Applicable Codes

2010 California Building Codes effective January 1, 2010

The Building Department is tasked with enforcing the minimum standards found in the various model codes adopted by the State of California through the Building Standards Commission and as adopted and amended by our City Council. These include, but are not limited to:

• 2010 California Building Code
• 2010 California Historic Building Code
• 2010 Existing Building Code
• 2010 California Residential Code
• 2010 California Plumbing Code 
• 2010 California Mechanical Code
• 2010 California Electrical Code.
• 2010 California Fire Code
• 2010 California Energy Code
• 2010 California Green Building Standards Code 
• Town of Hillsborough Municipal Code
• • Title 12 - Matters Affecting the Right-of-Way - Visibility - Outdoor Fixtures
  • Title 15 - Buildings and Constructions
  • Title 16 - Subdivisions
  • Title 17 - Zoning