Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Fresno County adopted parts of the 2013 California Building Standards Code: the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Fire Code. Fresno County, Cal., Muni Code §§ 15.08.010, 15.16.010, 15.20.010, 15.12.010, and 15.10.010.

 

Helpful resources for Fresno County, California include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for California

Residential Building Code

California adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control; however, local governments are free to make laws more strict (with some limitations).See PLRB, California Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Fresno County adopted the 2012 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2022 California Residential Code (2021 IRC)(Fresno County, CA 15.18.010 - California Residential Code adopted.)

...The 2022 California Residential Code and Appendices AH, AJ, AQ, AR, AS, AX, AY, and AZ is adopted by reference. (Ord. No. 23-001, § 1(Exh. 2), 2-28-2023; Ord. No. 19-025, § 1(Exh. B), 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 13-024, § 1(Exh. B), 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 11-005, § 1, 5-24-2011)...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: Yes

Ice Barrier

Comments

Fresno County adopted the 2013 California Residential Code, including Appendix G [Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs]. Fresno County, Cal., Muni Code § 15.08.010, 

Fresno County amended the 2013 California Residential Code, and amended Appendix G. Fresno County, Cal., Muni Code § 15.08.020. The County's amendments did not reference Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Id.

Commercial Building Code

Fresno County adopted the 2012 IBC, statewide with limitations. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2022 California Bldg. Code, Part 2 (2021 IBC)(Fresno County, CA Municipal Code)

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Comments

Fresno County adopted the 2013 California Building Code. Fresno County, Cal., Muni Code § 15.08.010. 

Fresno County amended the 2013 California Building Code. Fresno County, Cal., Muni Code § 15.08.020.

Existing Buildings

Fresno County amended  "Section 3403.1 General” [provisions for Additions] of “Chapter 34 Existing Buildings and Structures” Fresno County, Cal., Muni Code § 15.08.020; Fresno County, Cal., Muni Code ch. 15.48.