Important Notice Regarding the 2007

California Building Code (CBC)

If you are an architect, engineer, designer or contractor that performs work within the State of California, please be advised that a new building code will take effect on January 1, 2008. The new building code is based on the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) and it is significantly different than the Uniform Building Code (UBC).

All plan review applications submitted after December 31, 2007 will be required to comply with the new code.  The 2007 CBC is currently available for purchase directly from the International Code Council, at www.iccsafe.org.

All designers and contractors will need to participate in training before the new codes take effect. Training classes are available through the following organizations:

CALBO    
www.CALBO.org

• General training related to all I-Codes

• California amendment training

LA Basin Chapter, ICC    
www.icbolabc.org

• General training related to all I-Codes

• California amendment training

• Self-study “Introduction to 2007 CBC” (3-disc DVD set)

ICC    
www.iccsafe.org

• General training related to all I-Codes

Last Update 11/16/2007