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Appendix N — REPLICABLE BUILDINGS

N103 Replicable Design Requirements — 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) § N103 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

N103.1 Prototypical construction documents.

A replicable design shall establish prototypical construction documents for application at multiple locations. The construction documents shall include details appropriate to each wind region, seismic design category and climate zone for locations in which the replicable design is intended for application. Application of replicable design shall not vary with regard to the following, except for allowable variations in accordance with Section N106:

  1. Use and occupancy classification.

  2. Building heights and area limitations.

  3. Type of construction classification.

  4. Fire-resistance ratings.

  5. Interior finishes.

  6. Fire protection system.

  7. Means of egress.

  8. Accessibility.

  9. Structural design criteria.

  10. Energy efficiency.

  11. Type of mechanical and electrical systems.

  12. Type of plumbing system and number of fixtures.

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