Appendix BB Tiny Houses — 2025 California Residential Code
California Residential Code (Title 24, Part 2.5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · California
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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.
Cite as: 2025 California Residential Code (Title 24, Part 2.5) Appendix BB · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically adopted by a state agency or referenced in the adopting ordinance.
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About this appendix: Appendix BB relaxes various requirements in the body of the code as they apply to houses that are 400 square feet in area or less. Attention is specifically paid to features such as compact stairs, including stair handrails and headroom, ladders, reduced ceiling heights in lofts and guard and emergency escape and rescue opening requirements at lofts.
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