California Building Code

California Building Code (2010)
The 2010 California Building code is in effect as of January 1, 2011. The purpose of the California Building Code (CBC) is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, access to persons with disabilities, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation and energy conservation; safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment; and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. The provisions of the CBC is to ensure that barrier-free design is incorporated in all buildings, facilities, site work and other developments to which this code applies and to ensure that they are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. Code copies are available for viewing at our counter and at the Downey City Library. The external link below is where the CBC is available for purchase.

BUILDING CODES AND CITY INFORMATION

• 2010 California Building Code
• 2010 California Residential Code
• 2010 California Plumbing Code
• 2010 California Mechanical Code
• 2010 California Electric Code
• 2010 California Energy Code
• 2010 California Green Building Standards Code
• 2008 California Energy Efficiency Standards
• 2007 California Appliance Efficiency Regulations

• International Code Council

DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE

Please refer to the link below for the additional local amendments that are to be utilized with the 2010 CBC.

• Downey Municipal Code - Building