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San Rafael advances 2025 triennial building-code update; single-family reach code kept flexible
Summary
Council introduced revisions to adopt the 2025 California building codes with local amendments and adopted a staged approach for a single-family reach code that preserves a flexible, menu-based compliance path.
San Rafael — The City Council on Aug. 18 introduced an ordinance adopting the 2025 editions of California building and related codes, with local amendments and a targeted reach-code approach for single-family remodels.
Why it matters: The statewide code cycle requires local jurisdictions to adopt or accept changes; staff said adopting the 2025 codes now avoids automatic state adoption with no local amendments. Staff also advised the council that AB 130, a recent state budget trailer bill, temporarily…
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