Bakersfield, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Information and forms are available online.
The 2007 California Building Standards Code changes will take effect on January 1, 2008. For more information visit the California Building Standards Commission.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)City Clerk
(661) 326-3767, Phone
(661) 323-3780, Fax
and online.
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)City Clerk
(661) 326-3767, Phone
(661) 323-3780, Fax
and online.
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Plumbing Code 2007City Clerk
(661) 326-3767, Phone
(661) 323-3780, Fax
and online.
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Mechanical Code 2007City Clerk
(661) 326-3767, Phone
(661) 323-3780, Fax
and online.
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005)City Clerk
(661) 326-3767, Phone
(661) 323-3780, Fax
and online.
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 2007 (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
StructuralPhil Burns
Building Director
Phone: (661) 326-3720
PlumbingPhil Burns
Building Director
Phone: (661) 326-3720
MechanicalPhil Burns
Building Director
Phone: (661) 326-3720
ElectricalPhil Burns
Building Director
Phone: (661) 326-3720
AccessibilityPhil Burns
Building Director
Phone: (661) 326-3720
Historic PreservationEconomic and Community Development
Phone: (661) 326-3765
EnvironmentalJim Eggert
Planning Department
Phone: (661) 326-3671
Fire MarshalFire Prevention Services
Phone: (661) 326-3979
CivilPhil Burns
Building Director
Phone: (661) 326-3720
ZoningJim Eggert
Planning Department
Phone: (661) 326-3733
Fax: (Pla) nni-ng Department
PlanningJim Eggert
Planning Department
Phone: (661) 326-3733
City AttorneyVirginia Gennaro
Attorney's Office
Phone: (661) 326-3721
Public WorksRaul M. Rojas
Public Works Director
Phone: (661) 326-3049
Parks/RecreationConstruction and Facilities Planner
Phone: (661) 326-3866
Fax: (661) 326-2140