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| 1<\/td>\n | Cover \n Cover \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 2<\/td>\n | DSA Interpretation of Regulations (IR) Manual DSA Interpretation of Regulations (IR) Manual Introduction Introduction <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 3<\/td>\n | Organization of the IR Manual Organization of the IR Manual Change of California Building Code Change of California Building Code <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 4<\/td>\n | TABLE OF CONTENTS \n TABLE OF CONTENTS \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 8<\/td>\n | A-1_to_A-3_IRManual_updated05-26-09 A-1_to_A-3_IRManual_updated05-26-09 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 16<\/td>\n | GEOLOGIC HAZARD GEOLOGIC HAZARD REPORT REQUIREMENTS REPORT REQUIREMENTS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 18<\/td>\n | IR_A-5_rev06-02-08 IR_A-5_rev06-02-08 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 21<\/td>\n | CHANGE ORDER AND FIELD CHANGE CHANGE ORDER AND FIELD CHANGE APPROVAL PROCESSES APPROVAL PROCESSES <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 35<\/td>\n | PROJECT INSPECTOR & ASSISTANT INSPECTOR PROJECT INSPECTOR & ASSISTANT INSPECTOR DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 41<\/td>\n | SCHOOL SITE IMPROVEMENTS SCHOOL SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 43<\/td>\n | RECONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION RECONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION PROJECTS \u2013 EXEMPTION FROM DSA APPROVAL PROJECTS \u2013 EXEMPTION FROM DSA APPROVAL <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 45<\/td>\n | A-11_to_A-19_IRManual_updated05-26-09 A-11_to_A-19_IRManual_updated05-26-09 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 59<\/td>\n | TESTING AND INSPECTION OF REMOTELY TESTING AND INSPECTION OF REMOTELY FABRICATED STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS FABRICATED STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 62<\/td>\n | CHARTER SCHOOLS CHARTER SCHOOLS ENFORCEMENT JURISDICTION ENFORCEMENT JURISDICTION <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 63<\/td>\n | VOIDANCE OF APPLICATIONS AND VOIDANCE OF APPLICATIONS AND PROJECT RE-SUBMITTAL PROJECT RE-SUBMITTAL IR A-17 IR A-17 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 64<\/td>\n | USE OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS USE OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY OTHER PROFESSIONALS PREPARED BY OTHER PROFESSIONALS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 66<\/td>\n | FOR ARCHITECTS\/ENGINEERS WHO UTILIZE PLANS, FOR ARCHITECTS\/ENGINEERS WHO UTILIZE PLANS, The drawings or sheets listed on the cover or index sheet The drawings or sheets listed on the cover or index sheet This drawing, page of specifications\/calculations This drawing, page of specifications\/calculations have been prepared by other design professionals or consultants who are licensed and\/or authorized to prepare such drawings in this state. It has been examined by me for: have been prepared by other design professionals or consultants who are licensed and\/or authorized to prepare such drawings in this state. It has been examined by me for: design intent and appears to meet the appropriate requirements of Title 24, California Code of Regulations and the project specifications prepared by me, and design intent and appears to meet the appropriate requirements of Title 24, California Code of Regulations and the project specifications prepared by me, and <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 71<\/td>\n | IR_A-20_rev08-06-09 IR_A-20_rev08-06-09 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 74<\/td>\n | DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE ALARM (F\/A) SYSTEMS OF FIRE ALARM (F\/A) SYSTEMS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 77<\/td>\n | SMALL PROJECTS EXEMPT SMALL PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM DSA REVIEW FROM DSA REVIEW <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 87<\/td>\n | DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (AFSS) AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (AFSS) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 91<\/td>\n | CARGO CONTAINERS CARGO CONTAINERS USED AS STORAGE USED AS STORAGE <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 92<\/td>\n | FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CHANGES FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CHANGES IN EXISTING BUILDINGS IN EXISTING BUILDINGS Purpose: This Interpretation of Regulations (IR) describes the Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements for the complete or partial change of a fire alarm (F\/A) system in an existing building due to obsolescence, catastrophic failure, volunt… Purpose: This