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  2. California Building Standards Code - Wikipedia

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    The California Building Standards Code is the building code for California, and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). It is maintained by the California Building Standards Commission which is granted the authority to oversee processes related to the California building codes by California Building Standards Law. [ 1 ]

  3. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook State Park - Wikipedia

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    The average step height is 10.5 inches (27 cm), and the shortest is 3.5 inches (8.9 cm). An information sign posted at the trail entrance near the intersection of Jefferson Blvd. and Hetzler Rd. states that the staircase is 715 feet (218 m).

  4. Stairs - Wikipedia

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    Height of the handrail. This is typically between 34 and 38 inches (864 and 965 mm), measured to the nose of the tread. The minimum height of the handrail for landings may be different and is typically 36 inches (914 mm). Handrail diameter. The size has to be comfortable for grasping and is typically between 1.25 and 2.675 inches (31.8 and 67.9 ...

  5. Height restriction laws - Wikipedia

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    San Jose, California: Due to Downtown San Jose's close proximity to San Jose International Airport, no buildings within city limits surpass 300 ft (91 m). Portland, Oregon: Height limits vary between 75 and 460 ft (23 and 140 m) throughout the city, with the primary intent being to protect views of Mount Hood and the West Hills. [27]

  6. California Building Standards Commission - Wikipedia

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    The commission is formally defined under the California Building Standards Law. [1] The California Building Standards Code, is the foundation for the design and implementation of building codes within California. The building codes include the implementation of improved safety methods, sustainability measures, consistency, new technology and ...

  7. Santa Monica Stairs - Wikipedia

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    Santa Monica, California, United States Coordinates: 34°1′55″N 118°30′38″W  /  34.03194°N 118.51056°W  / 34.03194; -118 The "Santa Monica Stairs" refer primarily to a pair of outdoor stairways in California descending to the northwest from Adelaide Drive in Santa Monica, to Santa Monica Canyon in Los Angeles.

  8. Sightline (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    It is impractical to make different step heights for every single row. In practice the riser height is the same for a set of 4 or 5 rows at the bottom of the bowl with the number of rows in each same height set increasing for higher up rows. The uppermost tier could have only 2 or even 1 different step heights.

  9. Building code - Wikipedia

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    Minimum and maximum room ceiling heights, exit sizes and location; Qualification of individuals or corporations doing the work; For high structures, anti-collision markers for the benefit of aircraft; Building codes are generally separate from zoning ordinances, but exterior restrictions (such as setbacks) may fall into either category.