Every building or structure and every portion thereof shall be designed and constructed to resist stresses produced by lateral forces as provided in the State Building Standards Code. In areas where the Division of Codes and Standards of the Department of Housing and Community Development is the enforcement agency, plumbing and electrical equipment and installations shall be subject to building standards published in the State Building Standards Code and the other rules and regulations adopted pursuant to Sections 17921 and 17922 of this code.
Earthquake ProtectionDesign and Construction
Section § 19150
This law states that all buildings and structures need to be built strong enough to handle side-to-side forces, like those from an earthquake. The construction should follow the guidelines in the State Building Standards Code. In areas overseen by the Department of Housing and Community Development, plumbing and electrical work must also meet these standards and other related rules.
lateral forces building construction earthquake resistance
