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Topic/Code <br />Previous (2022) <br />Requirement New 2025 Requirement <br />Why It Matters for Your <br />Projects <br />Sustainability <br />(CRC/CALGreen) <br />Focus on water conservation <br />and material efficiency. <br />Stricter sustainability measures <br />in the CRC, aligning it more <br />with CALGreen. <br />Expect more requirements <br />for things like cool roofs, high - <br />efficiency irrigation, <br />and construction waste <br />diversion,even on smaller <br />residential projects. <br />Fire Safety <br />(CRC/CBC) <br />Existing WUI (Wildland - <br />Urban Interface) codes. <br />Updates to home <br />hardening requirements in fire <br />hazard zones (e.g., vents, siding). <br />If your project is in a designated fire <br />hazard zone, expect more stringent <br />material and assembly requirements <br />for exterior construction. <br />Accessibility (CBC <br />Existing standards for accessible routes <br />and fixtures. <br />New details for EV <br />Charging Station accessibility. <br />Plans must now show <br />specific accessible routes, clear <br />floor space, and operational <br />features for a percentage of EV <br />stalls. <br />Single Code for <br />Residential <br />City may have had older, <br />separate residential codes. <br />Adopting the 2025 CRC uniformly.This simplifies the process. There will <br />be one primary residential code <br />book to follow, ensuring consistency <br />with the state. <br />Key Changes for Your Projects (Continued)