J110 Erosion Control — 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) § J110 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
J110.1 General.¶
The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and maintained to control erosion. This control shall be permitted to consist of effective planting.
Exception: Erosion control measures need not be provided on cut slopes not subject to erosion due to the erosion-resistant character of the materials.
Erosion control for the slopes shall be installed as soon as practicable and prior to calling for final inspection.
J110.2 Other devices.¶
Where necessary, check dams, cribbing, riprap or other devices or methods shall be employed to control erosion and provide safety.
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