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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 13Pt. 1.5Ch. 5Art. 1§ 17960 Building Code Enforcement

§ 17960 Building Code Enforcement

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§ 17960 Building Code Enforcement

Key Takeaways

  • •Local building departments must follow state building rules for homes and apartments.
  • •These rules cover building, fixing, moving, or tearing down houses and apartments.
  • •The rules also apply to changes like adding rooms or rearranging spaces.

Example

You want to add a new bedroom to your house.

You must follow the state building rules, and your local building department will check to make sure everything is done safely and correctly.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 17960 Building Code Enforcement

The building department of every city or county shall enforce within its jurisdiction all the provisions published in the State Building Standards Code, the provisions of this part, and the other rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this part pertaining to the erection, construction, reconstruction, movement, enlargement, conversion, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, or arrangement of apartment houses, hotels, or dwellings. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1152.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

regulationapartmentstate building standardsjurisdictionerectionconstructionmovementenlargement

Related Statutes

  • § 17961 Local Housing Code Enforcement
  • § 17965 State Housing Enforcement Authority
  • § 17912 Existing Building Exemptions
  • § 42312 Local Air Permit Contracts
  • § 17962 Fire Safety Enforcement Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 17960.
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