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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of California. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning California Building Codes
California has adopted statewide, mandatory codes based on ICC's Uniform codes. Local jurisdictions may only amend the California Building Code to make it more stringent because of unique local climatic, geological or topographical conditions. All local amendments must be filed with the California Building Standards Commission.
The 2010 California Building Standards Code will adopt the 2009 I-codes and become effective on January 1, 2011.
California Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | California Building Code 2010 (IBC 2009) | Building Standards Commission |
| Structural Code | California Building Code 2010 (IBC 2009) | Building Standards Commission |
| Plumbing Code | California Plumbing Code 2010 (UPC 2009) | Building Standards Commission |
| Mechanical Code | California Mechanical Code 2010 (UMC 2009) | Building Standards Commission |
| Electrical Code | California Electrical Code 2010 (NEC 2008) | Building Standards Commission |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | California Fire Code 2010 (IFC 2009) | Building Standards Commission |
| Accessibility Code | California Building Code 2010 (Title 24, Part 2) | Building Standards Commission |
| Energy Code | California Energy Code 2010 (Title 24, Part 6) | Building Standards Commission |
| Elevator Code | California Elevator Safety Construction Code 2010 (California Code of Regulations, Title 8) | Building Standards Commission |
California 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 | David R. Bonneville, SE Structural Design/Lateral Forces Committee Chair Phone: (916) 263-0916 Fax: (916) 263-0959 |
| Plumbing | Thomas P. Weekes Plumbing Committee Chair Phone: (916) 263-0916 Fax: (916) 263-0959 |
| Mechanical | Thomas P. Weekes Mechanical Committee Chair Phone: (916) 263-0916 Fax: (916) 263-0959 |
| Electrical | Thomas P. Weekes Electrical Committee Chair Phone: (916) 263-0916 Fax: (916) 263-0959 |
| Accessibility | Jay Whisenant, AIA, CSI, CCS Accessibility Committee Chair Phone: (916) 263-0916 Fax: (916) 263-0959 |
| Building Inspector | Kerwin Lee, AIA Building, Fire and Other Committee Vice Chair Phone: (916) 263-0916 Fax: (916) 263-0959 |
| Energy | Thomas P. Weekes Energy Committee Chair Phone: (916) 263-0916 Fax: (916) 263-0959 |
| Fire Marshal | Kerwin Lee, AIA Building, Fire and Other Committee Vice Chair Phone: (916) 263-0916 Fax: (916) 263-0959 |
California Building Code Website