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State of California MOBILEHOME PARK INSPECTION RESIDENT INFORMATION BOOKLET
Business, Transportation and Housing Agency Department of Housing and Community Development Division of Codes and Standards. Contains Important Information For Residents of Mobilehome Parks Regarding Inspections, Violations and Code Requirements. Mobilehome_Park_Information_For_Residents
State of California MOBILEHOME PARK INSPECTION OPERATOR INFORMATION BOOKLET Business, Transportation and Housing Agency Department of Housing and Community Development Division of Codes and Standards. Contains Important Information For Operators of Mobilehome Parks Regarding Inspections, Violations and Code Requirements. Mobilehome_Park_Information_For_Operators
State Housing Laws Frequently Asked Questions…
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FAQ’s on State Housing Law:
- Q-1. Can Building Departments adopt local ordinances that modify the building standards adopted by HCD?
- Q-2. What is the State Housing Law?
- Q-3. Which building codes do I use in California?
FAQ’s on the California Building Code (CBC), Title 24, Part 2:
- Q-4. Where can I get a copy of the California Building Code?
- Q-5. Is the California Building Code on the Internet?
- Q-6. What is the difference between the Uniform Building Code and the California Building Code?
- Q-7. What is the meaning of HCD 1, HCD 1/AC, and HCD 2 as used in the California Building Code?
FAQ’s on the California Plumbing Code (CPC) Title 24, Part 5:
- Q-8. Where can I get a copy of the California Plumbing Code?
- Q-9. Is the California Plumbing Code on the Internet?
- Q-10. Can a local building department accept Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) as an alternate material under the provision of the California Plumbing Code?
- Q-11. Is CPC Section 609.10, Water Hammer Arrestors, adopted by HCD?
- Q-12. When did the provisions for CPVC water piping become effective for residential construction?
- Q-13. Is corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) an acceptable gas piping material for use in residential construction? Is CSST required to be treated as an alternate material or method, needing approval on a case-by-case basis?
FAQ’s on the California Mechanical Code (CMC) Title 24, Part 4:
- Q-14. Where can I get a copy of the California Mechanical Code?
- Q-15. Is the California Mechanical Code on the Internet?
- Q-16. What is the difference between the Uniform Mechanical Code and the California Mechanical Code?
FAQ’s on the California Electrical Code (CEC) Title 24, Part 3:
- Q-17. Where can I get a copy of the California Electrical Code?
- Q-18. Is the California Electrical Code on the Internet?
- Q-19. What is the difference between the Uniform Electrical Code and the California Electrical Code?
FAQ’s on Accessibility for persons with disabilities Chapter 11A, CBC:
- Q-20. What is a “covered” multifamily dwelling unit?
- Q-21. What is HCD 1/AC?
- Q-22. What is an “adaptable dwelling unit” versus an “accessible dwelling unit”?
- Q-23. Are grab bars required to be installed in bathrooms of covered multifamily dwelling units?
- Q-24. How do California’s accessibility standards and HUD’s Fair Housing Amendments Act interrelate?
HCD Model Universal Design Local Ordinance (AB 2787)
- Certification of HCD Model Universal Design Local Ordinance — (Adobe PDF)
- Summary of Voluntary HCD Universal Design Model Ordinance — (Adobe PDF)
- HCD Model Universal Design Local Ordinance — (Adobe PDF)
I hope you have found this information helpful. For information and assistance with buying or selling bay area homes, please contact me at 510-429-4800 or send me a note on the Contact Joanne form.
Thank you,
Joanne
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Joanne L. Gardiner, Broker, e-PRO Realtor
Advantage Realty
3205 Whipple Road – Union City, California 94587
Office: (510) 429-4800
Cell: (510) 589-4794
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