Building Codes
New Building Codes Adopted Jan. 1, 2008
On the first of the year, the City of Sacramento will require all new plan review and permit applications to comply with the 2007 edition of the California State Codes. This includes the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, and Fire Codes. More...
Development Services Department reviews projects for compliance with the following codes:
- Sacramento City Code, Chapter 15
- California State Codes: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, and Fire.
Building codes change over time. Here is a brief summary of when various codes were updated at the City, State, and Federal levels:
| Year | Code | Adopted |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 03/13/42 | |
| 1952 | 08/12/54 | |
| 1961 | 09/28/61 | |
| 1967 | 07/24/69 | |
| 1970 | 04/22/71 | |
| 1976 | 11/01/77 | |
| 1988 | 12/28/89 | |
| 1991 | 08/14/92 | |
| 1994 | CA Mechanical Code | 02/16/95 |
| CA Building, Electrical, Fire, and Plumbing Codes | 12/29/95 | |
| 1997 | CA Building, Electrical, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing Codes | 07/01/99 |
| 2001 | CA Building, Electrical, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing Codes | 11/01/02 |
| 2004 | CA Electrical Code | 08/01/05 |
| 2007 | CA Building, Electrical, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing Codes | 01/01/08 |
All permit applications must comply with the provisions of the above codes and the applicable City Code amendments.
Staff is working to reduce the number of City of Sacramento code amendments through regular evaluations and updates. During this period City staff will make an effort to work with design professionals to find solutions where existing City Code conflicts with the new California State Codes.