased protection of public health and safety, worker safety, and the environment. ESTIMATED COST OF COMPLIANCE OF STANDARDS THAT WOULD IMPACT HOUSING Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (12). ● No increased cost of compliance for those regu - lations that make only technical and nonsubstan - tive changes. ● Government Code

Section 11346.2(b) (5) (B) (ii) provides that the model codes adopted pursuant

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2024, VOLUME NUMBER 36–Z 1141 to

Section 18928 of the Health and Safety Code shall be exempt from the requirements of

Section 11346.2(b) (5) (

B) unless upon request as speci - fied. The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt the 2024 IBC which is the model code. ● The potential benefits provide clarity for the code users and local enforcing agencies. ● Protection of public health and safety, worker safety and the environment. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (13). HCD has determined that no reasonable alternative considered by HCD or that has otherwise been iden - tified and brought to the attention of HCD would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed or would be as effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action.

In addition, no reasonable alterna - tive considered by HCD or that has otherwise been identified and brought to the attention of HCD would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provisions of law. AVAILABILITY OF RULEMAKING DOCUMENTS Reference: Government Code Sections 11346.5(a) (16) and 11346.5(a) (20). All the information upon which the proposed regu - lations are based is contained in the rulemaking file, which is available for public review, by contacting the person named below.

This notice, the express terms and initial statement of reasons can be accessed from the CBSC website: dgs.ca.gov/BSC. Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (19). Interested parties may obtain a copy of the final statement of reasons, once it has been prepared, by making a written request to the contact person named below or at the CBSC website: dgs.ca.gov/BSC. Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (21). HCD shall provide, upon request, a description of proposed changes included in the proposed action, in the manner provided by

Section 11346.6, to accom - modate a person with a visual or other disability for which effective communication is required under state or federal law. The statement shall note that providing the accessible description of proposed changes may require extending the period of public comment for the proposed action. CBSC CONTACT PERSON FOR PROCEDURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS Reference: Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (14).

General questions regarding procedural and admin - istrative issues should be addressed to: Kevin Day, Deputy Executive Director 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833 Telephone: (916) 263–0916 PROPOSING STATE AGENCY CONTACT PERSON FOR SUBSTANTIVE OR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ON THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO BUILDING STANDARDS Specific questions regarding the substantive or tech- nical aspects of the proposed changes to the building standards should be addressed to: Primary Contact: Randall Enrico, District Representative II Department of Housing and Community Development Codes and Standards (916) 255–2513 Randall.Enrico@hcd.ca.gov Back up Contact: Mitchel Baker, Assistant Deputy Director Department of Housing and Community Development Codes and Standards (916) 214–8097 Mitchel.Baker@hcd.ca.gov TITLE 24.

BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION/DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING