Chapter 31 Special Construction

California Amendments by BSC, DSA, OSHPD and SFM

Chapter 31 – Special Construction

State Fire Marshal

3103.1.2.1 Water-filled vessels

Added to align with the California Fire Code (Part 9, Title 24).

3104.2 Flame propagation performance testing and registration

Amended title to replace “certification” with “registration.” Amended model code to remove reference to NFPA 701 Test 2 testing standard to align with Title 19 testing requirements.

3111.3.5 Elevated photovoltaic (PV) support structures and subsections
3111.3.6.1 Fire separation distances

Repealed California amendment and adopted model code language.

Division of the State Architect

3103 Temporary Structures
3103.1 General

Added new amendment to clarify that school buildings as defined in Section 4-314 of the California Administrative Code (Part 1 of Title 24) are not permitted to be classified as public-occupancy temporary structures.

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

3114 Intermodal shipping containers

Clarified applicability with the addition of [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 4 & 5] to indicate “not permitted by OSHPD.”

Building Standards Commission

3109 Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
3109.1 General

Amended to indicate that all swimming pools and spas shall meet the standards of the California Building Code and California laws, not the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).

3109.2 California swimming pool safety act

Amended to include updated provisions in Health and Safety Code Sections 115921, 115922 and 115926.