Health & Saf. Code, § 130020 · Article 8. New State Responsibilities For Seismic Safety in Hospitals
Health & Saf. Code, § 130020
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) By December 31, 1996, the California Building Standards Commission shall review, revise as necessary and adopt earthquake performance categories, seismic evaluation procedures, and standards and timeframes for upgrading the most critical nonstructural systems as developed by the department. By June 30, 1997, the California Building Standards Commission shall review, revise as necessary, and adopt seismic retrofit building standards and procedures for reviewing requests and granting delays to hospitals that demonstrate a need for more time to comply with Section 130060.
(b) For purposes of this section all submittals made by the department pursuant to subdivisions (i) and (j) of Section 130005 shall be deemed as emergency regulations and adopted as such.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 143, Sec. 325. (AB 133) Effective July 27, 2021.
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