Technical Policies

Technical Policies are published periodically to clarify the Department’s application of code requirements or product approvals and evaluations. Often, Technical Policies close the gap on issues not considered in a product evaluation report published by ICC Evaluation Services or any other recognized product listing and evaluation services. Additionally, technical policies also consider state of the practice for items not considered by the California Building Code. The following Technical Policies are filed by a sequential numbering system based on the applicable chapter of the applicable code.

Technical Policies under the 2001 California codes:

2001 California Building Code Technical Policies (PDF: 424K)
2001 California Electrical Code Technical Policies
2001 California Plumbing Code Technical Policies (PDF: 446K)
2001 California Mechanical Code Technical Policies
2001 California Fire Code Technical Policies

Technical Policies under the 2007 California codes:

2007 California Building Code

Technical Policy B-23-1 Subject: Interim Policy – Post Installed Adhesive Anchors with expired research reports.