Construction guidelines for straw-bale structures.
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill makes a technical adjustment to California law regarding the use of straw bales in construction. Currently, interim regulations for straw bale construction are set to expire when official building standards are adopted. This bill clarifies that these interim regulations will expire when the California Building Standards Commission approves building standards that specifically allow for straw bale construction and deems them safe for public use.
Key provisions
- Amends Section 18944.41 of the Health and Safety Code.
- Specifies that existing interim regulations for straw bale construction will expire.
- Sets the expiration condition to the approval of building standards by the California Building Standards Commission.
- Requires approved building standards to permit straw bale construction and ensure public safety.
Who is affected
- Builders and contractors
- Homeowners
- California Building Standards Commission
- The construction industry
- Individuals interested in sustainable building practices
Notable changes
- Clarifies the timeline for the expiration of interim regulations on straw bale construction.
- Links the expiration of interim regulations to the formal approval of building standards.
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