Cal. Code Regs. tit. 2 § 1859.323.1
Funding of eligible replacement costs shall be provided only if it is more cost-effective to replace rather than repair a structural component or building system that poses a health or safety threat to pupils or staff while at school. For purposes of this section, it is more cost-effective to replace a structural component or building system when the estimated cost of an eligible repair is at least 75 percent of the cost of replacement.
If the cost to repair the component or system is less than 75 percent of the current replacement cost and the district elects to replace the component or system, then Grant funding shall be equal to the estimated cost of repair. Projects that use this option are not eligible for an increase to the Grant at the time of Grant Adjustment pursuant to Section 1859.324.1.
If the request is for replacement components or systems, a cost comparison must be prepared. The cost comparison shall consist of a repair cost estimate and a Like-Kind Material/System replacement cost estimate provided by qualified individual(s) or firm(s).
Replacement of a structural component or building system shall be limited to the use of a Like-Kind Material/System except when the work in the project proposes to use an alternative building material or system which is requested by the LEA. The cost comparison must also include the estimated cost of replacement using an alternative building material or system. If replacement with an alternate material/system is more costly than replacement with a Like-Kind Material/System, the LEA will receive funding for the alternate material/system in an amount not to exceed the cost of replacement with a Like-Kind Material/System. If it is determined that the only possible replacement is with the alternate material/system, the LEA will receive funding for the actual cost of replacement with the alternate material/system.
If the request is for replacement components or systems that included structural deficiencies, the cost comparison must also include a report from a licensed design professional identifying the minimum work necessary to obtain Division of the State Architect's approval.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 1859.323.1
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-31-2005 order transmitted to OAL 9-23-2005 and filed 11-7-2005 (Register 2005, No. 45).
3. Amendment filed 7-2-2007 as an emergency; operative 7-2-2007 (Register 2007, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-31-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-2-2007 order transmitted to OAL 11-5-2007 and filed 12-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 51).
Note: Authority cited: Section 17592.73, Education Code. Reference: Section 17592.72, Education Code.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-31-2005 order transmitted to OAL 9-23-2005 and filed 11-7-2005 (Register 2005, No. 45).
3. Amendment filed 7-2-2007 as an emergency; operative 7-2-2007 (Register 2007, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-31-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-2-2007 order transmitted to OAL 11-5-2007 and filed 12-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 51).