Notice of 45-Day Public Comment Period: August 13, 2021-September 27, 2021

The following state agencies have submitted proposed actions (code changes) that are intended for inclusion in the 2022 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, scheduled for publication in July 2022 with an effective date of January 2023. All proposed actions are subject to a 45-day public comment period. All public comments will be accepted until midnight on September 27, 2021.

State Agencies


California Building Standards Commission

BSC 03/21—Amend the 2022 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11, Title 24

Posted Public Comments:

* non-viewable via CBSC's website

Division of State Architect—Structural Safety

DSA-SS/CC 03/21—Amend the 2022 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11, Title 24

Posted Public Comments:

* non-viewable via CBSC's website

Department of Housing and Community Development

HCD 03/21—Amend the 2022 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11, Title 24 

Posted Public Comments:

* non-viewable via CBSC's website

HCD 1-AC 04/21—Adopt and amend Chapter 11A of the 2022 edition of the California Building Code, Part 2, Title 24

Posted Public Comments:

* non-viewable via CBSC's website

Rulemaking Activities

  • Code Adoption Cycles
  • Change Without Regulatory Effect
  • Emergency Rulemaking

2021 Code Adoption Cycle

45-day and 15-day Public Comment Periods

State agency acronyms

  • BSC—California Building Standards Commission
  • CEC—California Energy Commission
  • DSA-AC—Division of the State Architect—Access Compliance
  • DSA-SS/CC—Division of the State Architect—Structural Safety/Community Colleges
  • DWR—Department of Water Resources    
  • HCD—Department of Housing & Community Development
  • OSHPD—Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development
  • SFM—Office of the State Fire Marshal

Request for Public Comments

For a copy of a public comment that is not linked, email CBSC. Include in your request: 

  • 45-day comment period
  • State agency rulemaking number
  • Name of the commenter

2021 Code Advisory Committees