Community Development

New California Building Standards Code Now in Effect

2023 New Building Codes - Stay Informed
Every three years, the State adopts new building, residential, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, historical, fire, existing building, and green building codes (known collectively as the California Building Standards Code) to establish uniform standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings, electrical systems, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, and fire and life safety systems.

For more information, view Long Beach Building Standards Code webpage.