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Section 710A Accessory Structures

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1 & 2) > 7A [SFM] Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure > 710A Accessory Structures
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710A.1 General

Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures defined in this section that have the potential to pose a significant exterior fire exposure hazard to applicable buildings during wildfires shall be constructed to conform to the requirements of this section.

710A.2 Applicability

The provisions of this section shall apply to the buildings covered by Section 701A.3, Exception 1. This section shall also apply to specified attached and detached miscellaneous structures that require a building permit, including but not limited to trellises, arbors, patio covers, carports, gazebos, and similar structures.

Exceptions:
  1. Decks shall comply with the requirements of Section 709A.
  2. Awnings and canopies shall comply with the requirements of Section 3105.
  3. Exterior wall architectural trim, embellishments, and fascias.
  4. Roof or wall top cornice projections and similar assemblies.

710A.3 Where Required

No requirements shall apply to accessory buildings or miscellaneous structures when located at least 50 feet from an applicable building. Applicable accessory buildings and attached miscellaneous structures, or detached miscellaneous structures that are installed at a distance of less than 3 feet from an applicable building, shall comply with this section. When required by the enforcing agency, detached miscellaneous structures that are installed at a distance of more than 3 feet but less than 50 feet from an applicable building shall comply with the requirements of this section.

710A.3.1 Accessory Building Requirements

Applicable accessory buildings that are less than 120 square feet in floor area and are located more than 30 feet but less than 50 feet from an applicable building shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or of ignition-resistant materials as described in Section 704A.2.

710A.3.2 Attached Miscellaneous Structure Requirements

Applicable miscellaneous structures that are attached to, or installed at a distance of less than 3 feet from, an applicable building shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or of ignition-resistant materials as described in Section 704A.2.

710A.3.3 Detached Miscellaneous Structure Requirements

When required by the enforcing agency, applicable detached miscellaneous structures that are installed at a distance of more than 3 feet but less than 50 feet from an applicable building shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or of ignition-resistant materials as described in Section 704A.2.

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