Chapters 23 and 25

California Amendments by DSA and OSHPD in Chapter 23 - Wood and Chapter 25 - Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster

Chapter 23 – Wood

Division of the State Architect

2301.1.5 Prohibition

Repealed Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) prohibition in Item 9 since ASCE 7-22 has seismic coefficients incorporated into Table 12.2-1. Clarified that the prohibition by OSHPD in Item 9 is not adopted by DSA.

Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development

2308.2 Limitations

Added OSHPD 1R, 2, & 5 banners to applicable requirements in subsections 2308.2.1 through 2308.2.8.

Chapter 25 – Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster

Division of the State Architect and
Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development

2503.2 Additional requirements for inspection and testing

Amended language in Item 3 to clarify that enforcement agencies are permitted to require tests in accordance with Table 2506.2. No change to regulatory effect.

2507.3 Lath attachment to horizontal wood supports

Added an option to Item 2 to secure overhead lath with a minimum No. 8 wood screw installed with a 1-inch diameter washer.

Repealed the exception to 2507.3 for OSHPD 2 Single-story Type V skilled nursing or intermediate care facilities utilizing wood-frame or light-steel-frame construction.