Interpretation of Regulations (IR) describes the Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements for the complete or partial change of a fire alarm (F\/A) system in an existing building due to obsolescence, catastrophic failure, volunt… <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 95<\/td>\n | WIND WIND TURBINES TURBINES <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 101<\/td>\n | 11B-1_to_11B-4_IRManual_updated05-26-09 11B-1_to_11B-4_IRManual_updated05-26-09 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 106<\/td>\n | IR_11B-6_02-04-08 IR_11B-6_02-04-08 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 107<\/td>\n | IR_11B-7_rev08-01-09 IR_11B-7_rev08-01-09 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 109<\/td>\n | USE OF PREDETERMINED CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCE GUIDELINES FOR ACCESSIBILITY USE OF PREDETERMINED CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCE GUIDELINES FOR ACCESSIBILITY <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 112<\/td>\n | 15-1_to_16-8_IRManual_updated05-26-09 15-1_to_16-8_IRManual_updated05-26-09 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 124<\/td>\n | EARTH RETAINING EARTH RETAINING SYSTEMS SYSTEMS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 144<\/td>\n | SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC AND THERMAL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC AND THERMAL SYSTEMS ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS SYSTEMS ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS OLE_LINK3 OLE_LINK3 OLE_LINK4 OLE_LINK4 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 145<\/td>\n | 3. PANELS SUPPORTED ON FRAMING SYSTEMS AND FOUNDATIONS: 3. PANELS SUPPORTED ON FRAMING SYSTEMS AND FOUNDATIONS: 3.1 Requirements for Wind Design: The wind design requirements are given in CBC Section 1609A (1609*). The design shall consider the effects of partially enclosed structure configuration (if presented), and discontinuities at panel free edges and corners. 3.1 Requirements for Wind Design: The wind design requirements are given in CBC Section 1609A (1609*). The design shall consider the effects of partially enclosed structure configuration (if presented), and discontinuities at panel free edges and corners. 3.2 Requirements for Seismic Design: The seismic anchorage design requirements are given in CBC Section 1613A (1613*), and ASCE Standard 7-05, Chapter 13. 3.2 Requirements for Seismic Design: The seismic anchorage design requirements are given in CBC Section 1613A (1613*), and ASCE Standard 7-05, Chapter 13. 4. BALLAST PANEL SYSTEMS: Ballast panels may only be installed on a flat roof with minimal slope for drainage purposes. Panels in a ballast system are not attached to the roof. They rely on their weights and aerodynamics to counter the wind uplift forces. 4. BALLAST PANEL SYSTEMS: Ballast panels may only be installed on a flat roof with minimal slope for drainage purposes. Panels in a ballast system are not attached to the roof. They rely on their weights and aerodynamics to counter the wind uplift forces. OLE_LINK1 OLE_LINK1 OLE_LINK2 OLE_LINK2 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 146<\/td>\n | 5. ADHERED PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS: Adhered photovoltaic panels are attached to supports by adhesive. Currently, there are no building code criteria, ASTM standards, ICC evaluation criteria, or other recognized industrial standard for adhesives used to anchor solar panels. Adhered photovoltaic panels may be accepted if test and analysis data, and quality control and assurance program are submitted that demonstrate an equivalent level of safety as positive mechanical anchorage systems. 5. ADHERED PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS: Adhered photovoltaic panels are attached to supports by adhesive. Currently, there are no building code criteria, ASTM standards, ICC evaluation criteria, or other recognized industrial standard for adhesives used to anchor solar panels. Adhered photovoltaic panels may be accepted if test and analysis data, and quality control and assurance program are submitted that demonstrate an equivalent level of safety as positive mechanical anchorage systems. The local DSA Regional Office should be contacted early in the design phase if an adhered system is anticipated. The local DSA Regional Office should be contacted early in the design phase if an adhered system is anticipated. 6. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: All projects involving installation of photovoltaic or solar thermal systems shall have a California licensed or registered architect or structural engineer in general responsible charge per Title 24, Part 1, Section 4-316. Applications for project review shall be submitted to the DSA Regional Offices, following the normal process for project submittal. An overview of the project submittal process and requirements may be found on the DSA web site. (See Appendix B for web links.) 6. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: All projects involving installation of photovoltaic or solar thermal systems shall have a California licensed or registered architect or structural engineer in general responsible charge per Title 24, Part 1, Section 4-316. Applications for project review shall be submitted to the DSA Regional Offices, following the normal process for project submittal. An overview of the project submittal process and requirements may be found on the DSA web site. (See Appendix B for web links.) In addition to the above requirements, the following items are also required for review: In addition to the above requirements, the following items are also required for review: <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 148<\/td>\n | Overview of DSA Submittal Process: http:\/\/www.dgs.ca.gov\/dsa\/Programs\/progProject\/overview.aspx Overview of DSA Submittal Process: http:\/\/www.dgs.ca.gov\/dsa\/Programs\/progProject\/overview.aspx Fire Marshall\u2019s Guidelines: http:\/\/www.osfm.fire.ca.gov\/pdf\/reports\/solarphotovoltaicguideline.pdf Fire Marshall’s Guidelines: http:\/\/www.osfm.fire.ca.gov\/pdf\/reports\/solarphotovoltaicguideline.pdf <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 149<\/td>\n | PENDANT MOUNTED PENDANT MOUNTED LIGHT FIXTURES LIGHT FIXTURES <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 151<\/td>\n | IR_16-10_08-06-09 IR_16-10_08-06-09 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 159<\/td>\n | 17-1_to_25-4_IRManual_updated05-26-09 17-1_to_25-4_IRManual_updated05-26-09 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 189<\/td>\n | FLY ASH AND NATRUAL POZZALANS FLY ASH AND NATRUAL POZZALANS USED IN CONCRETE USED IN CONCRETE <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 192<\/td>\n | CONCRETE MASONRY CONCRETE MASONRY HIGH LIFT GROUTING METHOD HIGH LIFT GROUTING METHOD <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 205<\/td>\n | DESIGN PROCEDURES FOR STEEL DECK DESIGN PROCEDURES FOR STEEL DECK DIAPHRAGMS WITH STRUCTURAL CONCRETE FILL DIAPHRAGMS WITH STRUCTURAL CONCRETE FILL <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 207<\/td>\n | ANCHOR BOLTS CONNECTING ANCHOR BOLTS CONNECTING STEEL TO CONCRETE STEEL TO CONCRETE <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 208<\/td>\n | Table 3-1 Diameters of Full Diameter Body Style Bolts 1, 2 Table 3-1 Diameters of Full Diameter Body Style Bolts 1, 2 Table 4-1 Diameters of Reduced Diameter Body Style Bolts 1, 2 Table 4-1 Diameters of Reduced Diameter Body Style Bolts 1, 2 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 215<\/td>\n | PREFABRICATED WOOD PREFABRICATED WOOD CONSTRUCTION CONNECTORS CONSTRUCTION CONNECTORS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 218<\/td>\n | CONCRETE CURBS IN CONCRETE CURBS IN WOOD FRAME BUILDINGS WOOD FRAME BUILDINGS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 227<\/td>\n | WOOD STRUCTURAL PANELS – MARKING FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANELS – MARKING FOR PLYWOOD AND ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB) PLYWOOD AND ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 230<\/td>\n | METAL-WEB TRUSSES METAL-WEB TRUSSES OLE_LINK1 OLE_LINK1 OLE_LINK2 OLE_LINK2 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 235<\/td>\n | PREFABRICATED PREFABRICATED WOOD I-JOIST: 2001 AND 2007 CBC WOOD I-JOIST: 2001 AND 2007 CBC 1. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA: I-joists may be accepted on DSA projects based on the following criteria: 1. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA: I-joists may be accepted on DSA projects based on the following criteria: 2. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: 2. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 236<\/td>\n | 2.5 Design flexure, shear and bearing shall be determined through ASTM D5055-04 procedures, and as listed in the evaluation report. 2.5 Design flexure, shear and bearing shall be determined through ASTM D5055-04 procedures, and as listed in the evaluation report. 2.6 Deflection shall be computed per the evaluation report and shall not exceed limits defined in CBC Table 1604A.3., evaluation report, or the manufacturer\u2019s recommendation, whichever is more restrictive. As a reference, National Design Specificatio… 2.6 Deflection shall be computed per the evaluation report and shall not exceed limits defined in CBC Table 1604A.3., evaluation report, or the manufacturer’s recommendation, whichever is more restrictive. As a reference, National Design Specificatio… 2.6.1 NDS-2005 Section C7.4.5 also recommends the consideration of creep deflection for unique applications, such as heavy dead loads, may be in accordance with NDS Section 3.5.2. 