Alhambra, California Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Alhambra, California.
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• Alhambra follows the California Building Code based on ICC’s Uniform codes. Alhambra has amendments to the state code; links are provided 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.
Alhambra California Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | The International Code Council and local |
| Structural Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | The International Code Council and local |
| Plumbing Code | California Building Standards Code | Local Code |
| Mechanical Code | California Building Standards Code | Local Code |
| Electrical Code | California Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005) | The International Code Council and local |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | California Fire Code 2007 (IFC 2006) | The International Code Council and local |
| Accessibility Code | California Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2) | The International Code Council and local |
| 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 Regulations, Title 8) | The International Code Council and local |
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 | Building Division Phone: (626) 570-5034 |
| Plumbing | Building Division Phone: (626) 570-5034 |
| Mechanical | Building Division Phone: (626) 570-5034 |
| Electrical | Building Division Phone: (626) 570-5034 |
| Accessibility | Building Division Phone: (626) 570-5034 |
| Zoning | Zoning/Planning Dept. Phone: (626) 570-5034 Fax: (626) 458-4201 |
| Planning | Zoning/Planning Dept. Phone: (626) 570-5034 Fax: (626) 458-4201 |
| Public Works | Mary Swink Director Phone: (626) 570-5067 Fax: (626) 282-5833 |
| Fire Marshal | Vince Kemp Fire Chief Phone: (626) 570-5190 |
| Parks/Recreation | Claudine Meeker Parks & Recreation Dept. Phone: (626) 570-5044 |
Other California Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within California:
