Bakersfield, California Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield California Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | City Clerk (661) 326-3767, Phone (661) 323-3780, Fax and online. |
| Structural Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | City Clerk (661) 326-3767, Phone (661) 323-3780, Fax and online. |
| Plumbing Code | California Building Standards Code | City Clerk (661) 326-3767, Phone (661) 323-3780, Fax and online. |
| Mechanical Code | California Building Standards Code | City Clerk (661) 326-3767, Phone (661) 323-3780, Fax and online. |
| Electrical Code | California Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005) | City Clerk (661) 326-3767, Phone (661) 323-3780, Fax and online. |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | California Fire Code 2007 (IFC 2006) | City Clerk (661) 326-3767, Phone (661) 323-3780, Fax and online. |
| 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 2007 (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 | Phil Burns Building Director Phone: (661) 326-3720 |
| Plumbing | Phil Burns Building Director Phone: (661) 326-3720 |
| Mechanical | Phil Burns Building Director Phone: (661) 326-3720 |
| Electrical | Phil Burns Building Director Phone: (661) 326-3720 |
| Civil | Phil Burns Building Director Phone: (661) 326-3720 |
| Accessibility | Phil Burns Building Director Phone: (661) 326-3720 |
| Historic Preservation | Economic and Community Development Phone: (661) 326-3765 |
| Zoning | Planning Department Phone: (661) 326-3733 |
| Planning | Planning Department Phone: (661) 326-3733 |
| Environmental | Planning Department Phone: (661) 326-3671 |
| City Attorney | Attorney's Office Phone: (661) 326-3721 |
| Public Works | Public Works, Construction Engineering Phone: (661) 326-3049 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention Services Phone: (661) 326-3979 |
| Parks/Recreation | Construction and Facilities Planner Phone: (661) 326-3866 Fax: (661) 326-2140 |
Other California Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within California:
