Chapter 6 of the 2022 California Residential Code is adopted in its entirety subject to the modifications thereto which are set forth below.

Table R602.10.3(3) BRACING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY^{i, j}

Add new footnotes "i" and "j" to the end of Table R602.10.3(3) to read:

i.    Methods GB, PBS, HPS and SFB are not permitted in Seismic Design Categories D₀, D₁, and D₂.

j.    Method DWB are not permitted in Seismic Design Categories D₀, D₁, and D₂ where S₁ is greater than or equal to 0.75.

Add a new Subsection R602.10.4.4.5, to read:

R602.10.4.4.5 Limits on methods GB and PCP. In Seismic Design Categories D₀, D₁, and D₂, Method GB is not permitted, but gypsum board is permitted to be placed on the opposite side of the studs from other types of braced wall panel sheathing. In Seismic Design Categories D₀, D₁, and D₂, the use of Method PCP is limited to one-story dwellings and accessory structures.