R103 Code Compliance Agency — 2025 California Residential Code
California Residential Code (Title 24, Part 2.5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-26 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Residential Code (Title 24, Part 2.5) § R103 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
R103.1 Creation of agency.¶
The [ INSERT NAME OF DEPARTMENT ] is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
R103.2 Appointment.¶
The building official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction.
R103.3 Deputies.¶
In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the building official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy building official, other related technical officers, inspectors and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the building official.
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