2.6.1 NDS-2005 Section C7.4.5 also recommends the consideration of creep deflection for unique applications, such as heavy dead loads, may be in accordance with NDS Section 3.5.2. 3. DETAILING CONSIDERATIONS: Follow the manufacturer\u2019s detailing and construction requirements. Connection details shall be designed to minimize the potential for splitting of wood members and I-Joists. In the event of splitting, a repair procedure … 3. DETAILING CONSIDERATIONS: Follow the manufacturer’s detailing and construction requirements. Connection details shall be designed to minimize the potential for splitting of wood members and I-Joists. In the event of splitting, a repair procedure … <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 237<\/td>\n | PREFABRICATED PREFABRICATED WOOD I-JOIST: 2010 CBC WOOD I-JOIST: 2010 CBC 1. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA: I-joists may be accepted on DSA projects based on the following criteria: 1. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA: I-joists may be accepted on DSA projects based on the following criteria: 2. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: 2. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 238<\/td>\n | 2.5 Design flexure, shear and bearing shall be determined through ASTM D5055-05 procedures, and as listed in the evaluation report. 2.5 Design flexure, shear and bearing shall be determined through ASTM D5055-05 procedures, and as listed in the evaluation report. 2.6 Deflection shall be computed per the evaluation report and shall not exceed limits defined in CBC Table 1604A.3, 1604.3*, evaluation report, or the manufacturer\u2019s recommendation, whichever is more restrictive. As a reference, National Design Spe… 2.6 Deflection shall be computed per the evaluation report and shall not exceed limits defined in CBC Table 1604A.3, 1604.3*, evaluation report, or the manufacturer’s recommendation, whichever is more restrictive. As a reference, National Design Spe… 2.6.1 NDS-2005 Section C7.4.5 also recommends the consideration of creep deflection for unique applications, such as heavy dead loads, may be in accordance with NDS Section 3.5.2. 2.6.1 NDS-2005 Section C7.4.5 also recommends the consideration of creep deflection for unique applications, such as heavy dead loads, may be in accordance with NDS Section 3.5.2. 3. DETAILING CONSIDERATIONS: Follow the manufacturer\u2019s detailing and construction requirements. Connection details shall be designed to minimize the potential for splitting of wood members and I-Joists. In the event of splitting, a repair procedure … 3. DETAILING CONSIDERATIONS: Follow the manufacturer’s detailing and construction requirements. Connection details shall be designed to minimize the potential for splitting of wood members and I-Joists. In the event of splitting, a repair procedure … <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 241<\/td>\n | WOOD STRUCTURAL PANELS – WOOD STRUCTURAL PANELS – ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB) ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 244<\/td>\n | GLASS PANEL GLASS PANEL RAILINGS RAILINGS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 262<\/td>\n | SELF-FURRING SELF-FURRING LATH LATH <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 263<\/td>\n | IR_25-5_06-22-09 IR_25-5_06-22-09 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 276<\/td>\n | TITLE 24 ELEVATORS: TITLE 24 ELEVATORS: BUILDING MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS BUILDING MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS 1. PROJECT Design Requirements: 1. PROJECT Design Requirements: <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 277<\/td>\n | GROUNDING OF GROUNDING OF RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 281<\/td>\n | RELIABLE POWER SUPPLY FOR RELIABLE POWER SUPPLY FOR <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 282<\/td>\n | NONWATER-SUPPLIED NONWATER-SUPPLIED URINAL FIXTURES URINAL FIXTURES <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 284<\/td>\n | PRE-CHECK (PC) DESIGNS PRE-CHECK (PC) DESIGNS ENERGY COMPLIANCE REVIEW ENERGY COMPLIANCE REVIEW Purpose: This Interpretation of Regulations (IR) clarifies requirements for the energy compliance review of Pre-Check (PC) designs submitted to the Division of the State Architect (DSA) for approval. Purpose: This Interpretation of Regulations (IR) clarifies requirements for the energy compliance review of Pre-Check (PC) designs submitted to the Division of the State Architect (DSA) for approval. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 285<\/td>\n | 3. Process for Review of Energy Compliance of PC Designs: 3. Process for Review of Energy Compliance of PC Designs: <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" California DSA Interpretation of Regulations (IR) Manual<\/b><\/p>\n |