Bellflower, CA Building Safety: Green Building Code (2026)
Key Facts
- Code adopted
- Title 24, Part 11, 2025 edition
- Citation
- BMC § 15.64.010
- Administered by
- Building and Safety Division
- Public copy
- On file with Building Official
Summary
Bellflower adopts the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11) by reference as its local green building code, keeping a copy on file with the Building Official for public inspection.
California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11 (the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code) is adopted by reference as the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Bellflower. In accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.6, one copy of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11 (2025 California Green Building Standards Code) must remain on file with the Building Official within the Department of Planning and must be at all times maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 1262 § 2, 11/25/13; Ord. 1325 § 10, 11/14/16; Ord. 1381 § 10, 12/09/19; Ord. 1421 § 10, 12/15/22; Ord. 1422 § 10, 12/12/22; Ord. 1449, 9/22/2025; Ord. 1450, 9/22/2025)
Full Breakdown
The City of Bellflower, Los Angeles County, adopts the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11) by reference as its Green Building Standards Code under Municipal Code § 15.64.010. Bellflower does not write separate local green-building standards: it enforces the mandatory statewide CALGreen code through its Building and Safety Division, with administrative provisions cross-referenced to § 15.04.040. Under Government Code § 50022.6, the City keeps one copy of Title 24, Part 11 on file with the Building Official in the Department of Planning, available for public examination at all times.
Violations & Fines
Building without CALGreen-compliant plans blocks permit issuance and final inspection; the Building Official can withhold sign-off on noncompliant construction until Title 24, Part 11 green building requirements, as locally adopted, are met.
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