Current Building Codes

The California Building Standards Commission updates construction codes on a three-year cycle.  Every city within the State is mandated to adopt and enforce these codes as they become effective. Below is a list of the adopted state and local codes and the effective dates.

future building code ADOPTIONS

JANUARY 1, 2020 THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE WILL GO INTO EFFECT.

Current ADOPTED Building Codes

• 2016 California Building Standards Code
• City of Concord Municipal Code Title 15 Buildings and Building Regulations
• Contra Costa County Fire Protection District 2016 California Fire Code Amendments

additional Code resources

• View detailed California Energy code resources at 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards and Forms
• Find helpful energy tools, training, and resources at Energy Code Ace