Local community members voiced support of building energy code amendments Los Altos City Council members unanimously approved last week.
The changes, which included 14 codes in addition to the amendments, were part of the city’s overall adoption of the 2025 California building standards. While the city cannot require all new buildings to be built with electric-only appliances, changes will allow the future implementation of electric appliances by requiring the installation of electrical components when changes require an electrical permit.
“This is a small and important step for constructing building, but also for our health,” Los Altos resident Cheryl Weiden said during the Oct. 28 city council meeting.
