The California Historical Building Code and Incentivizing Reuse
March 20, 2020 |
Historic and older, existing buildings provide challenges in meeting today's building codes. However, the California Historical Building Code provides the ability to work with inherent historical properties while incorporating today's uses. Learn from architects, engineers, and other experts how to maximize use of the CHBC in meeting today's code and rehabilitation requirements.
Speakers
- Karin Liljegren, Omgivning Architects.
- Mel Green, Melvyn Green & Associates.
- Una Gilmartin, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates.
- Kevin O’Connell, Simpson, Gumpertz, and Heger.
- Dick Gee, Architect, Spectra Company
- Nels Youngborg, Chattel, Inc
You Will be Able To...
- Identify the alternative structural requirements of the CHBC
- Apply the CHBC for alternative accessibility requirements
- Use the provisions of the code for Existing Buildings
- Incorporate Archaic Building Materials within compliance of the building code
- Identify the key fire and life safety provisions of the CHBC and how they differ from those in the California Existing Building Code.
- Learn how to validate the fire resistance of archaic materials and how to balance life safety with preservation of historic fabric.
- Who enforces the code, and how it is interpreted by local building officials
- Life safety, accessibility, and structural CHBC requirements
Image courtesy Chris Goldberg
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Website:
californiapreservation.org/events/chbc-lb/ |
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| Location Information |
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Billie Jean King Memorial Library |
200 W Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802 |
| Website:
californiapreservation.org/events/chbc-lb/ |
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| Contact Information |
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California Preservation Foundation |
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cpf@californiapreservation.org |
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415.495.0349 x 201 or 415.495.0349 x 202 |
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