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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Sacramento Municipal Code Title 15 Buildings and Construction

Sacramento Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Sacramento

Cite as: Sacramento Municipal Code Title 15 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Chapters:

  • 15.04 Administration and Enforcement

  • 15.08 Permits and Inspections

  • 15.12 Inspection of Residential Dwelling Units

  • 15.16 Dangerous, Unsafe or Unsanitary Construction

  • 15.20 Amendments to the California Building Code

  • 15.24 Amendments to the California Plumbing Code

  • 15.32 Amendments to the California Residential Code

  • 15.34 Amendments to the California Existing Building Code

  • 15.36 2022 California Fire Code

  • 15.40 Construction Site Regulations

  • 15.44 Wrecking and Demolition of Buildings

  • 15.48 Moving Buildings

  • 15.52 Vacant Buildings and Structures

  • 15.60 Mobilehome Installation Permits

  • 15.64 Swimming Pools

  • 15.72 Variances for Commercial Structures

  • 15.76 Energy Conservation Standards for Existing Residential Structures

  • 15.80 Personal Safety Building Code

  • 15.84 Official Grades

  • 15.88 Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control

  • 15.92 Water Efficient Landscape Requirements

  • 15.96 Joint Living and Working Quarters for Artists

  • 15.100 Highrise Buildings

  • 15.104 Floodplain Management Regulations

  • 15.108 Floodplain Risk Notification

  • 15.112 Old Sacramento Historical Area

  • 15.116 Building Numbering System

  • 15.120 Experimental Housing Code

  • 15.132 Building Permits for Dwelling Units in Impacted School Areas

  • 15.136 Cottages, Cabins and Other Structures in Public Camp Grounds

  • 15.140 Trailers and Trailer Camps

  • 15.144 Tents or Canvas Covered Structures for Assemblies

  • 15.148 Signs

  • 15.152 Old Sacramento Special Sign District

  • 15.154 Universal Design (Accessibility Standards) for Residential Dwellings

  • 15.156 Fences

Chapter 15.40 — CONSTRUCTION SITE REGULATIONS

Article I Use of Public Property

Article II Proper Maintenance of Job Site

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Chapter 15.88 — GRADING, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

Article I General Provisions and Requirements

Article II Application for Grading Approval

Article III Plans and Specifications

Article IV Permit Requirements

Article V Enforcement

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Part 3 — IRRIGATION SCHEDULING

Attach parameters for setting the irrigation schedule on controller per Section 15.92.140 of the Sacramento City Code.

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Part 4 — SCHEDULE OF LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE

Attach schedule of landscape and irrigation maintenance per Section 15.92.150 of the Sacramento City Code.

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Part 5 — LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AUDIT REPORT

Attach landscape irrigation audit report per Section 15.92.160 of the Sacramento City Code.

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Chapter 15.100 — HIGHRISE BUILDINGS

Sections:

  • Article I . General Provisions

  • Article II . Fire Department Equipment

  • Article III . Automatic Fire Extinguishing System

  • Article IV . Smoke Detection System

  • Article V . Alarm and Communication Systems

  • Article VI . Fire Control Room

  • Article VII . Smoke Removal Systems

  • Article VIII . Elevators

  • Article IX . Emergency Standby Power Systems

  • Article X . Seismic Consideration

  • Article XI . Fire Pump

  • Article XII . Miscellaneous Requirements

  • Article XIII . Electrical Requirements

  • 15.100.819A Article XIV. Maintenance

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Chapter 15.104 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

Article I . Floodplain Management Requirements

Article II . Additional Provisions

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Chapter 15.120 — EXPERIMENTAL HOUSING CODE

Sections:

  • Article I . In General

  • Article II . Application of Chapter

  • Article III . Procedures for Designation

  • Article IV . Zoning Regulations

  • Article V . Procedures for Granting Variances from Zoning Regulations

  • Article VI . Procedures for Granting Variances from Construction Codes

  • Article VII . Subdivision Regulations

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Chapter 15.144 — TENTS OR CANVAS COVERED STRUCTURES FOR ASSEMBLIES

Sections:

  • Article I . In General

  • Article II . Permit to Construct

  • Article III . Permit to Occupy

  • Article IV Permit for Certain Land Uses

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Chapter 15.148 — SIGNS

Sections:

  • Article I . In General

  • Article II . Permits

  • Article III . Signs Permitted in Zoning Districts of City

  • Article IV . General Requirements and Limitations

  • Article V . Construction Specifications

  • Article VI . Exempt Signs

  • Article VII . Prohibited Signs

  • Article VIII . Maintenance of Signs

  • Article IX . Nonconforming Signs and Uses

  • Article X . Removal and Disposition of Signs

  • Article XI . Special Signs and Sign Districts

  • Article XII . Indemnification by Sign Hangers

  • Article XIII . Variances

  • Article XIV . Conditional Use Permits

  • Article XV . Appeals

  • Article XVI . Enforcement

  • Article XVII . Definitions

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