2022 California Building Code Will Take Effect On January 1, 2023
Beginning on January 1, 2o23, each California City is required by State law to enforce the 2022 Edition of California Building Codes (a.k.a., Title 24 of the California Codes of Regulations). All projects submitted before or on December 22, 2022, are permitted to comply with the 2019 Edition of the California Building Standards Code.
Every three years, the State adopts new model codes (known collectively as the California Building Standards Code) to establish uniform standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings, electrical systems, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, and fire and life safety systems. Sections 17922, 17958 and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code require that the latest edition of the California Building Standards code and Uniform Housing Code apply to local construction 180 days after publication.
All architects, engineers, designers, developers, owners, and contractors must be familiar with the codes in effect at the time of plan submittal. For additional information related to the 2020 Edition of California Building Standards Code, please visit the following organization.
https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codesh