California Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of California.
This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.
Additional Resources
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.
Code Alert: The 2007 California Building Standards Code will become effective on January 1, 2008. For more information visit the California Building Standards Commission.
California Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | International Code Council |
| Structural Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | International Code Council |
| Plumbing Code | California Plumbing Code 2007 (UPC 2006) | California Building Standards Code |
| Mechanical Code | California Mechanical Code 2007 (UMC 2006) | California Building Standards Code |
| Electrical Code | California Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005) | International Code Council |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | California Fire Code 2007 (IFC 2006) | International Code Council |
| Accessibility Code | California Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2) | International Code Council |
| Energy Code | California Energy Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 6) | International Code Council and online for download |
| Elevator Code | California Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulationsm, Title 8) | International Code Council |
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 | Richard Conrad, FAIA Principal Planner Phone: (916) 324-7180 |
| Mechanical | Richard Conrad, FAIA Principal Planner Phone: (916) 324-7180 |
| Electrical | Richard Conrad, FAIA Principal Planner Phone: (916) 324-7180 |
| Accessibility | Richard Conrad, FAIA Principal Planner Phone: (916) 324-7180 |
| Building Inspector | Richard Conrad, FAIA Principal Planner Phone: (916) 324-7180 |
| Historic Preservation | Richard Conrad, FAIA Principal Planner Phone: (916) 324-7180 |
| Fire Marshal | Richard Conrad, FAIA Principal Planner Phone: (916) 324-7180 |
California Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within California:
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