Adopted Codes & Design Criteria

To access the California Building Codes go to the California Building Standards Online Library.

 Currently Adopted Codes 

• California Building Code, 2025
• California Residential Code, 2025 (Fire sprinklers are required for all new residential buildings.)
• California Plumbing Code, 2025
• California Mechanical Code, 2025
• California Electrical Code, 2025
• California Fire Code, 2025
• California Energy Code, 2025
• California Green Building Standards (CalGreen), 2025
• International Property Maintenance Code, 2024
• City of Morgan Hill Municipal Code

Design Criteria

• Climate Zone - 4
• Exposure - C
• Category (seismic) - D
• Wind Speed - Risk Category II: 92 mph