In response to the adoption of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (Code) by the California Building Standards Commission - expected to be published on July 1, 2025, staff from various City departments are undergoing efforts toward the local adoption of this code. State law requires that local adoptions of the Code at the local level become effective on January 1, 2026. In addition, State law also permits local jurisdictions to amend the State mandated Code in certain circumstances.
Staff from the Building and Safety Bureau, Fire Prevention Bureau, Code Enforcement Bureau, Planning Bureau, Public Works Engineering Bureau and the Office of Sustainability are reviewing the Code and will be recommending local amendments to be included in an ordinance adopting the Code to address specific local concerns. The proposed amendments will consist of structural, fire and life safety, green building and sustainability, and administrative provisions or procedures.
Proposed amendments, express findings and determinations, and statement of reasons will be presented for consideration and discussion at meetings of the Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation (BEAC), the City’s code review body, in compliance with City policy to offer broad consideration of proposed ordinances. The scheduled dates and anticipated topics of these meetings are listed below.
Past BEAC Meetings
- March 17, 2025 - Introduction to Code Adoption
- April 21, 2025 - Presentation of Proposed Amendments
- May 19, 2025 - Presentation of Proposed Amendments
- June 16, 2025 - Presentation of Proposed Amendments
Additional BEAC meeting information can be found at on the BEAC website.
2025 Code Adoption Introductory Presentation
2025 Code Adoption Introductory Presentation
