2025 Building & Fire
Code Update
CITY COUNCIL – SECOND READING
Call (805) 865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting November 4, 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. Approve second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1164, Amending Title 17 of the El Paso De Robles Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the 2025 Edition of the
California Building Standards Code with Local Amendments (Recommendation); or
2. Refer back to staff with direction for further analysis. 2025 Building & Fire
Code Update
CITY COUNCIL – SECOND READING
Call (805) 865-7276 to provide public comment during the meeting November 4, 2025