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The BSC is developing a list of frequently asked questions about the BSC, building codes, and using this website - and you can help! If you have a question that you would like to see included in the list, please use our Feedback form to submit it.
What does "PDF" stand for?
PDF stands for Portable Document Format, an online document file format developed by Adobe®. Links to PDF documents appear throughout this site. To view a PDF document, you need the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader. If you do not have a copy of the Acrobat® Reader, you can download this free software from Adobe's website.
Can I save (download) a PDF file to my computer?
Yes.
To save a PDF file without viewing it online:
- Right-click the "PDF" link. A pop-up menu displays.
- Select Save Target As (IE) or Save Link As (Netscape). A Save As dialog box displays.
- Navigate to the location on your computer where you would like to save the file.
- Click Save.
To view a PDF file online and then save it:
- Click the"PDF" link to open the PDF document in Acrobat Reader.
- Click the
 button (IE) or select Save As in the File menu (Netscape). A Save As dialog box displays.
- Navigate to the location on your computer where you would like to save the file.
- Click Save.
How do I print pages from the website?
Change your printer's or browser's print orientation to landscape, then click the Print button in the toolbar at the top of your browser window. For details, see the instructions below.
If you're using Internet Explorer:
- Go to the page you want to print.
- In the IE menu bar, select File, Page Setup to open the Page Setup dialog box.
- In the Orientation box, select Landscape.
- Click OK.
- To print the current page, click the Print button in the IE Standard Buttons toolbar.
If you're using Netscape:
- Go to the page you want to print.
- In the Netscape menu bar, select File, Print to open the Print dialog box.
- Click the Properties button. A properties dialog box for your printer displays.
- Under Orientation, select Landscape.
- Click OK. The properties dialog box closes.
- To print the current page, click OK in the Print dialog box.
- Once you've set your printer to landscape orientation, you can print additional pages by clicking the Print button in the Navigation toolbar.
How do I apply to become a commissioner?
The commission members are appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate. To apply for appointment contact the Governor's Appointment Office -- http://gov.ca.gov/appointments.
Is the Building Standards Code online?
The Building Standards Code (CCR, Title 24) consists of eleven parts, and six parts are online. The six parts are authored by the state and are the property of the state. A significant amount of the other five parts are authored and copyrighted by model code writing bodies. California law directs the state to only reference the text of model codes unless the Commission and the governing body of the organization that publishes the model codes first reach a written agreement concerning the terms and conditions of publication. The terms of the agreement does not include online publication.
Notwithstanding the terms of the agreement, the Building Standards Code is available at depository libraries located throughout the state. A list of depository libraries is listed on this site. For the 2001 California Buildings Standards Code, the list is available on the web page: 2001 California Buildings Standards Code .
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