§ 81142 Department Building Standards Authority

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•The Department of General Services can make rules to help follow this law.
•They must create and send building rules to be approved for safety.
•These rules are about keeping buildings safe and up to code.

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A school wants to build a new classroom.

The Department of General Services makes sure the classroom is built safely by setting rules, like having enough exits in case of a fire.

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§ 81142 Department Building Standards Authority

Except as provided in Section 18930 of the Health and Safety Code, the Department of General Services may from time to time make such rules and regulations as it deems necessary, proper, or suitable to carry out the provisions of this article. The Department of General Services shall adopt and submit building standards for approval pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18935) of Part 2.5 of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code for the purposes described in this article. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1152.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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California Legislature. Education Code. Section 81142.

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