Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Pasadena adopted the 2013 California Standards Building Codes. Pasadena, Cal., Muni Code § 14.04.010.

Helpful resources for Pasadena, California include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Building and Safety Division
• 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.

Pasadena 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)(Pasadena, CA 14.04.015 - Section 105.2 of Chapter 1 Division II of the 2022 California Building Code and Section 105.2 of the 2022 California Residential Code to read as follows.)

...A zoning permit may be required for items exempted from building permit requirements under Chapter 1 Division II Section 105.2. Exempted work shall not violate any provisions of this Code, Federal, State, Local laws, or regulations. (Ord. No. 7407 , § 4, 12-5-2022)...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: Yes

Ice Barrier

Comments

Pasadena amended the 2013 California Residential Code and adopted Appendices E, G, and H, 

Commercial Building Code

Pasadena 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)(Pasadena, CA Municipal Code)

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Comments

Pasadena amended the 2013 California Building Code, and adopted Appendices C, H, I, and J.

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