Anchorage, Alaska Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Anchorage, Alaska.
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Anchorage Alaska Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (Anchorage Code or Ordinances, Title 23) | Building Permit Counter, (907) 343-8211 and online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (Anchorage Code or Ordinances, Title 23) | Building Permit Counter, (907) 343-8211 and online |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2006 (Anchorage Code or Ordinances, Title 23) | Building Permit Counter, (907) 343-8211 and online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 (Anchorage Code or Ordinances, Title 23) | Building Permit Counter, (907) 343-8211 and online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 (Anchorage Code or Ordinances, Title 23) | Building Permit Counter, (907) 343-8211 and online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 (Anchorage Code or Ordinances, Title 23) | Building Permit Counter, (907) 343-8211 and online |
| Accessibility Code | IBC 2006 - Chapter 11 (Anchorage Code or Ordinances, Title 23) | Building Permit Counter, (907) 343-8211 and online |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 | Building Permit Counter, (907) 343-8211 and online |
| Elevator Code | ANSI/ASME A17.1, 2004 (Anchorage Code or Ordinances, Title 23) | No amendments |
Alaska Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | James R. Stubbs Lead Structural Inspector Phone: (907) 343-8325 |
| Plumbing | Gary A. Hile Lead Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector Phone: (907) 343-8390 |
| Mechanical | Gary A. Hile Lead Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector Phone: (907) 343-8390 |
| Electrical | Victor B. Fosberg Acting Lead Electrical Inspector Phone: (907) 343-8428 |
| Accessibility | Ronald J. Thompson Director/Building Official Phone: (907) 343-8307 |
| Zoning | Zoning Division Phone: (907) 343-7943 |
| Planning | Planning Dept. Phone: (907) 343-7931 |
| Environmental | Environental Services Dept. Phone: (907) 343-4200 |
| City Attorney | Jim Reeves Municipal Attorney Phone: (907) 343-4545 |
| Public Works | Alan Czajkowski Maintenance & Operations Phone: (907) 343-8340 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention Phone: (907) 267-4958 |
| Parks/Recreation | Jeff Dillon Director of Parks and Recreation Phone: (907) 343-4355 Fax: (907) 343-4318 |
| Aviation | David Lundeby Director, Merrill Field Phone: (907) 343-6305 |
Other Alaska Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Alaska:
