Government

Adopted Codes & General Information

All adopted codes are listed below:

2010 California Building Code (Volumes 1 & 2)
2010 California Residential Code
2010 California Green Building Standards Code and the San Carlos Green Building Ordinance
2010 California Electrical Code

2010 California Mechanical Code

2010 California Plumbing Code

2010 California Fire Code

2010 California Administrative Code

2010 California Energy Code

1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings

1997 Uniform Housing Code

1997 Uniform Security Code

Climate Zone: 3

Seismic Zone: E

Basic Wind Speed: 85 mph

Soils Hazard Zones: A and B (B most restrictive)

Building Exposure: B, C, and D (D most severe)

Soil Bearing Value: 1000 psf (Higher values require soils report)

Wildland Urban Interface Zone: South of San Carlos Avenue and West of Alameda de las Pulgas