Residential developments: building standards: review.
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Overview
This bill directs the Department of Housing and Community Development to study whether residential developments of 3-10 units can be built under the California Residential Code instead of the standard California Building Standards Code. The department will convene a working group, contract with external experts, and analyze various factors like life safety, cost, and feasibility. The study’s findings will be reported to the Legislature by December 31, 2028, and the department will then propose any necessary amendments to the building standards for consideration by the California Building Standards Commission. The bill also requires an assessment of construction cost pressures related to building standards.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to conduct a study on the feasibility of using the California Residential Code for residential developments of 3-10 units.
- Establishes a deadline of December 31, 2027, for the department to convene a working group and initiate the study.
- Mandates the use of external experts or an independent third party to assist with the study.
- Requires a report to the Legislature by December 31, 2028, summarizing the study’s findings.
- Authorizes the department to exceed the scope of the International Residential Code to evaluate potential amendments.
- Requires a review of construction cost pressures for single-family and multifamily residential construction.
- Specifies a recurring review of construction cost pressures every three years.
- Directs the department to consult with relevant stakeholders during the study.
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