Currently Enforced Codes
As of January 1, 2008, at a minimum plans and permits are subject to the following:

• 2006 International Building Code
• 2006 International Residential Code (Parts I - IV & IX)
• 2006 International Energy Conservation Code
• 1997 Uniform Building Code, Appendix Chapter 33
• 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code (without Chapter 13)
• 2005 National Electric Code (2008 NEC effective July 1, 2008)

Applicable Mechanical Codes
Commercial projects and all residential projects with more than two units:

• 2003 International Mechanical Code (including Appendix A)
• 2003 International Fuel Gas Code (including Appendices A, B, C and D)

Residential projects with one or two dwellings:

• 2003 International Residential Code (parts V, VI and Appendices A, B, C & D)

Adoption of NEW California Building and Associated Codes

Currently Enforced Codes
As of January 1, 2008, at a minimum plans and permits are subject to the following:

The California Building Standards Codes found in the California Code of Regulations, Title 24:

• Part 2, known as the California Building Code (CBC) (2006 International Building Code)
• Part 3, known as the California Electrical Code (CEC) (2005 National Electrical Code)
• Part 4, known as the California Mechanical Code (CMC) (2006 Uniform Mechanical Code)
• Part 5, known as the California Plumbing Code (CPC) (2006 Uniform Plumbing Code)
• Part 10, known as the California Existing Building Code (CEBC) (2006 International Building Code)

The California Building Standards Code found in the California Code of Regulations, Title 24:

• Part 2, known as the 2001 California Building Code (CBC)
• Part 3, known as the 2004 California Electrical Code (CEC)
• Part 4, known as the 2001 California Mechanical Code (CMC)
• Part 5, known as the 2001 California Plumbing Code (CPC)
• Part 6, known as the 2005 California Energy Code, and Energy Commission Standards (CECS). (2005 Energy Commission Standards

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