In California, and I’m looking up Title 24 requirements (building standards) in the Code of Regulations. I couldnt find “Titles” while doing a code search. Are these seperate bodies of codes? (Apologies if this is not the right sub. Feel free to point me in the right direction!)
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Typically there is an order, or hierarchy, of laws. It is unique to the jurisdiction, and I do not practice in California, but the usual order is:
* Constitution
* Statutes/Laws
* Ordinances
* Regulations
* Rules
* Policies
There are several parallel laws as well, such as charters (city constitutions) and other legally binding rules (like HOAs, property plats, etc.). The “Title” is usually the subject matter of a law/statute. So, the Building Code of California is found within the California Code of Regulations in Title 24 (there will be 23 Titles before the building code). California is unique because it doesn’t have a single California Code, it’s split into several, like the California Criminal Code. Of course – to confuse the matter – the California Code of Regulations is not a “Code” like the aforementioned, but a “Regulation” compilation that is compiled by state agencies.
Just look it up on Google to find it.
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