Building Standards

Building Standards & Codes

Effective January 1, 2026, the California Building Standards Commission adopted the 2025 California Code of Regulations Title 24. The City of Lathrop’s Municipal Code: Title 15 Buildings & Construction, shall enforce the following model codes:

Building Design Criteria:

  • 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24
  • 2025 California Building Code (CBC)
  • 2025 California Residential Code (CRC)
  • 2025 California Electrical Code (CEC)
  • 2025 California Energy Code
  • 2025 California Green (CAL Green) Building Standards Code
  • 2025 California Plumbing Code (CPC)
  • 2025 California Mechanical Code (CMC)
  • 2025 California Fire Code
  • City of Lathrop Municipal Code : Title 15 Buildings & Construction

The City of Lathrop Building Division utilizes the 2025 California Code of Regulations, Title 24.

For reference, please visit their webpage.

Structural Design Criteria:

Refer to the current "Building and Structural Design Criteria" for all current Design Criteria Requirements