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New codes​ beginning January 1st 2023. For more information, visit the Building​ Permits and Inspection Home page.​ 

  • 2022 Title 24 California ​Code Changes​​

California Building and Residential Codes
View report summaries prepared by the Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials Code Development and Review Committee on the 2019 edition of the California Building and Residential codes.

  • Significant Changes to the California Building Code
  • Significant Changes to the California Residential Code​​

Sacramento County

  • Chapter (Title) 16 of County Codes
  • ST-18 - Sacramento County Building Design Criteria

State of California

Applicable California Building Codes 

  • Accessibility Checklist Based on Chapter 11A of the CA Building C​ode
  • California Energy Standards - Residential​ 2016​​
  • California Energy Standards - ​Non Residential​ 2016​
  • California Green Building Standards​​​
  • California Energy Commission Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Program 2016
  • California Health and Safety Code

International

  • IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)
  • ICC (International Code Council 

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  • Online Permits
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