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California adopts I-Codes

The California Building Standards Commission has voted unanimously to adopt the International Building Code and International Fire Code as the basis for the state’s new codes. The decision comes after an adoption process involving several agencies that make up the Commission representing building and fire officials, architects, engineers, contractors, labor and the public.

“This is the beginning, not the end of a journey to create a safer California,” said ICC CEO Rick Weiland. “It is a working partnership with the state to provide training and other support so that the codes are enforced and Californians can build safer and better. California now joins 48 other states that have decided to go with the I-Codes to save lives, protect property and have a positive impact on the economy.”

The IBC and IFC are scheduled to take effect in January 2008. This summer CBSC is scheduled to begin the process to adopt the International Residential Code.