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Chapter 1 — ADMINISTRATION

Section 102 — APPLICABILITY

2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (Title 24, Part 7.5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-07-27 · California

[A] 102.1 General. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall govern. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.

[A] 102.2 Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.

[A] 102.3 Application of references. References to chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section or provision of this code.

[A] 102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 7 and such codes and standards shall be considered as part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections 102.4.1 and 102.4.2.

[A] 102.4.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall govern.

[A] 102.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the provisions of this code, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced standard.

[A] 102.5 Subjects not regulated by this code. Where applicable standards or requirements are not set forth in this code, or are contained within other laws, codes, regulations, ordinances or policies adopted by the jurisdiction, compliance with applicable standards of other nationally recognized safety standards, as approved, shall be deemed as prima facie evidence of compliance with the intent of this code. Nothing herein shall derogate from the authority of the code official to determine compliance with codes or standards for those activities or installations within the code official’s jurisdiction or responsibility.

[A] 102.6 Matters not provided for. Requirements that are essential for the public safety of an existing or proposed activity, building or structure, or for the safety of the occupants thereof, which are not specifically provided for by this code, shall be determined by the code official consistent with the necessity to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare.

[A] 102.7 Partial invalidity. In the event that any part or provision of this code is held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions.

[A] 102.8 Existing conditions. The legal occupancy or use of any structure or condition existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code or the California Fire Code, California Building Code, California Existing Building Code or the California Residential Code, or as is deemed necessary by the code official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.

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ADMINISTRATION

PART 2—ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

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▸ Contents — 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (Title 24, Part 7.5)
2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (Title 24, Part 7.5)
  1. ▸ Chapter 1 — ADMINISTRATION
    Overview
    1. Section 1.1 — GENERAL
    2. Section 1.11 — OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL
    3. Section 1.12 — BOARD OF FORESTRY
    4. Section 101 — SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    5. Section 102 — APPLICABILITY
    6. Section 103 — CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY
    7. Section 104 — DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL
    8. Section 105 — PERMITS
    9. Section 106 — CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
    10. Section 107 — TEMPORARY USES, EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
    11. Section 108 — FEES
    12. Section 109 — INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
    13. Section 110 — CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
    14. Section 111 — SERVICE UTILITIES
    15. Section 112 — MEANS OF APPEALS
    16. Section 113 — STOP WORK ORDER
  2. Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 3 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
  4. Chapter 4 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA REQUIREMENTS
  5. Chapter 5 — SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
  6. Chapter 6 — FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
  7. Chapter 7 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
  8. Appendix A — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  9. Appendix B — VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
  10. Appendix C — COMMUNITY WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) FIRE HAZ…
  11. Appendix D — MODEL ORDINANCE FOR FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE ADO…
  12. Appendix E — RESERVED
  13. Appendix F — CHARACTERISTICS OF FIRE-SMART VEGETATION
  14. Appendix G — VOLUNTARY HOME-HARDENING RECOMMENDATIONS
  15. Appendix H — REFERENCED CALIFORNIA DOCUMENTS
  16. Appendix I — BOARD OF APPEALS

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