Permits & Policy

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April 2026

3 articles

Mediterranean Villa Meets the 2026 California WUI Code

Effective January 1, 2026, California's Title 24 Part 7 consolidates WUI requirements into a unified code. The Mediterranean villa — terracotta, masonry, courtyard — is the ready-made compliant typology.

April 20, 2026 · 7 min read

Citing ICC Digital Codes, California Building Standards Commission, International Code Council

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34 Homes in 15 Months: The Gap Between LA's Rebuild Promises and the Permit Reality

Only 34 homes rebuilt in Pacific Palisades and Altadena 15 months after the LA fires, per POLITICO. What the permit data reveals about the recovery gap.

April 14, 2026 · 5 min read

Citing POLITICO / E&E News

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Fire-Resilient Home Construction in California: How Technology and the 2026 WUI Code Are Reshaping Rebuild Strategy

IBHS-certified materials, engineered envelopes, and the 2026 California WUI Code are reshaping how luxury homes are built in fire country — and how they qualify for insurance.

April 07, 2026 · 5 min read

Citing Spectrum News 1, Los Angeles County Recovery

December 2025

1 article

Permits & Policy

California Zone 0 Delay: What It Means for LA Rebuild Plans in 2026

California delayed Zone 0 wildfire rules again in December 2025. Here's what the postponement means for fire-resistant home planning and permits in Los Angeles in 2026.

December 10, 2025 · 5 min read

Citing Insurance Journal, California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection

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Permits & Policy

April 2026

Mediterranean Villa Meets the 2026 California WUI Code

34 Homes in 15 Months: The Gap Between LA's Rebuild Promises and the Permit Reality

Fire-Resilient Home Construction in California: How Technology and the 2026 WUI Code Are Reshaping Rebuild Strategy

December 2025

California Zone 0 Delay: What It Means for LA Rebuild Plans in 2026

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