All building standards shall be administered and enforced and, whenever practicable, written on a performance basis consistent with state and nationally recognized standards for building construction in view of the use and occupancy of each structure to preserve and protect the public health and safety.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 18941
The California Building Standards Code
Known as the California Building Standards Law
The act spans §§ 18901–18949 (106 sections).
Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 897, Sec. 32
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.