MEETING DATE:
November 10, 2025
SUBJECT:
Title
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1575 - AMENDING SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 (BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES) AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
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Recommendation
Recommendation
INTRODUCE (First Reading) an ordinance amending the San Marcos Municipal Code Title 17 (Buildings, Construction, and Related Activities), and adopting local amendments to the California Building Code
Board or Commission Action
Not applicable.
Executive Summary
The State of California Building Standards Commission updates the California Code of Regulations Building Standards Code, Title 24 as it relates to construction and property maintenance approximately every three (3) years. Once the State has approved the Building Standard Codes they are published, and all local jurisdictions are mandated to apply the new regulations, typically within 180 days. Local jurisdictions may amend the Codes to be more restrictive provided the amendments are based on local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions.
Discussion
The proposed Ordinance and the specified proposed modifications to Title 17 of the San Marcos Municipal Code (“SMMC”) incorporates updates included in the 2022 California Building Standards Code, as set forth in Attachment A. These changes represent minor adjustments to SMMC requirements. Adoption of the proposed Ordinance will not affect current processes or business operations.
The 2025 amended California Building Code includes:
§ 2025 California Administrative Code (CAC); Part 1, Title 24, CCR.
§ 2025 California Building Code (CBC); Part 2, Volume 1 and 2, Title 24, CCR.
(Based on 2024 International Building Code.)
§ 2025 California Residential Code (CRC); Part 2.5, Title 24, CCR.
(Based on 2024 International Residential Code.)
§ 2025 California Electrical Code (CEC); Part 3, Title 24, CCR.
(Based on 2023 National Electrical Code.)
§ 2025 California Mechanical Code (CMC); Part 4, Title 24, CCR.
(Based on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code.)
§ 2025 California Plumbing Code (CPC); Part 5, Title 24, CCR.
(Based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code.)
§ 2025 California Energy Code (CEnC); Part 6, Title 24, CCR.
§ 2025 California Historical Building Code; Part 8, Title 24, CCR.
§ 2025 California Fire Code; Part 9, Title 24, CCR.
(Based on the 2024 International Fire Code.)
§ 2025 California Existing Building Code; Part 10, Title 24, CCR.
(Based on the 2024 International Existing Building Code.)
§ 2025 California Green Code; Part 11, Title 24, CCR.
§ 2025 California Referenced Standards Code; Part 12, Title 24, CCR.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this ordinance or the Municipal Code revisions.
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Attachment A- Redlined changes Municipal Code
Attachment B- Municipal Code Final draft
Prepared by: David Yorba, Building Official
Submitted by: Heather Todd, Fire/Administrative Services Manager
Reviewed by: Jason Nailon, Fire Marshal
Approved by: Dan Barron, Fire Chief