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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Alameda, California.

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• Alameda follows the California Building Code based on ICC’s Uniform codes. Alameda has amendments to the state code, Alameda City Ordinance #2788 (see below). To order copies of the California code visit www.iccsafe.org.
Code Alert: The 2007 California Building Standards Code will become effective on January 1, 2008. For more information visit the California Building Standards Commission.

Alameda California Building Codes

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2006 (California Building Code 2007)City Clerk’s office,
(510) 747-4800
Structural CodeIBC 2006 (California Building Code 2007)City Clerk’s office,
(510) 747-4800
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeCity Clerk’s office,
(510) 747-4800
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeCity Clerk’s office,
(510) 747-4800
Electrical CodeNEC 2005 (California Electrical Code 2007)City Clerk’s office,
(510) 747-4800
Fire/Life Safety CodeIFC 2006 (California Fire Code 2007)City Clerk’s office,
(510) 747-4800
Accessibility CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2)Division of the State Architect,
(916) 445-8100 or online.
Energy CodeCalifornia Energy Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 6)Division of the State Architect,
(916) 445-8100
Elevator CodeCalifornia Elevator Safety Construction Code 2001 (California Code of Regulations, 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 AreaContact
StructuralGeorge Carder
Supervising Building Inspector
Phone: (510) 747-6835
PlumbingGeorge Carder
Supervising Building Inspector
Phone: (510) 747-6835
MechanicalGeorge Carder
Supervising Building Inspector
Phone: (510) 747-6835
ElectricalGeorge Carder
Supervising Building Inspector
Phone: (510) 747-6835
AccessibilityGeorge Carder
Supervising Building Inspector
Phone: (510) 747-6835
Historic PreservationCathy Woodbury
Planning & Building Director
Phone: (510) 747-6800
Fax: (510) 747-6853
ZoningCathy Woodbury
Planning & Building Director
Phone: (510) 747-6800
Fax: (510) 747-6853
PlanningCathy Woodbury
Planning & Building Director
Phone: (510) 747-6800
Fax: (510) 747-6853
EnvironmentalPublic Works
Phone: (510) 749-5840
City AttorneyTeresa L. Highsmith
Office of the City Attorney
Phone: (510) 747-4750
Fax: (510) 747-4767
Public WorksMatthew Naclerio
Public Works Director
Phone: (510) 749-5840
Fire MarshalMike Fisher
Fire Marshal
Phone: (510) 337-2122
Parks/RecreationDale Lillard
Acting Director
Phone: (510) 747-7529
Fax: (510) 747-7566

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