2028 CBC 11B proposals go to DSA access group Nov. 16

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Key takeaway: 2028 CBC 11B proposals go before California’s Division of the State Architect (DSA) Access Code Collaborative on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, with items on EV charging, door clearances, grab bars, showers and stair stripes.

California’s 2028 CBC 11B proposals will be discussed on Nov. 16, 2026, when the Division of the State Architect (DSA) meets its Access Code Collaborative online. The agenda lists 39 code items for the 2027 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle, which produces the 2028 California Building Code.

The group gives DSA input before formal proposals go to the Building Standards Commission. The public can listen but cannot comment during the meeting.

Key facts

• Who: Division of the State Architect (DSA) and its Access Code Collaborative.
• When: Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, 10 a.m., online only.
• Parking and EV charging: 11B-208.1 and 11B-228.3.2.
• Doors and routes: 11B-403.5.1 (accessible route width), 11B-404.1 and 11B-404.2.4.1 (door maneuvering clearances).
• Toilets and showers: 11B-213, 11B-604.5.1 (vertical grab bars), 11B-604.8.2.2 (ambulatory stall door), 11B-605.5 (urinal compartments), detention facility showers; plus 11B-504.4.1 stair stripes and 11B-233 residential facilities.

Why it matters for engineers and firms: 2028 CBC 11B proposals

Architects, developers and MEP and structural teams working on California public accommodations, housing and EV parking should watch these 2028 CBC 11B proposals, because they could change layouts for parking, doors, restrooms and showers from Jan. 1, 2029. Nothing changes yet: these are proposals at the stakeholder stage.

The agenda lists section numbers and topics only, not proposed text, so the direction of each change is not known yet. Designers should track the DSA proposals as they move to the Building Standards Commission.

What should designers do now?

• Listen to the Nov. 16 meeting or read DSA’s follow-up materials for the proposal text.
• Flag current California projects with EV charging, restrooms or detention showers that may still be in design in 2029.
• Send written input through DSA’s comment channels when the proposals are published.

Source

Division of the State Architect (Department of General Services), Access Code Collaborative meeting agenda for Nov. 16, 2026: dgs.ca.gov (PDF); meeting page: dgs.ca.gov. See also our posts on the 2029 Title 24 effective date and DSA’s 2028 CALGreen school proposals.

Related questions

What is CBC Chapter 11B?

It is the accessibility chapter of the California Building Code for public buildings, public accommodations, commercial buildings and public housing.

When would 2028 CBC 11B changes take effect?

The 2028 Title 24 edition is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2029, per the Building Standards Commission. These proposals are not final.

Can the public comment on Nov. 16?

No. DSA says the public may listen but not comment during the meeting. Formal comment comes later in the rulemaking.

Which topics affect EV parking?

Sections 11B-208.1 and 11B-228.3.2, which cover accessible parking and EV charging, are on the agenda.