California Code of Regulations
Title 25 - Housing and Community Development
Division 1 - Housing and Community Development
Chapter 1 - State Housing Law Regulations and Earthquake Protection Law Regulations
Subchapter 1 - State Housing Law Regulations
Article 8 - Regulations for Limited Density Owner-Built Rural Dwellings
Section 126 - Technical Codes to Be a Basis of Approval

Except as otherwise required by this article, dwellings and appurtenant structures constructed pursuant to this part need not conform with the construction requirements prescribed by the latest applicable editions of the Uniform Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, the National Electrical Code, or other applicable technical codes; however, it is not the intent of this section to disregard nationally accepted technical and scientific principles relating to design, materials, methods of construction, and structural requirements for the erection and construction of dwelling and appurtenant structures as are contained in the uniform technical codes. Such codes shall be a basis for approval.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17003.5, 17921, 50061.5 and 50559, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 17922, Health and Safety Code.