Ordinance updates amending Chapter 15 of Part VII of the Tulare County Ordinance Code, pertaining to building regulations in Tulare County.

Tulare County has amended Chapter 15 of Part VII of its Ordinance Code to align with the 2025 California Building Standards Code, replacing prior references to the 2022 edition effective January 1, 2025. The updates, coordinated by the Resource Management Agency, Tulare County Fire Department, and County Counsel, incorporate significant revisions including the adoption of the California Wildland Urban Interface Code under Article 33, expanded requirements for battery storage under Section 320, and the introduction of new provisions for Electrical Energy Storage Systems in Section 1207. Additional changes include amendments allowing sprinklers in mobile homes and premanufactured homes built after January 1, 2026, but only on private property and not within mobile home parks. Appendices A and CJ have been revised to address employee qualifications for inspectors and emergency housing standards, respectively, alongside numerous other text and formatting updates across the code to enhance clarity and compliance with state law and local safety needs. The amended ordinance is formally filed and available for public review at the Clerk of the Board’s Office, the Resource Management Agency, and the Tulare County Fire Chief’s Office in Visalia. No procurement contract, financial terms, or federal acquisition clauses apply, as this action constitutes a ministerial regulatory update exempt under CEQA and does not involve the solicitation of services, goods, or contractors. The scope of enforcement applies to all unincorporated areas of Tulare County, with inspection and compliance overseen by county agencies responsible for building and fire safety. While the notice was posted on December 10, 2025, there are no contract values, delivery schedules, payment details, or contractor obligations since the activity involves no external procurement. Key contacts for information include the Chief Planner, Environmental Planner, and Director of the Planning Department, all reachable through the Tulare County Resource Management Agency.