Downey, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Downey follows the California Building Code based on the International Code Council’s Uniform codes. Downey has amendments to the state code (see below). To order copies of the California code visit The International Code Council.
The 2007 California Building Standards Code changes will take effect 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’s Office,
(562) 904-7280
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)City Clerk’s Office,
(562) 904-7280
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeCity Clerk’s Office,
(562) 904-7280
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeCity Clerk’s Office,
(562) 904-7280
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005)City Clerk’s Office,
(562) 904-7280
Accessibility CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2)California Access Compliance,
(916) 445-4310 and online.
Energy CodeCalifornia Energy Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 6)The International Code Council and online for download
Elevator CodeCalifornia Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulations, Title 8)The International Code Council or (800) 423-6587.

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
StructuralBuilding Division
Phone: (562) 904-7142
Fax: (562) 904-7135
PlumbingBuilding Division
Phone: (562) 904-7142
Fax: (562) 904-7135
MechanicalBuilding Division
Phone: (562) 904-7142
Fax: (562) 904-7135
ElectricalBuilding Division
Phone: (562) 904-7142
Fax: (562) 904-7135
AccessibilityWilliam Chern
Phone: (562) 904-7142
Fire MarshalFire Dept.
Phone: (562) 904-7345
ZoningPlanning Division
Phone: (562) 904-7154
Fax: (562) 904-7135
PlanningPlanning Division
Phone: (562) 904-7154
Fax: (562) 904-7135
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