Alameda, California Building Codes
Additional Resources
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 Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (California Building Code 2007) | City Clerk’s office, (510) 747-4800 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (California Building Code 2007) | City Clerk’s office, (510) 747-4800 |
| Plumbing Code | California Building Standards Code | City Clerk’s office, (510) 747-4800 |
| Mechanical Code | California Building Standards Code | City Clerk’s office, (510) 747-4800 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 (California Electrical Code 2007) | City Clerk’s office, (510) 747-4800 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 (California Fire Code 2007) | City Clerk’s office, (510) 747-4800 |
| Accessibility Code | California Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2) | Division of the State Architect, (916) 445-8100 or online. |
| Energy Code | California Energy Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 6) | Division of the State Architect, (916) 445-8100 |
| Elevator Code | California 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 Area | Contact |
| Structural | George Carder Supervising Building Inspector Phone: (510) 747-6835 |
| Plumbing | George Carder Supervising Building Inspector Phone: (510) 747-6835 |
| Mechanical | George Carder Supervising Building Inspector Phone: (510) 747-6835 |
| Electrical | George Carder Supervising Building Inspector Phone: (510) 747-6835 |
| Accessibility | George Carder Supervising Building Inspector Phone: (510) 747-6835 |
| Historic Preservation | Cathy Woodbury Planning & Building Director Phone: (510) 747-6800 Fax: (510) 747-6853 |
| Zoning | Cathy Woodbury Planning & Building Director Phone: (510) 747-6800 Fax: (510) 747-6853 |
| Planning | Cathy Woodbury Planning & Building Director Phone: (510) 747-6800 Fax: (510) 747-6853 |
| Environmental | Public Works Phone: (510) 749-5840 |
| City Attorney | Teresa L. Highsmith Office of the City Attorney Phone: (510) 747-4750 Fax: (510) 747-4767 |
| Public Works | Matthew Naclerio Public Works Director Phone: (510) 749-5840 |
| Fire Marshal | Mike Fisher Fire Marshal Phone: (510) 337-2122 |
| Parks/Recreation | Dale Lillard Acting Director Phone: (510) 747-7529 Fax: (510) 747-7566 |
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Other California Municipalities
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