Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 16 — Buildings and Construction
Sacramento County Municipal Code Ch. 16.42 Existing Building Code
Sacramento County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Sacramento County
Cite as: Sacramento County Municipal Code Chapter 16.42 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 16.42.010. Title.¶
This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Sacramento County Existing Building Code" (hereinafter referred to as "this Code").
(SCC 1710 § 28, 2022; SCC 1775, 5/12/2026)
§ 16.42.020. Purpose.¶
The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, access to persons with disabilities, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation and energy conservation; safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment; and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
(SCC 1710 § 28, 2022; SCC 1775, 5/12/2026)
§ 16.42.030. Adoption of the California Existing Building Code.¶
The 2025 California Existing Building Code, Title 24, Part 10 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 "Existing Building Code"), and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein.
(SCC 1710 § 28, 2022; SCC 1775, 5/12/2026)
§ 16.42.040. Definitions.¶
As used in this chapter, the word "Code" means the Sacramento County Historical Building Code.
(SCC 1710 § 28, 2022; SCC 1775, 5/12/2026)
§ 16.42.050. Amendments.¶
The Existing Building Code is amended as follows:
Section 104.3.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings and structures in flood hazard areas is amended to read:
Section 104.3.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings and structures in flood hazard areas. The County Flood Ordinance, SZC-2016-0023, applies to buildings constructed in areas regulated therein.
Section 104.2.4.1 Flood hazard areas is amended to read:
Section 104.2.4.1 Flood hazard areas. The County Flood Ordinance, SZC-2016-0023, applies to buildings constructed in areas regulated therein.
(SCC 1710 § 28, 2022; SCC 1775, 5/12/2026)
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