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Recently Approved Changes in Code Standards

State agencies may propose changes to building standards or regulations related to the implementation or enforcement of building standards. Building standards law requires the agency to submit adopted building standards to the California Building Standards Commission (BSC) for approval.

Recently Approved Standards
The following table lists approved building standards that are not yet available in a published format. When an approved standard is published, it is published as a supplement to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24.

Agency that proposed the change Approved standard
Building Standards Commission (BSC) 2006 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle for the 2007 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24. 2007 Edition of Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ,7, 8, 9, 10, & 12
(Approved Standards)
Approved: Jan. 16, 29 & 30, 2007
Published: July 1, 2007
Effective: January 1, 2008

Effective Dates
The type of standard or regulation approved determines its effective date.

Type of standard or regulation Effective date
Building standards adopted by any agency. 180 days after its publication in Title 24, or at a later date established by the BSC
Emergency building standard or regulation Immediately upon its filing with the Office of the Secretary of State, or at a later date established by the BSC
Building standards adopted pursuant to Section 25402 of the Public Resources Code, or regulation relating to the implementation or enforcement of building standards. 30 days after its filing with the Office of the Secretary of State
Updated : 8/29/2008