Carson, California Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Carson, California.
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• 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 Alert: The 2007 California Building Standards Code changes will take effect January 1, 2008. For more information visit the California Building Standards Commission.
Carson 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) | International Code Council and local |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | California Fire Code 2007 (IFC 2006) | International Code Council and local |
| Accessibility Code | California Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2) | International Code Council |
| 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) | 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 | Building & Safety Division Phone: (310) 952-1766 |
| Plumbing | Building & Safety Division Phone: (310) 952-1766 |
| Mechanical | Building & Safety Division Phone: (310) 952-1766 |
| Electrical | Building & Safety Division Phone: (310) 952-1766 |
| Accessibility | Building & Safety Division Phone: (310) 952-1766 |
| Planning | Planning Division Phone: (310) 952-1761 Fax: (310) 835-5749 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks & Recreation Dept. Phone: (310) 847-3570 |
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Other California Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within California:
