Cal. Code Regs. tit. 25 § 16
No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, convert, alter, repair, move, remove, or demolish any building or structure subject to the provisions of this subchapter without first obtaining a written construction permit from the enforcing agency unless such work is exempted, as specified in the California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, this subchapter, or the other rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to Section 17921 of the California Health and Safety Code. Exemption from permit requirements shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in violation of the provisions of the California Building Standards Code, this subchapter, other state laws, or ordinances lawfully enacted by the local enforcing agency.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 16
Note: Authority cited: Sections 17003.5, 17921, 50061.5 and 50559, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 17921 and 17922, Health and Safety Code.