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A new California Building Code will be in effect January 1, 2008

This book will be useful to CIDs: "California State-Specific Access Codes"
Note: 5% discount for CIDs

Keep up with the new I-Code adoption process, subscribe to the ICC-CA eReport.

What are the differences between the 1997 Uniform Building Code and the 2003 IBC? The ICC developed the 1997 UBC to 2003 IBC Cross Reference Table. This tool helps code users locate section numbers that correspond with similar provisions working from the 1997 UBC to the 2003 IBC. To view this document go to www.ecodes.biz
 

“California Access Compliance Reference Manual” (11-16-05) (2.76 MB)
This is a Resource of Access Requirements for the state of California published by the Division of the State Architect, Office of Universal Design.This publication was formerly titled "California State Accessibility Standards Interpretive Manual. Requires Adobe Reader 6.0 or higher
www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dsa/pubs/access_manual_11-16-05.pdf

As the California Access Compliance Reference Manual is an extremely large document, it is also available for download in sections: 

• Section 1 - Access Compliance Statutes Reference Guide - 240 KB 
• Section 2 - Regulations - 1.96 MB
• Section 3 - Policies - 540 KB - Revised 11/16/05
• Section 4 - New Interpretations of Regulations - 84 KB Revised 12/08/05
• Section 5 - Official Comments This section of the manual has been temporarily removed from DSA web site during its revision process.
  
  Check here for updates under: DSA Publications: Access
  www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Publications/default.htm

ADA: Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities
www.access-board.gov/adaag/ADAAG.pdf

ADA Forum: Discussion Group
http://bcodes.infopop.cc/eve/ubb.x?a=frm&s=541091073&f=693093073

Building Codes Check Lists
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Building Code Discussion Group
The best location on the Web to ask any code question
and receive quality answers. Over 4000 members internationally.
Hundreds of code experts and practitioners ready to offer assisting opinions.
Updated daily. Professionally maintained. Open to all!
A must-have tool for plan checkers, inspectors, designers, builders,
homeowners and anyone dealing with codes and the permitting process.
http://bcodes.infopop.cc/eve

Code Buddy (One and two family dwellings)
Lookup common code requirements for one and two family dwellings
and wood-frame buildings
References: 1997 UBC, 2000 UPC, UMC & 1999 NEC
www.naffainc.com/x/CB2/index.html

Code Buddy (Disabled Access)
The fastest and easiest way to lookup for common disabled access code requirements
www.naffainc.com/x/CodeBuddy5h98/index.html

Ins & Outs of Egress (1997 UBC)
Everything you want to know about Chapter 10 of the UBC is here.
Means of egress lookup program
www.naffainc.com/x/exits/index.html

Minimum Code Requirements for Single Family Dwellings
Applicable codes 1997 UBC; 2000, UMC, UPC, 1999 NEC and applicable local amendments
www.naffainc.com/Checklists/SFR%20Min%20code%20requirements.htm