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Anaheim adopts 2025 California building and fire codes, including wildland-urban interface standards
Summary
The City Council adopted local ordinances to implement the 2025 California building and fire codes, including the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; staff said the changes are modest and aimed at safety and consistency, and that the city will continue to help applicants navigate permitting.
Anaheim City Council on Tuesday approved adoption of the 2025 California building codes and the 2025 California Fire Code, including local amendments the city says are tailored to local climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
City staff presented the package as part of the state-mandated three-year code cycle and emphasized the changes are largely incremental this round: updates address electric vehicle parking requirements for new construction, new sizing rules for rooftop solar equipment and the introduction of an insulated panel material used on exterior walls. The cycle also incorporates the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code consolidating wildfire mitigation requirements.
“These codes along with the recommended local amendments make up the proposed ordinance under consideration,” Building Official Scott Barry said during the presentation. Fire Marshal Lindsay Young told the council the city’s approach prioritizes responder and occupant safety: “We…
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