Title
Approve Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Articles 1, 3 through 9 and 10A of Title 7 "Maps, Buildings and Subdivisions" Chapter 7-5 "Building Code" of the San Leandro Municipal Code in Order to Adopt by Reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, with Local Amendments
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COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Quality of Life
SUMMARY
Every three years, the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) establishes a statewide Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) for use throughout California. The Building Standards Codes are codified as San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 7-5. Once adopted by the state, the revisions become effective by default and without local approval or amendments. Cities and counties may adopt local amendments to strengthen the California Building Standards Code based on local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions. Any amendments by the City must be at least as stringent as those outlined in the Building Standards Code
The State's last mandated adoption of the California Building Standards Code was on January 1, 2023. The 2025 California Building Standards Code goes into effect on January 1, 2026
The attached Ordinance was introduced on November 17, 2025, and passed by a 7-0 vote and is presented for a second reading. The ordinance would update and revise regulations Chapter 7-5 to adopt the 2025 editions of the California Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Energy Code, Fire Code, Existing Building Code, and Green Building Standards Code by reference, and adopt by reference the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. Staff recommends local amendments, including structural requirements and fire sprinkler requirements to advance the health, welfare, and safety of the community.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council hold the second reading and ado...
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