CSLB General Building (B)Planning and EstimatingMedium
A contractor is reviewing plans for a commercial building. The general notes on the first sheet specify that all roof framing connections must comply with 'CBC Chapter 23'. What does 'CBC' most likely refer to?
- ACertified Building Contractor
- BCalifornia Building Code
- CCode of Building Compliance
- DConstruction Best Practices
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. California Building Code
In California, 'CBC' is the standard abbreviation for the California Building Code, which is based on the International Building Code (IBC) with California-specific amendments.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A 'Certified Building Contractor' is a professional, not a code document.
- C. This is a plausible-sounding but incorrect term for a building code.
- D. While important, 'Construction Best Practices' is a general term, not a specific code reference.
CBC Abbreviation
The official abbreviation for the California Building Code, which sets standards for construction in California.
- Mandatory for all construction in California.
- Based on the International Building Code (IBC).
- Includes state-specific amendments and local ordinances.
Memory trick: When 'CBC' appears, in California, the Building Code is what it steers.