2025 Building & Fire
Code Update
CITY COUNCIL – FIRST READING
Call (805) 865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting October 7, 2025
2025 California Building Code
1. Call (805)865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting • 3 – Year Update Cycle
• Model Building Code Adopted
• California Amendments (Adopted Statewide 01/01/2026)
• Local Modifications
2025 California Building Code –
Significant Updates
1. Call (805)865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting • Organization of Codes
• Energy compliance:
• QII Insulation
• Battery Ready
• Gas Water Heaters & Space Heaters
• Structural: ASCE 20% Increase in Structural Factors
Building & Fire Ordinance Update
1. Call (805)865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting • Fire Code & EV Chargers – Not Allowed in:
• Underground parking garages (below grade)
• Sub-level garages (below the exit discharge level)
• Multi-story parking garages (above ground, multiple
levels)
• Fire Dept Connections
Options
1. Call (805)865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting
1. Take no action; or
2. Introduce by title only and the first reading of Ordinance No. XXX, adopting the 2025 California Building Code with local amendments, and schedule a second reading and
public hearing pursuant to Government Code section 6066 (Recommendation); or
3. Refer back to staff with direction for further analysis. 2025 Building & Fire
Code Update
CITY COUNCIL – FIRST READING
Call (805) 865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting October 7, 2025