C-2 Insulation and Acoustical (2020-02-20)

This book contains the most current information for safety and compliance in California’s construction industry.

The California Building Code (CBC) contains general building design and construction requirements relating to fire and life safety, structural safety, and access compliance. CBC provisions provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures and certain equipment. Matrix Adoption tables are provided at beginning of every chapter in Part 2 to indicate what chapters and sections are adopted by state agencies (for application to their respective occupancies).

Sealing and Insulating your home is one of the most cost-effective ways to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient—and you can do it yourself.Use This Guide To:1. Learn how to find and seal hidden attic and basement air leaks2. Determine if your attic insulation is adequate, and learn how to add more3. Make sure your improvements are done safely4. Reduce energy bills and help protect the environment

Tile and Lay-in Panels in Areas Subject to Earthquake Ground Motions