New Online Webinar – 0.2 CEUs

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 10:00am-12:00pm
ICC PP Course Number – 54010 (0.2 CEUs)

Description: The legal landscape for California building departments continues to evolve through new legislation, court decisions, and emerging technologies. This webinar highlights important legal developments that affect building department operations and provide practical guidance for carrying out your responsibilities with confidence. Whether you are a building official, inspector, plan reviewer, or permit technician, attendees leave with a better understanding of current legal requirements and practical insights to help your department make informed, legally defensible decisions.

Topics include:

• Substandard buildings and local agency authority.
• New mandatory inspection requirements, including AB 838 and AB 548.
• Fourth Amendment considerations for building inspections.
• California’s exterior elevated element (balcony) inspection laws, including SB 721, SB 326, AB 2579, and AB 2114.
• Legal considerations for the use of drones.
• Administrative appeals and the role of the Building Board of Appeals, including lessons from the Temple of 1000 Buddhas v. City of Fremont decision.

Registration Open Soon