Berkeley, California Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Berkeley, California.
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• Berkeley follows the California Building Code based on ICBO’s Uniform codes. Berkeley has amendments to the state code (see below). To order copies of the California code visit The International Code Council.
Code Alert: The 2007 California Building Standards Code changes will take effect January 1, 2008. For more information visit the California Building Standards Commission.
Berkeley California Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | City Clerk’s Office, (510) 644-6480 |
| Structural Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | City Clerk’s Office, (510) 644-6480 |
| Plumbing Code | California Building Standards Code | City Clerk’s Office, (510) 644-6480 |
| Mechanical Code | California Building Standards Code | City Clerk’s Office, (510) 644-6480 |
| Electrical Code | California Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005) | City Clerk’s Office, (510) 644-6480 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | California Fire Code 2007 (IFC 2006) | City Clerk’s Office, (510) 644-6480 |
| Accessibility Code | California Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2) | California Access Compliance, (916) 327-9698 |
| Energy Code | California Energy Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 6) | ICC and online for download |
| Elevator Code | California Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulations, Title 8) | ICC or (800) 423-6587. |
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 | Joan MacQuarrie Chief Building Official Phone: (510) 981-7440 |
| Plumbing | David Snipper Senior Plans Examiner Phone: (510) 883-6544 Fax: (510) 883-6542 |
| Mechanical | David Snipper Senior Plans Examiner Phone: (510) 883-6544 Fax: (510) 883-6542 |
| Electrical | David Snipper Senior Plans Examiner Phone: (510) 883-6544 Fax: (510) 883-6542 |
| Accessibility | David Snipper Senior Plans Examiner Phone: (510) 883-6544 Fax: (510) 883-6542 |
| Zoning | Planning & Development Phone: (510) 981-7400 |
| Planning | Planning & Development Phone: (510) 981-7400 |
| City Attorney | City Attorney Phone: (510) 981-6950 |
| Public Works | Claudette Ford Director Phone: (510) 981-6300 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention Phone: (510) 981-3473 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Phone: (510) 981-6700 |
Other California Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within California:
