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Update to Oakland Building and Construction Codes

Original title: Subject: Local Amendments To 2025 California Model Building Construction Codes From: Planning And Building Department Recommendation: Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Emergency Ordinance: (1) Repealing The Oakland Amendments To The 2022 Edition Of The California Model Building Construction Codes, (2) Adopting Local Amendments To The 2025 Edition Of The California Model Building Construction Codes, (3) Amending Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 15.04 To Comply With Changes To State Law, And (4) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Exemption Findings; And

Record date · September 15, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City of Oakland is updating its local building and construction codes to align with the new 2025 California state standards. This ordinance repeals previous 2022-based local amendments and establishes new rules under Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 15.04.

Why it matters

Property owners, developers, and contractors in Oakland must now comply with the updated 2025 building standards for all new construction and renovation projects.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners and developers

They must adhere to the updated 2025 building standards for new construction and renovation projects.

Directly affected

Contractors and builders

They are required to follow the new local amendments to the state building codes when performing work in Oakland.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance repeals local amendments previously tied to the 2022 California Model Building Construction Codes.
  • The ordinance adopts new local amendments to align with the 2025 California Model Building Construction Codes.
  • Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 15.04 is amended to ensure compliance with updated state law.
  • The city has adopted findings that this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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  • The legislation was introduced on September 8, 2025.
  • The ordinance has been passed by the Rules & Legislation Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these changes affect my current building permit?
The document does not specify the transition period for existing permits; you should contact the Oakland Planning and Building Department for guidance on active projects.
Why is the city changing these codes?
The city is updating its local codes to remain in compliance with the updated 2025 California .

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State-Mandated Code Alignment

The city is proactively updating its municipal code to maintain synchronization with the 2025 state-level building standards.

Oakland Planning and Building Department

Connected Entities

California Environmental Quality Act, Oakland Planning and Building Department, Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 15.04 and 1 more
otherCalifornia Environmental Quality Act“The state law under which the city is adopting exemption findings.”Map →
OrganizationOakland Planning and Building Department“The department recommending the adoption of the new building codes.”Map →
otherOakland Municipal Code Chapter 15.04“The specific section of city law being amended.”Map →
other26-0024“The file number for this ordinance.”Map →

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