Current Building Codes
2023 Current Building Codes
California Building Standards Commission (BSC) adopts updated versions of the amended model Building Codes called the California Code of Regulations Title 24 every three years. The Building Codes are always available for review at the Building Department. The current building codes and previous building codes are available to view online on the California Building Codes [1] site.
The California and National Codes may be purchased from some bookstores or online or from the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road Country Club Hills IL, 60478, (800)786-4452 (always phone for a price prior to ordering). The entire list represents several hundred dollars.
Effective January 1, 2023 the following Building Codes are currently in effect and must be consulted in the preparation of your construction plans.
- 2022 California Building Administrative Code, Title 24, Part 1
- 2022 California Building Code, Title 24, Volumes 1 and 2, Part 2
- 2022 California Residential Code, Title 24, Part 2.5
- 2022 California Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3
- 2022 California Mechanical Code, Title 24, Part 4
- 2022 California Plumbing Code, Title 24, Part 5
- 2022 California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6
- 2022 California Historical Code, Title 24, Part 8
- 2022 California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9
- 2022 California Existing Building Code, Title 24, Part 10
- 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11
- 2022 California Referenced Standards Code, Title 24, Part 12
- 1997 Edition Uniform Housing Code, published by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
- 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, published by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
- 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, published by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
- 1997 Uniform Sign Code, published by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
- Title 25, Housing and Community Development
California Code of Regulations, referenced only
Titles 8, Industrial Relations
Title 19, Public Safety
Title 20, Public Utility and Energy
