California — State Overview
Statewide adopted code editions, triennial cycle, and how local amendments interact with state minimums.
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- Referenced by EIE
California adopts the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24), effective January 1, 2026. Local jurisdictions may amend with findings but cannot fall below state minimums.
| Part | Title | Common name |
|---|---|---|
| Part 2 | California Building Code | CBC |
| Part 2.5 | California Residential Code | CRC |
| Part 3 | California Electrical Code | CEC |
| Part 4 | California Mechanical Code | CMC |
| Part 5 | California Plumbing Code | CPC |
| Part 9 | California Fire Code | CFC |
| Part 11 | Green Building Standards | CALGreen |
Related documents
Residential Code Guidance
Summarized residential guidance keyed to 2025 California Residential Code (CRC), with typical issues and AI interpretation rules. This page does not reproduce code text.
Commercial Code Guidance
Summarized commercial guidance keyed to 2025 California Building Code (CBC), with typical issues and AI interpretation rules. This page does not reproduce code text.
Brisbane, California
Permitting, departments, adopted codes, local amendments, and inspection process for the City of Brisbane.