This publication is developed for the specific needs of the homebuilders, design professionals, building officials and others involved in the design and construction of detached one- and two-family dwellings in conformance with the 2007 California Building Code (CBC). The material applies to State of California communities because the California Building Code provisions for dwellings are modeled on the base International Building Code® (IBC® ) rather than the International Residential Code® (IRC® ).* Full color illustrations, tables, and figures facilitate comprehension of the code's regulations* Clear, logical organization makes the content easy to understand and apply to real-world scenarios* Written and reviewed by code expert authors of ICC