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Madera council moves to adopt 2025 California building codes, sets effective local implementation procedures
Summary
The Madera City Council voted to introduce an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards (Title 24), with staff noting the statewide editions take effect Jan. 1, 2026 and appendices for emergency housing will be available if needed. The motion passed by roll call (six yes, one absent).
The Madera City Council on Oct. 15 voted to introduce an ordinance adopting the 2025 editions of the California Building Standards (Title 24), in a procedural decision staff said is needed to enforce the updated statewide codes locally.
Rafael Magallan, the city’s chief building official, told the council the 2025 editions were published July 20, 2025 and that local jurisdictions have 180 days to act. "Once the ordinance is adopted, the following ... Title 24 California building standard…
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