BSC Law 

The BSC is authorized by California Building Standards Law (Health and Safety Code Sections 18901 through 18949.31) to administer the processes related to the adoption, approval, publication, and implementation of California's building codes. These building codes serve as the basis for the design and construction of buildings in California.

Health and Safety Code

DIVISION 13, PART 2.5 STATE BUILDING STANDARDS

(Information obtained from California Legislative Counsel Web Site)

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS - 18901-18902 & 18905-18919

CHAPTER 2. ORGANIZATION - 18920-18924 , 18925, & 18926-18929.1

CHAPTER 3. POWERS OF THE COMMISSION - 18930-18934.9

CHAPTER 4. THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE - 18935-18944.15

CHAPTER 4.5. GUIDELINES FOR STRAW-BALE STRUCTURES - 18944.30-18944.33, 18944.35, & 18944.40-18944.41

CHAPTER 5. APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENT - 18945-18949

CHAPTER 6. REGULATIONS - 18949.1-18949.7

CHAPTER 7. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS, PLANS EXAMINERS, AND BUILDING OFFICIALS - 18949.25-18949.31