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Council adopts 2025 California building code with local modifications effective Jan. 1, 2026
Summary
Council approved the second reading and adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards with local modifications; staff said the amendments respond to council input on sprinklers and windows and set an effective date of 01/01/2026.
City staff presented the second reading of the standardized triennial building code update and explained it includes council‑requested modifications to align with housing regulations, sprinkler requirements and window provisions.
“This is the second reading of the standardized triennial building code change…Those amendments have been made,” the staff presenter said. The council moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading; the mayor called for a voice vote and the motion carried. Staff said the updated code will be incorporated by reference and become effective on 01/01/2026.
The council made no further substantive amendments at the meeting and closed the public hearing after no members of the public spoke.
