I'm preparing to run CAT5e through my crawlspace and through some walls. I'd like to do it to code if I can. I'd like to know what is required before I buy materials (to figure out if I need plenum ...

The Los Gatos Town Council on Nov. 4 approved new policies that would apply to new homes and renovations and address ...

Sonoma City Council is set to adopt the new edition of the California Building Code Standards at the Nov. 19 City Council meeting, where staff will discuss changes in the code to reflect ...

Most know that the City of Santa Barbara recently enacted a ban on natural gas hookups in new construction, together with an all-electric reach code. Forty-nine cities and counties in California have ...

New 2025 California Building Standards Code takes effect on January 1, impacting construction permits and regulations.

SONOMA COUNTY – Most new residential construction in Sonoma County will have all electric appliances, after the board of supervisors voted to implement updated state building codes. The California ...

California’s new building codes will require EV chargers in most new overnight parking spots starting in 2026, going a big way towards solving the only actual problem with EVs. One of the main ...

Building codes usually come up in the context of safety – a properly constructed building can help prevent injury or death from fires, earthquakes, and extreme weather. But they’re also essential for ...

California officials have decided not to propose a ban on natural gas in new construction, disappointing environmental advocates who had hoped for a much more decisive move against fossil fuels. The ...