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

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Code adopted
2022 CALGreen Code
Applies to
Residential & non-residential buildings
Conflict rule
Most restrictive code prevails
Adopting ordinance
Ord. 999 C.S., 5-3-2023
Administering office
Dept. of Building and Safety

Summary

Madera adopts the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) by reference for all residential and non-residential buildings, applying the most protective code where a conflict arises.

For the purpose of regulating residential and non-residential buildings, the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen Code) promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter. Any changes made by the California Building Standards Commission applicable to the city, including new editions, shall be deemed incorporated herein. If any conflicts between this code and any other city, state or federal code should arise, the most restrictive code providing the highest level of safety as determined by the Building Official shall prevail.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2024 S-50: Current through Ordinance 1010 C.S., passed 6-5-24).

Full Breakdown

11 adopts the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, known as CALGreen, promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission, for the purpose of regulating both residential and non-residential buildings in the city. Like the city's other Title IX code adoptions, CALGreen is adopted by reference as if fully set forth in the chapter, and any future changes the Building Standards Commission makes applicable to the city, including new editions, are deemed automatically incorporated without a separate city ordinance. 11 directs the Building Official to apply whichever code provides the highest level of safety. , passed May 3, 2023. 01.

Violations & Fines

New construction and qualifying alterations that do not meet the mandatory measures of the adopted 2022 CALGreen Code can be rejected at plan review or fail inspection by the Department of Building and Safety, delaying permit issuance or final approval until the project is brought into compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Madera require CALGreen compliance?
Yes. Madera Municipal Code § 9-1.11 adopts the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code by reference for all residential and non-residential buildings in the city.
Does Madera modify the state's green building requirements?
The code is adopted as fully set forth in the chapter, save for portions the city separately deletes, modifies or amends; where the base CALGreen requirements conflict with another applicable code, the most protective rule controls.
Who reviews a project for CALGreen compliance in Madera?
The Department of Building and Safety, under the Director's authority as Building Official, reviews CALGreen compliance as part of the same plan review and inspection process used for building permits under § 9-1.01.

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