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Murrieta council adopts 2025 California building and fire codes, including new WUI rules
Summary
On Nov. 18 the Murrieta City Council unanimously adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2025 California Fire Code including the new Wildland‑Urban Interface code; staff said local amendments are limited and general adoption is required by state law effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Murrieta City Council on Nov. 18 unanimously approved two ordinances on second reading: adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code and adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code together with the newly established 2025 California Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) Code. Staff emphasized that the state code becomes effective Jan. 1, 2026 and that local jurisdictions may adopt limited, justified amendments.
Fire Marshal Doug Stroessnyder and Fire Chief Bernie Malloy explained the WUI code will apply to properties located in…
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