Carson, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Carson follows the mandatory, statewide California Building Code based on the ICBO Uniform Codes. Carson has amendments to the state code which can be found online. The California Building Code is available from The International Code Council’s web site.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)The International Code Council
and local
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006The International Code Council
and local
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeLocal Code
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeLocal Code
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005)International Code Council
and local
Accessibility CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2)International Code Council
Energy CodeCalifornia Energy Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 6)International Code Council and online for download
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
StructuralFarrokh Abolfathi, PE
Principal Civil Engineer
Phone: (310) 830-7600
PlumbingBuilding & Safety Division
Phone: (310) 952-1766
MechanicalBuilding & Safety Division
Phone: (310) 952-1766
ElectricalBuilding & Safety Division
Phone: (310) 952-1766
AccessibilityBuilding & Safety Division
Phone: (310) 952-1766
PlanningPlanning Division
Phone: (310) 952-1761
Fax: (310) 835-5749
Parks/RecreationParks & Recreation Dept.
Phone: (310) 847-3570
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