Emergency Rulemaking

State agencies may propose emergency changes to building standards or regulations related to the implementation or enforcement of building standards. Building standards law allows for the emergency rulemaking process and requires submission of the proposed emergency building standard to the BSC for adoption and/or approval.

Information on the emergency rulemaking process may be found in the California Administrative Code (Title 24, Part 1-417):

    Part 1 - California Building Standards Administrative Code 
        o Downloadable (PDF)
    
    Part 1 - California Building Standards Administrative Code Supplement (effective February 1, 2012)
        o Downloadable (PDF)

Emergency Rulemaking Checklist