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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 6§ 17368 School Building Definition

§ 17368 School Building Definition

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§ 17368 School Building Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'school building' is any place where kids go to learn, but not things like small bleachers, storage buildings, or swimming pools.
  • •If a building is not used for kids' classes (like adult schools), it’s not called a 'school building' under this law.
  • •If a building doesn’t meet earthquake safety rules, there must be a sign saying it’s not safe.

Example

A school has a small storage shed where they keep sports equipment. Kids never go inside it.

This shed is not a 'school building' because it’s only for storage and kids don’t use it. So, the earthquake safety rules for school buildings don’t apply to it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 17368 School Building Definition

“School building” as used in this article shall be limited to any physical structure capable of being occupied by pupils, but shall exclude, (a) any bleacher or grandstand with less than six rows of seats, (b) any building which is used exclusively for warehouse, storage, garage, or districtwide administrative office purposes, into which pupils are not required to enter, and buildings utilized by adult schools for off-campus, voluntary adult education courses or registered apprentice courses, (c) any swimming pool, or (d) any yard or lighting poles or flagpoles or playground equipment which does not exceed 35 feet in height. “School building” as used in this article excludes any building owned or occupied by a unified school district, high school district, or a county superintendent of schools which is used exclusively for adult education purposes. If any building so excluded was not constructed in accordance with Article 3 (commencing with Section 17280) of this chapter and was not repaired, reconstructed, or replaced in accordance with this article, there shall be posted in a conspicuous place on such building a public notice stating that such building does not meet the structural standards imposed by law for earthquake safety. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

school buildingphysical structurepupilsbleacher or grandstandwarehousestoragegar

Related Statutes

  • § 17369 School Building Definition Exclusions
  • § 17263 School Building Plan Approval
  • § 17267 School Building Plan Filing
  • § 17280 School Building Construction Oversight
  • § 17283.5 School Building Residential Exclusion

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17368.
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