Important Notice Regarding the 2007 Building Code

If you are an architect, engineer, designer or contractor that performs work within the State of California, please be advised that the City of Irvine adopted the 2007 California Building Standards Code which took effect on January 1, 2008.  The new state building code is based on the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) and it is significantly different than the Uniform Building Code (UBC). All new 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 from the International Code Council. Training classes are available through the following organizations: Orange Empire Chapter, ICC CALBO ICC