Madera, CA Building Safety: Green Building Code (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.
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?
Does Madera modify the state's green building requirements?
Who reviews a project for CALGreen compliance in Madera?
Sources & Official References
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