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Emeryville adopts 2025 building and fire codes by reference, retains local amendments

Emeryville City Council · October 8, 2025
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The City Council adopted updated California building and fire codes by reference, carrying forward preexisting local amendments on gas shutoff valves, construction-site fire safety and sprinkler thresholds. The council waived first reading and adopted the ordinances after a presentation by Community Development Director Chad Smalley and no public,

The Emeryville City Council adopted ordinances repealing and replacing chapters of the Emeryville Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 California building and fire codes by reference, including previously established local amendments.

Community Development Director Chad Smalley told the council, "we're here tonight to discuss adoption of the 20 25 building and fire codes." He said the city must adopt the statewide building standards and noted the city…

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