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Soledad council adopts Ordinance No. 779 to update local adoption of 2025 California building code
Summary
The Soledad City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 779 on Dec. 3, 2025, aligning local code with the 2025 California Building Standards (Title 24). The ordinance — effective Jan. 1, 2026 — updates fire safety, accessibility, energy rules and requires new housing to be battery-storage ready.
The Soledad City Council voted unanimously Dec. 3 to adopt Ordinance No. 779, updating the city’s locally adopted building code to align with the 2025 California Building Standards (Title 24). The council approved the ordinance following a staff presentation and a brief council exchange; no members of the public spoke during the hearing.
Adriana Mora, senior planner for the City of Soledad, told the council the ordinance implements statewide updates on a three‑year cycle and focuses on fire and life safety, accessibility, seismic resilience and energy efficiency. "Homes and businesses may now be fully…
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