{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"18944.5","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 18944.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. HOUSING [17000. - 19997.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-13"},{"name":"PART 2.5. STATE BUILDING STANDARDS [18901. - 18949.31.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-13/part-2.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. The California Building Standards Code [18935. - 18944.21.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-13/part-2.5/chapter-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1152.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The code shall be binding on the state and other public agencies, including federal agencies to the extent permitted by federal law, in the same manner as it binds private parties or entities.</p>","text":"The code shall be binding on the state and other public agencies, including federal agencies to the extent permitted by federal law, in the same manner as it binds private parties or entities.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/the-california-building-standards-code-18944-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}