Building and Fire Codes

Building Codes

• 2016 California Building Code (Volume 1)
• 2016 California Building Code (Volume 2) 
• 2016 California Residential Code
• 2016 California Green Building Standards Code
• 2016 California Electrical Code
• 2016 California Mechanical Code
• 2016 California Plumbing Code
• 2016 California Fire Code
• 2016 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards Code

Fire Codes

• Sunnyvale Amendments to the California Fire Code (SMC 16.52)
• 2016 California Fire Code
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards

Additional design data for Sunnyvale

• SDC: D
• Wind Speed: 110 mph
• Exposure: B
• Rainfall: 2" per hour
• Climate Zone: 4

Check with the City for more specific information.