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San Bruno adopts 2025 building and fire codes; adds local roof standard for wildfire areas
Summary
The San Bruno City Council adopted the 2025 California building and fire codes with a local amendment requiring Class A roof coverings for new construction in Wildland‑Urban Interface areas and approved an education outreach plan for impacted homeowners and contractors. Effective Jan. 1, 2026.
The San Bruno City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 12 to adopt the 2025 California building and fire codes by reference and to adopt findings supporting targeted local amendments intended to reduce wildfire risk.
The community development director told the council the package incorporates new statewide rules — including updated Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) regulations, stricter energy and accessibility standards and expanded electric‑vehicle charging requirements — and one local…
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