Delano enforces the California Building Code (2022 CBC, adopted as the basis for the Delano Building Code), which includes Chapter 16 seismic design requirements based on ASCE 7-16 for the region's seismic design category.
Delano lies in Seismic Design Category D for most structures due to proximity to the San Andreas, Garlock, and other Kern County faults. New residential foundations must include anchor bolts spaced per CBC §2308.3.1, and braced wall panels per §2308.6. Older homes may benefit from voluntary retrofit under CBC Appendix Chapter A3 (Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Wood Frame Residential Buildings).
Construction not meeting CBC seismic provisions cannot pass plan check or final inspection.
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