California Building Standards
Adopted by the County of El Dorado
The effective date for the current 2010 California codes is January 1, 2011. Go to 2007 codes for information on the previous code cycle.
California Building Standards in Effect
California Building Standards Code | Referenced Model Code |
|---|
California Building Standards Code 2010 California Administrative Code
Title 24, Part 1 | California Code of Regulations |
2010 California Building Code
Title 24, Part 2, Vol. 1 & 2 | 2009 International Building Code
(ICC) |
2010 California Residential Code
Title 24, Part 2.5 | 2009 International Residential Code® (ICC) |
2010 California Electrical Code
Title 24, Part 3 | 2008 National Electrical Code® (NFPA) |
2010 California Mechanical Code
Title 24, Part 4 | 2009 Uniform Mechanical Code® (IAPMO) |
2010 California Plumbing Code
Title 24, Part 5 | 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code® (IAPMO) |
2010 California Energy Code
Title 24, Part 6 | California Code of Regulations |
California Elevator Safety Construction Code
Title 24, Part 7 | California Code of Regulations |
California Historical Building Code
Title 24, Part 8 | California Code of Regulations |
2010 California Fire Code
Title 24, Part 9 | 2009 International Fire Code® (ICC) |
2010 California Existing Building Code
Title 24, Part 10 | 2009 International Existing Building Code® (ICC) |
California Referenced Standards Code
Title 24, Part 12 | California Code of Regulations |
The current 2010 Codes govern the constructuion of all building projects that have an application date of January 1, 2011 or later. However, if your project or application was in progress before the January 1, 2011 date, the earlier 2007 Codes will still be in effect during your construction inspections and/or the plan check process. You must keep the permit current and show progress on your project. A permit is good for two years from the date of issuance and may be renewed for an additional year. The reactivation of an expired permit will require a review for update to the new codes, depending on the progress of the construction.
Two new codes were added to the California Code of Regulations with the new Code Cycle.
The 2010 California Residential Code, which specifically addresses building code for one-and two-family dwelling and townhouse not three stories above grade. The residential code Include live/work units complying with section 419 of the California Building Code.
The 2010 California Green Building Standards Code, or “CALGreen,” is to improve public health, safety and general welfare by enhancing the design and construction of buildings through the use of building concepts having a reduced negative impact or positive environmental impact and encouraging sustainable construction practices.