{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"16016","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 16016","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12.5. BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC [16000. - 16604.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-12.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Essential Services Buildings [16000. - 16023.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-12.5/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. General Requirements and Administration [16009. - 16016.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-12.5/chapter-2/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1521, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Except as provided in Section <a href=\"/hsc/16011\">16011</a>, on and after July 1, 1986, construction of an essential services building shall not begin unless the drawings and specifications comply with this chapter and the requirements prescribed by the enforcement agency and approval of those drawings and specifications has been obtained from the enforcement agency.</p>","text":"Except as provided in Section 16011, on and after July 1, 1986, construction of an essential services building shall not begin unless the drawings and specifications comply with this chapter and the requirements prescribed by the enforcement agency and approval of those drawings and specifications has been obtained from the enforcement agency.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-requirements-and-administration-16016","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}