Except as provided in Section 16011, on and after July 1, 1986, construction of an essential services building shall not begin unless the drawings and specifications comply with this chapter and the requirements prescribed by the enforcement agency and approval of those drawings and specifications has been obtained from the enforcement agency.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 16016
General Requirements and Administration
Known as the Essential Services Buildings Seismic Safety Act
The act spans §§ 16000–16023 (27 sections).
Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1521, Sec. 1.
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