Building Safety in Sacramento County, CA (2026)
9 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Sacramento County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Lead Paint
Sacramento County enforces CA HSC 17920.10 (lead hazard as substandard housing) and federal EPA RRP Rule for renovations in pre-1978 homes.
Building Safety: Lead Paint
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Health and Safety Code § 17920.10
(a) Any building or portion thereof including any dwelling unit, guestroom, or suite of rooms, or portion thereof, or the premises on which it is located, is deemed to be in violation of this part as to any portion that contains lead hazards. For purposes of this part, "lead hazards" means deteriorated lead-based paint, lead-contaminated dust, lead-contaminated soil, or disturbing lead-based pa...
Elevator Maintenance
Elevators in unincorporated Sacramento County are not regulated by county ordinance: California's Cal/OSHA Elevator Unit, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, controls inspection, permitting and maintenance statewide under Labor Code §§ 7300-7324.2. Every conveyance needs an annual safety inspection and a current operating permit, extendable to two years only under a full maintenance service contract.
Elevator Maintenance Rules in Sacramento County
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Labor Code § 7304
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the division shall cause all conveyances to be inspected at least once each year. If a conveyance is found upon inspection to be in a safe condition for operation, a permit for operation for not longer than one year shall be issued by the division. (b) If a conveyance is subject to a full maintenance service contract, the division may, after investigat...
Fire Sprinkler Requirements
New manufactured homes placed in unincorporated Sacramento County must carry a fire sprinkler system. County Code § 17.04.050, amending Section 903.2.8.1.1 of the adopted 2025 California Fire Code, requires sprinklers in new manufactured homes under Health and Safety Code §§ 18007 and 18009 and in two-unit multifamily manufactured homes under § 18008.7, installed to Title 25 California Code of Regulations standards.
Residential Fire Sprinkler Rules in Sacramento County
Some RestrictionsSacramento County Code § 903.2.8.1.1 (Fire Code Amendments, Ch. 17.04)
SECTION 903.2.8.1.1 "GROUP R-3 MANUFACTURED HOUSING" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS: 903.2.8.1.1 Group R-3 manufactured housing. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in new manufactured homes (HSC Sections 18007 and 18009) and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units (HSC Section 18008.7) in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
Childcare Center Rules
Child day care center capacity in unincorporated Sacramento County sets the permit tier: facilities for eight or fewer children need no permit, nine to fourteen require a Minor Use Permit, and fifteen or more need a Conditional Use Permit.
Sacramento County Child Day Care Center Rules
Some RestrictionsSacramento County Zoning Code Sec. 3.6.5.B
In the agricultural, agricultural-residential, residential, and recreational zoning districts, a child day care center facility with: Capacity of up to eight persons shall be permitted by right; Capacity between nine and 14 persons shall be permitted, subject to a Minor Use Permit approved by the Planning Director; Capacity of 15 or more persons shall be subject to a Conditional Use Permit a...
Green Building Code
Unincorporated Sacramento County enforces the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code as its own Green Code. County Code § 16.34.020 adopts Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations by reference, and Chapter 16.02's building administration provisions, permits, the Building Official and the Board of Appeals, govern how the Green Code is applied and enforced on every project.
Sacramento County Green Building Code Rules
Some RestrictionsSacramento County Code § 16.34.020
§ 16.34.020. Adoption of the California Green Building Standards Code. The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code as defined in the California State Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18901 et seq. (hereinafter referred to as the "Green Code"), and any rules and regulation...
Building Permits
Reroofing a house or building in unincorporated Sacramento County requires a building permit from the Building Permits and Inspection Division. The county's construction permit fee schedule lists reroofs among the work billed as a building permit, separate from projects needing full plan review.
Sacramento County Reroof Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsSacramento County Code § 16.90.030(C)(1)
Other Building Permit Fees ... Carports, decks, patio covers, fences, reroof, demolitions, fire repairs, and other structures not requiring a plan review.
Electrical Permits
Sacramento County requires electrical construction, alteration and repair work in the unincorporated area to conform to the 2025 California Electrical Code, adopted by county ordinance and enforced through the standard permit process.
Sacramento County Electrical Permit Code
Some RestrictionsSacramento County Code § 16.28.030
The 2025 California Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3 of the California Code of Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code as defined in the California State Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18901 et seq. (hereinafter referred to as the "Electrical Code"), and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto are hereby adopted as amended and incorporated by ...
Plumbing Permits
Sacramento County requires all plumbing work in the unincorporated area to comply with the 2025 California Plumbing Code, adopted by county ordinance, before the Building Permits and Inspection Division will issue a permit.
Sacramento County Plumbing Permit Code
Some RestrictionsSacramento County Code § 16.24.030
The 2025 California Plumbing Code, Title 24, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations, a portion of the California Building Standards Code, as defined in the California State Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18901 et seq. (hereinafter referred to as the "Plumbing Code"), and Plumbing Code Appendices A, B, D, H, I, and J (hereinafter referred to as the "Appendix") and any rules and ...
Building Inspections
When county building work isn't ready, corrections aren't made, or plans aren't on site, inspectors can charge a reinspection fee under § 16.02.080's added Section 110.7 before scheduling the next visit.
Sacramento County Building Reinspection Rules
Some RestrictionsSacramento County Code § 16.02.080 (Section 110.7, Reinspections)
110.7 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when any of the following conditions exist: 1. Such portion of work for which inspection is called is not completely ready for inspection. 2. Previous written corrections have not been made. 3. The job address is not clearly posted and visible from the street or the front of the building. 4. The ...
Building Safety by City in Sacramento County
6 cities in Sacramento County have their own building safety rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
8 verified rules • Building Permits, Childcare Center Rules
5 verified rules • Building Permits, Electrical Permits
2 verified rules • Elevator Maintenance, Lead Paint
7 verified rules • Building Permits, Childcare Center Rules
7 verified rules • Building Permits, Electrical Permits
1 verified rule • Lead Paint
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