Livermore, CA Building Safety: Green Building Code (2026)

26 of the Livermore Municipal Code adopts the Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), and amends it with locally-specific standards administered by the Community Development Director. 050). 170, which requires that all newly constructed buildings be all-electric buildings, meaning no combustion equipment or plumbing for combustion equipment for space heating, water heating, cooking or clothes drying. Exceptions exist for multifamily projects with entitlements approved before the effective date (which may install fuel gas for shared water heating), accessory dwelling units built on a lot with an existing gas-fueled residence, buildings lacking a feasible all-electric compliance pathway under the Building Energy Efficiency Standards, and non-combustion fuel cells.

180 requires the construction drawings to show reserved electrical capacity, labeled conduit and circuit breakers, and physical space for a future electric heating appliance, certified by a design professional or licensed electrical contractor. 090). 210).