Cohousing-L Mailing List: Architects Not Required in California

[William Dean (deanwi]

Here is a quote that I found, regarding "Conventional 
Construction" in California.

"There is an important distinction between conventional
light-frame construction ("conventional construction")
and most other buildings.  Conventional light-frame
construction includes light wood-frame buildings of not more
than two stories and a basement with four or fewer dwelling
units and covers almost all single-family and many
multifamily residences.  Though conventional buildings,
like other structures, are required to be built according
to code, they do not need to be designed by an engineer
or architect who is trained to calculate earthquake
forces and to design lateral force resisting systems.
Plans can be drawn by anyone:  owners, building contractors,
or designers."

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Assembly, O.D.S. 
California Legislature                   Phone 916-445-1403 x50
1020 N Street, Room 460                        Fax 916-327-3874
Sacramento CA 95814             Internet deanwi [at] assembly.ca.gov
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