Cal. Code Regs. tit. 4 § 2101

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 2101 - Definitions

As used in this article:

(a) "Backstretch worker" means a person required to be licensed under Rule 1481(c) of this division.

(b) "Backstretch worker housing", "habitable room" means any structure or portion of a structure whose primary purpose is for sleeping or living and is located within the restricted area of the inclosure as defined in Rule 1420(v) of this division.

(c) "Damaged" means property in a condition in which its worth or usefulness is impaired. Damage includes, but is not limited to backstretch worker housing whose components are split, buckled, sagging, rotting, broken, or defective.

(d) "Substandard housing" means backstretch worker housing or a habitable room, or any portion thereof, for which, through lack of maintenance or repair, there exists any of the following conditions to an extent that endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the occupants:

(1) Lack of toilet or privy structure, bathtub or shower, or hot and cold running water.

(2) Plumbing fixtures and piping that have become unsanitary or damaged.

(3) Lack of exterior wall or roof covering adequate to protect the occupants from the elements.

(4) Damaged exterior wall or roof coverings.

(5) Damaged windows, exterior window coverings, or doors.

(6) Lack of natural light and ventilation.

(7) Damaged interior walls, ceilings, or floors.

(8) Lack of interior flooring adequate to protect occupants from the elements.

(9) Dampness of habitable rooms.

(10) Lack of garbage and rubbish removal as required under Rule 3010 of this article.

(11) Infestation of insects, rodents, or other vermin.

(12) Lack of smoke detector in working order.

(13) Lack of emergency evacuation plan as required under Rule 1928 of this division.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 2101

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19440 and 19481.5, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 19481.5, Business and Professions Code; and Section 17920.3, Health and Safety Code.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19440 and 19481.5(b), Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 19481.5, Business and Professions Code; and Section 17920.3, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 5-7-2002 as an emergency; operative 5-7-2002 (Register 2002, No. 19). Pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 19481.5(b)(3), a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-7-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-7-2002 order transmitted to OAL 8-19-2003 and filed 9-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 39).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (d)(1) and (d)(12) filed 10-14-2004 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2004, No. 42).
4. Amendment of subsections (c), (d), (d)(7), (d)(11) and (d)(12) and amendment of NOTE filed 6-26-2024; operative 10/1/2024 (Register 2024, No. 26).