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Building Codes
New Building Codes Effective January 1, 2011
On January 1st, the City of Sacramento is requiring all new plan review and permit applications to comply with the 2010 California Building Standards Codes which are based on the International Building Codes. This includes the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Fire, and the NEW Green Building Code.
The 2010 Title 24 Codes include, but are not limited to, the following significant changes:
New California Residential Code
Fire sprinkler system requirements for one and two family dwellings
New mandatory requirements in the CalGreen Code
Community Development reviews projects for compliance with the following codes:
- Sacramento City Code, Chapter 15
- California Building Standards 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 |
| 2010 | CA Building, Residential, Electrical, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Green Building Codes | 01/01/11 |
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.
