2013 CA Building Standards Code Adopted

SACRAMENTO-The California Building Standards Commission revealed the adoption of the 2013 California Building Standards Code. The adoption of the 2013 code comes after a multi-state agency and stakeholder update of the 2010 building codes, according to a statement.

“Our objective is to produce a practical building code that ensures public safety first and foremost while implementing the most efficient technology available to conserve the state’s natural resources and energy use,” explains California Building Standards Commission executive director Jim McGowan. The Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of the State Architect, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, Office of the State Fire Marshal, Department of Public Health, the California Energy Commission, industry stakeholders and members of the public participated in the development of the new code.