reproduction.  The matter of the challenged provisions is best classified as relating to the establishment, maintenance and management of hospitals, property and civil rights in the province and matters of a merely local or private nature in the province. However, ss. 8, 9 and 12 in purpose and effect prohibit negative practices associated with assisted reproduction and fall within the traditional ambit of the federal criminal law power.  Similarly, ss. 40(1), (6) and (7), 41 to 43, and 44(1) and (4) set up the mechanisms to implement s. 12 and, to the extent that they relate to provisions of the Act which are constitutional, were properly enacted by Parliament.  Sections 45 to 53, to the extent that they deal with inspection and enforcement in relationbe followed to receive Inspection Services. For complete details of allrequirements for small construction projects, please use this link: Small Construction Project Safety Protocol

BUILDINGCODEENFORCEMENT

The City is continuing to perform Building Code Enforcement for life-safety related items.

2019 California Building Codes Go into Effect January 1, 2020The California Building Standards Commission updates the State building codes every three years. The 2019 codes were published on July 1, 2019 and will become applicable to all building permit applications submitted on or after January 1, 2020. Building permit applications submitted on or prior to 4pm on December 23, 2019 are under the 2016 codes.

At the Permit Center, City staff from our Building, Planning, and Engineering divisions work together to ensure code compliance and enhance the quality of development projects throughout the community.