What building code does Fresno, CA use?
Fresno, CA currently enforces the 2025 California Building Code (Title 24 Part 2, based on 2024 IBC). Fresno enforces the state-adopted code. Bill B-40 (adopted 2025-09-25) replaced Fresno Municipal Code Ch. 11 Art. 1 to adopt the 2025 Title 24 with local amendments to CBC Ch. 1 administration, CMC 936 wood-burning appliances, and a CPC 604.1 galvanized-piping ban; the 2025 CFC and CEBC apply per the statewide 2026-01-01 Title 24 effective date, with the fire code enforced by Fresno Fire outside this ordinance.
Adopted codes
| Scope | Code | Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Building | California Building Code (Title 24 Part 2, based on 2024 IBC) (with local amendments) | 2025 |
| Residential | California Residential Code (Title 24 Part 2.5, based on 2024 IRC) | 2025 |
| Fire | California Fire Code (Title 24 Part 9, based on 2024 IFC) | 2025 |
| Mechanical | California Mechanical Code (Title 24 Part 4, based on 2024 UMC) (with local amendments) | 2025 |
| Plumbing | California Plumbing Code (Title 24 Part 5, based on 2024 UPC) (with local amendments) | 2025 |
| Electrical | California Electrical Code (Title 24 Part 3, based on 2023 NEC) | 2025 |
| Energy | California Energy Code (Title 24 Part 6) | 2025 |
| Other | California Existing Building Code (Title 24 Part 10) | 2025 |
Current adoptions effective 2026-01-01.
Permits: Fresno permitting office
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curl https://codes.submittal.app/api/v1/cities/fresno.jsonConfidence: high · Verified against official sources:
- https://fresno.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7664405&GUID=2B0C008C-5A87-416D-8FA8-5E02700A178F
- https://fresno.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14788540&GUID=619112F7-165E-45AD-AB5B-CC1575654072
- https://www.dgs.ca.gov/bsc/codes
- https://www.fresno.gov/planning/building-and-safety/
Part of the open building-codes dataset (CC BY 4.0). See also: California statewide adoptions.