California Residential Code (CRC) contains building provisions that cover construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses that are three stories or less.
This is a fully integrated code based on the 2024 International Residential Code® (Chapters 2-10).
California amendments provide consistency with model code format, state and federal laws and regulations, and unique California conditions with regard to the construction of one- and two- family dwellings and townhouses.
This code does not include Energy, Mechanical, Plumbing, or Electrical standards, which are found in other parts of Title 24.
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