CA AB1997

Requires the California Building Standards Commission to assemble a functional recovery working group by June 30, 2021, comprised of state agencies, structural engineers, building officials, insurance industry representatives, and other specified public and private sector entities.

Directs the working group to determine by June 30, 2023, whether a "functional recovery" standard is warranted for all or some building occupancy classifications and to investigate practical implementation methods as either mandatory or voluntary measures.

Defines "functional recovery standard" as building code provisions requiring structures to maintain or restore their ability to support basic intended functions within a maximum acceptable time following an earthquake.

Authorizes the Building Standards Commission to adopt regulations based on working group recommendations for nonresidential occupancies, and allows the Department of Housing and Community Development to adopt regulations for residential occupancies.

Requires the working group to advise appropriate state agencies to propose building standards during the next regularly occurring Triennial or Intervening Code Adoption Cycle after recommendations are issued.