Ask the Building Expert Virtual Office Hour
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Building the Future: Preparing for the Upcoming CA Building Code Update
Changes are coming to California’s Building Standards Code on January 1, 2026 — and Permit Sonoma’s Building Division is here to help you get ready. The 2025 code cycle introduces new statewide requirements that emphasize wildfire safety, clean energy, and sustainable construction. Permit Sonoma will host a series of Ask the Building Expert drop-in office hours this fall and winter to help design professionals and residents navigate the upcoming code changes. The first session will be held on October 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with additional sessions on November 18th at 5:00 PM and December 18th at 12:00 PM. Sessions will be held for one hour, online via Zoom. Staff will provide a brief overview of key changes and be available to answer questions. For a complete summary of changes and reference materials, visit the California Building Standards Commission at www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC or view Permit Sonoma’s local resources at PermitSonoma.org/Building.
To help residents, builders, and design professionals prepare, Permit Sonoma is hosting Ask the Building Expert virtual office hours this fall via Zoom:
- Thursday, October 30th at 12:00 PM
- Tuesday, November 18th at 5:00 PM
- Thursday, December 18th at 12:00 PM
Each one-hour session includes a brief overview of the 2025 code changes and time for questions.
Learn more and access resources at PermitSonoma.org/Building, or visit the California Building Standards Commission at dgs.ca.gov/BSC for a complete summary of statewide changes.
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