Building Safety in Madera, CA (2026)
5 verified building safety rules for Madera, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Green Building Code
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.
Madera Green Building Standards Code
Some RestrictionsMadera Municipal Code § 9-1.11
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 b...
Building Permits
Madera adopts the 2022 California Building Code by reference and requires a permit for erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition and change of occupancy of buildings. The Building Official sets valuation and fees.
Madera Building Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsMadera Municipal Code § 9-1.01, § 9-1.02
Notwithstanding the forgoing, including Section 109.2 of Division II Scope and Administration, of the California Building Code 2022 edition, fees for permits, plan review, investigation, and re-inspection shall be as follows: ... An investigation fee in addition to the permit fee shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. ... the 2022 California Building Code (CB...
Electrical Permits
Madera adopts the 2022 California Electrical Code, incorporating the 2020 National Electrical Code, to govern electrical systems citywide, applying the most restrictive rule when it conflicts with another code.
Madera Electrical Code & Permits
Some RestrictionsMadera Municipal Code § 9-1.05
For the purpose of regulating electrical systems, the 2022 California Electrical Code (CEC) promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission, which incorporates the adoption of the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code, is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended by the provisi...
Plumbing Permits
Madera adopts the 2022 California Plumbing Code by reference to regulate plumbing systems citywide, excluding Table 104.5, and applies whichever code provision gives the highest level of safety when conflicts arise.
Madera Plumbing Code & Permits
Some RestrictionsMadera Municipal Code § 9-1.03
For the purpose of regulating plumbing systems, the 2022 California Plumbing Code (CPC) promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission, which incorporates the adoption of the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, excluding Table 104.5, is hereby adopted by reference thereto as if fully set forth in this chapter, save and except for portions as are deleted, modified, or amended...
Building Inspections
Madera charges a re-inspection fee under § 9-1.01(D) whenever work is not ready when an inspector arrives or corrections were not made, and requires a written re-inspection application and fee payment before scheduling the next visit.
Madera Building Inspection & Re-Inspection Rules
Some RestrictionsMadera Municipal Code § 9-1.01(D)
(D) Re-inspection fees. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring re-inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling ...
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