Adopted Codes & Design Criteria

To view the California Building Codes go to the International Code Council Online Library website.

 Currently Adopted Codes 

  • California Building Code, 2016
  • California Residential Code, 2016 (Fire sprinklers are required for all new residential buildings.)
  • California Plumbing Code, 2016
  • California Mechanical Code, 2016
  • California Electrical Code, 2016
  • California Fire Code, 2016
  • California Energy Code, 2016
  • California Green Building Standards (CalGreen), 2016
  • City of Morgan Hill Municipal Code


Design Criteria

  • Climate Zone - 4
  • Exposure - C
  • Category (seismic) - D
  • Wind Speed - 110 mph