California · CA
California Construction Compliance: Document Review Considerations
California construction projects face compliance requirements under Title 24 (California Building Code), Cal/OSHA, CEQA, and local jurisdictional amendments. Document contradictions involving fire ratings, energy compliance, and accessibility are the most common compliance risk areas on California projects.
Requirements
Key compliance requirements
- Title 24 Part 6 energy compliance documentation
- DSA review for public school and community college projects
- Accessibility compliance under CBC Chapter 11B
- Cal/OSHA requirements for temporary facilities and fall protection
Risk areas
Common contradiction areas
- Title 24 energy compliance notes conflicting with mechanical and glazing specs
- DSA-approved documents conflicting with contractor-submitted shop drawings
- CBC Chapter 11B accessibility requirements conflicting with architectural details