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Downey Council adopts 2025 California Building Standards Code with local organizational amendments
Summary
The City Council unanimously adopted five ordinances bringing Downey into compliance with the 2025 California Building Standards Code. Staff said changes are organizational, update seismic, wind and wildfire provisions, and align local code with state requirements; no substantive local policy changes were made.
Downey officials voted to adopt five ordinances implementing the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code, including local amendments tailored to the city’s climatic, topographic and geologic conditions. Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Dan Rasmussen told the council the statewide updates include strengthened wind and seismic design loads, wildfire‑resistant construction standards, and expanded…
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