Escondido, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

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 Code2007 California Building Code (2006 IBC) (Municipal Code, Chapter 6)Online
Structural Code2007 California Building Code (2006 IBC) (Municipal Code, Chapter 6)Online
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeOnline
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeOnline
Electrical Code2007 California Electrical Code (2005 NEC) (Municipal Code, Chapter 6)Online
Accessibility Code2007 California Building Code (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 Code2007 California Elevator Safety Construction Code (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
StructuralJoe Russo
Building Official
Phone: (760) 839-4647
Fax: (760) 739-7073
PlumbingJoe Russo
Building Official
Phone: (760) 839-4647
Fax: (760) 739-7073
MechanicalJoe Russo
Building Official
Phone: (760) 839-4647
Fax: (760) 739-7073
ElectricalJoe Russo
Building Official
Phone: (760) 839-4647
Fax: (760) 739-7073
AccessibilityJoe Russo
Building Official
Phone: (760) 839-4647
Fax: (760) 739-7073
Fire MarshalMike Calhoun
Division Chief and Fire Marshal
Phone: (760) 839-5402
PlanningBarbara Redlitz
Assistant Planning Directory
Phone: (760) 839-4671
Fax: (760) 839-4313
City AttorneyJeffrey Epp
City Attorney
Phone: (760) 839-4608
Fax: (760) 741-7541
Public WorksEd Domingue
Deputy Director of Public Works
Phone: (760) 839-4651
Fax: (760) 839-4597