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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 13Pt. 2.3Ch. 10§ 18873 Park Building Construction Standards

§ 18873 Park Building Construction Standards

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§ 18873 Park Building Construction Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •The state makes rules for building things in parks to keep people and property safe.
  • •These rules are part of the California Building Standards Code.
  • •If a city or county has its own building rules and enforces them, those rules apply instead of the state's rules.

Example

A city wants to build a new visitor center in its park.

If the city has its own building rules and enforces them, they will use those rules to build the visitor center. If not, they will follow the state's building rules to make sure it's safe.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 18873 Park Building Construction Standards

The department shall adopt regulations regarding the construction of buildings in parks that it determines are reasonably necessary for the protection of life and property and to carry out the purposes of this part. The department shall propose and submit building standards for approval pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18935) of Part 2.5 for the purposes described in this section. The building standards published in the California Building Standards Code and the other regulations adopted by the department shall apply to the construction of all permanent buildings in a park, except in a park in a city, county, or city and county that has adopted and is enforcing a building code with amendments adopted pursuant to Section 17958.5 and which city, county, or city and county is the enforcement agency. (Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 18873.1 Park Plumbing Regulations
  • § 18873.3 Park Electrical Safety Standards
  • § 18873.2 Park Facility Health Standards
  • § 18873.4 Park Fuel Gas Safety
  • § 18866 Park Inspection Enforcement Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 18873.
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