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San Gabriel council adopts first reading of 2025 California building and fire codes with local amendments
Summary
The council introduced Ordinance 7‑26 to adopt the 2025 California building and fire codes and local technical amendments; staff noted the fire alarm threshold increased from 4,000 to 7,500 square feet and that the updated codes apply to projects submitted on or after Jan. 1, 2026.
The San Gabriel City Council introduced Ordinance 7‑26 to adopt the 2025 edition of the California building and fire codes and to carry forward city technical and administrative amendments. Building Official Chris Caldlachlian presented the update and said, if adopted at second reading, the new codes would apply to building permit applications submitted…
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