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Murrieta council holds first readings for 2025 building, fire and wildland urban interface codes; public hearings set Nov. 18
Summary
The council conducted first readings of ordinances to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2025 California Fire Code and Wildland Urban Interface Code, scheduling second readings and public hearings for Nov. 18. Staff emphasized state-driven changes including electrification baselines, more EV-charging requirements and higher fire-flow standards in high-severity zones.
Murrieta city staff presented first readings Nov. 4 for ordinances to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24) and two related ordinances adopting the 2025 California Fire Code and the 2025 Wildland Urban Interface Code. Council voted unanimously to introduce the ordinances and schedule public hearings for Nov. 18.
Andy Crowe, the city’s building official, said the state’s three‑year code cycle updates take effect Jan. 1, 2026, and the city must adopt the new codes or the state baseline will apply. He highlighted key statewide changes: the California Energy Code sets electrification as the…
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