Update city building code to match 2019 state standards
In Plain English
Richmond currently uses older building standards that don't match current state requirements. The city must adopt the 2019 California Building Standards Code to stay aligned with state law. If approved, new construction and major renovations follow updated safety and efficiency rules.
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