El Cajon, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• El Cajon follows the California Building Code based on the International Code Council’s Uniform codes. El Cajon 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,
(619) 441-1763
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)City Clerk’s Office,
(619) 441-1763
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeCity Clerk’s Office,
(619) 441-1763
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeCity Clerk’s Office,
(619) 441-1763
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005)City Clerk’s Office,
(619) 441-1763
Accessibility CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2)California Access Compliance,
(916) 327-9698
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
StructuralCommunity Development
Phone: (619) 441-1741
PlumbingCommunity Development
Phone: (619) 441-1741
MechanicalCommunity Development
Phone: (619) 441-1741
ElectricalCommunity Development
Phone: (619) 441-1741
AccessibilityCommunity Development
Phone: (619) 441-1741
Fire MarshalFire Marshal
Phone: (619) 441-1712
ZoningCommunity Development
Phone: (619) 441-1741
PlanningCommunity Development
Phone: (619) 441-1741
City AttorneyMorgan Foley
City Attorney
Phone: (619) 441-1798
Public WorksRob Turner
Director
Phone: (619) 441-1653
Parks/RecreationChris Presmyk
Parks Dept.
Phone: (619) 441-1744
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