Additions and Modifications to Chapter A4 of the California Existing Building Code

San Diego Municipal Code ch. 14, art. 11, div. 20

in effect

San Diego Municipal Code § 1411.2001 Local Modifications and Additions to Appendix Chapter A4 “Earthquake Risk Reduction in Wood-Frame Residential Buildings with Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls” of the California Existing Building Code

§1411.2001 Local Modifications and Additions to Appendix Chapter A4 “Earthquake Risk Reduction in Wood-Frame Residential Buildings with Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls” of the California Existing Building Code Appendix Chapter A4 of the California Existing Building Code is adopted by reference with modifications and additions under Sections 1411.0105 and 1411.0106 of the Land Development Code. (“Local Modifications and Additions to Appendix Chapter A4 “Earthquake Risk Reduction in Wood-Frame Residential Buildings with Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls” of the California Existing Building Code” added 3-23-2026 by O-22080 N.S.; effective 4-22-2026.)

San Diego Municipal Code § 1411.2002 Local Modifications and Additions to Section A401 “Scope” of the California Existing Building Code

§1411.2002 Local Modifications and Additions to Section A401 “Scope” of the California Existing Building Code (a) Section A401 is adopted by reference with modifications and additions under Sections 1411.0105 and 1411.0106 of the Land Development Code. (b) Section A401.2 is adopted with modifications as follows: A401.2 Scope. The provisions of Appendix Chapter A4 in the California Existing Building Code shall apply to existing buildings that are constructed of wood-framed construction, where all of the following apply: (1) The structure has a soft or weak story or open-front wall line, and one or more stories exist above it; (2) The existing building was constructed or was under construction prior to September 12, 1979; (3) The existing building contains residential occupancies classified as R-2 or R-1; and (4) The existing building is assigned Risk Category II in accordance with Section 1604.5 of the California Building Code. (“Local Modifications and Additions to Section A401 “Scope” of the California Existing Building Code” added 3-23-2026 by O-22080 N.S.; effective 4-22-2026.)

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/Ch14Art11Division20.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026