Local Modifications to Section J 104.4 “Liquefaction Study “of the California Building Code
San Diego Municipal Code § 145.3603
in effect§145.3603 Local Modifications to Section J 104.4 “Liquefaction Study “of the California Building Code
Section J104.4 is adopted with modifications pursuant to Section 145.0106 of the Land Development Code. J104.4 Liquefaction study. For sites with mapped maximum considered earthquake spectral response accelerations at short periods (Ss) greater than 0.5g as determined by Section 1613, a study of the liquefaction potential of the site shall be provided to the Building Official or the City Engineer, and the study’s recommendations shall be incorporated in the plans. However, a liquefaction study is not required where the Building Official or the City Engineer determines from established local data that the liquefaction potential is low.
(“Local Modifications to Section J 104.4 ‘Liquefaction Study’ of the 2010 California Building Code” added 7-31-2012 by O-20187 N.S.; effective 8-30-2012.)
(Retitled to “Local Modifications to Section J 104.4 ‘Liquefaction Study’ of the California Building Code” on 1-18-2018 by O-20897 N.S.; effective 2-17-2018.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter14/Ch14Art05Division36.pdf#page=2Fetched: 10/28/2026