Appendix G — FLOOD-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION
G113 Temporary Structures and Temporary Storage — 2025 California Building Code
California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) § G113 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
G113.1 Temporary structures.¶
Temporary structures shall be erected for a period of less than 180 days. Temporary structures shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement resulting from hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy, during conditions of the design flood. Fully enclosed temporary structures shall have flood openings that are in accordance with ASCE 24 to allow for the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
G113.2 Temporary storage.¶
Temporary storage includes storage of goods and materials for a period of less than 180 days. Stored materials shall not include hazardous materials.
G113.3 Floodway encroachment.¶
Temporary structures and temporary storage in floodways shall meet the requirements of G104.5.
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