Alameda, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• 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.
The 2007 California Building Standards Code will become effective on January 1, 2008. For more information visit the California Building Standards Commission.
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 Code 2007City Clerk’s office,
(510) 747-4800
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards Code 2007City Clerk’s office,
(510) 747-4800
Electrical CodeNEC 2005 (California Electrical 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

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
StructuralGregory McFann
Building Official
Phone: (510) 747-6800
Fax: (510) 747-6804
PlumbingGregory McFann
Building Official
Phone: (510) 747-6800
Fax: (510) 747-6804
MechanicalGregory McFann
Building Official
Phone: (510) 747-6800
Fax: (510) 747-6804
ElectricalGregory McFann
Building Official
Phone: (510) 747-6800
Fax: (510) 747-6804
AccessibilityGregory McFann
Building Official
Phone: (510) 747-6800
Fax: (510) 747-6804
Historic PreservationBarbara Hawkins
City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director
Phone: (510) 749-5840
Fax: (510) 749-5867
EnvironmentalBarbara Hawkins
City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director
Phone: (510) 749-5840
Fax: (510) 749-5867
Fire MarshalMike Fisher
Fire Marshal
Phone: (510) 337-2120
Fax: (510) 749-9170
ZoningBarbara Hawkins
City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director
Phone: (510) 749-5840
Fax: (510) 749-5867
PlanningBarbara Hawkins
City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director
Phone: (510) 749-5840
Fax: (510) 749-5867
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) 749-5890
Fax: (510) 749-5867
Parks/RecreationDale Lillard
Acting Director
Phone: (510) 747-7529
Fax: (510) 747-7566