Council adopts 2025 California building standards code by reference; state 'electric ready' requirement highlighted
Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
The council adopted an ordinance repealing and recasting Title 16 to align Indian Wells with the 2025 California Building Standards Code effective Jan. 1, 2026; building official Wes Ramakas told council the cycle is light locally and emphasized the state's new 'electric ready' requirement for residences.
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Indian Wells adopted an ordinance at second reading to bring the city's code into alignment with the 2025 California Building Standards Code, a change staff said preserves local enforcement authority and takes effect Jan. 1, 2026.
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