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CA AB1046

Bill

Status

Passed

10/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Josh Lowenthal

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act to revise exemptions from geologic report requirements for projects in earthquake fault zones
  • Exempts alterations to structures for human occupancy if the alteration value does not exceed 50% of the structure's appraised value and does not authorize greater occupant load or increased hazard based on life and fire risk
  • Exempts seismic retrofitting projects for eight specific types of structures built under 1994 or earlier editions of the Uniform Building Code, including unreinforced masonry buildings, concrete buildings, and wood-frame buildings with soft wall lines
  • Requires cities and counties granting seismic retrofitting exemptions to limit occupant loads, mandate structural strengthening, and report exemptions to the State Geologist within 30 days of building permit issuance
  • Specifies that terms in the Act not defined within it have the same meaning as defined in the California Building Standards Code

Legislative Description

Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act: exemptions.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 825, Statutes of 2023.

10/13/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/14/2023
Governance and Finance6/7/2023
Rules5/26/2023
Appropriations4/27/2023
Local Government3/2/2023

Full Bill Text

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