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Adopted building code

An adopted building code is the building-code edition and City changes that San Diego incorporates through its local code and adoption ordinance.

policy · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-163 · Last verified September 29, 2026

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San Diego's 2025 building-code adoption became effective on April 22, 2026, subject to the City changes and exceptions stated in the governing materials.

Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026

The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.

The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.

Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA

Verified September 29, 2026

Definition

An adopted building code is the building-code edition and City changes that San Diego incorporates through its local code and adoption ordinance.

Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026

The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.

The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.

Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA

Verified September 29, 2026

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