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CA AB1046
Bill
Status
Passed
10/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Josh Lowenthal
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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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