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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 TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)International Code Council
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)International Code Council
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Plumbing Code 2007 (UPC 2006)California Building Standards Code
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Mechanical Code 2007 (UMC 2006)California Building Standards Code
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005)International Code Council
Fire/Life Safety CodeCalifornia Fire Code 2007 (IFC 2006)International Code Council
Accessibility CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2)International Code Council
Energy CodeCalifornia Energy Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 6)International Code Council and online for download
Elevator CodeCalifornia Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulationsm, Title 8)International Code Council

California Authorities Having Jurisdiction

Jurisdictional AreaContact
StructuralRichard Conrad, FAIA
Principal Planner
Phone: (916) 247-7180
MechanicalRichard Conrad, FAIA
Principal Planner
Phone: (916) 247-7180
ElectricalRichard Conrad, FAIA
Principal Planner
Phone: (916) 247-7180
AccessibilityRichard Conrad, FAIA
Principal Planner
Phone: (916) 247-7180
Building InspectorRichard Conrad, FAIA
Principal Planner
Phone: (916) 247-7180
Historic PreservationRichard Conrad, FAIA
Principal Planner
Phone: (916) 247-7180
Fire MarshalRichard Conrad, FAIA
Principal Planner
Phone: (916) 247-7180
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