Glendale, California Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Glendale, California.
This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.
Glendale offers an express plan check service with completion in 7 to 10 days for an increased plan check fee. Call the Permit Services Center, (818) 548-3200, for information. Design Review is required for most external alterations, so allow time for the process to occur.
Glendale California Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (California Building Code 2007) | City Clerk, (818) 548-2090 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (California Building Code 2007) | City Clerk, (818) 548-2090 |
| Plumbing Code | California Building Standards Code | City Clerk, (818) 548-2090 |
| Mechanical Code | California Building Standards Code | City Clerk, (818) 548-2090 |
| Electrical Code | California Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005) | City Clerk, (818) 548-2090 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | California Fire Code 2007 (IFC 2006) | City Clerk, (818) 548-2090 |
| Accessibility Code | California Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2) | Division of the State Architect, (916) 445-8100 |
| Energy Code | California Energy Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 6) | Division of the State Architect, (916) 445-8100 or online. |
| Elevator Code | California Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulations, Title 8) | International Code Council |
California Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Building Inspection Phone: (818) 548-4830 |
| Plumbing | Building Inspection Phone: (818) 548-4830 |
| Mechanical | Building Inspection Phone: (818) 548-4830 |
| Electrical | Building Inspection Phone: (818) 548-4830 |
| Civil | Building Inspection Phone: (818) 548-4830 |
| Accessibility | Building Inspection Phone: (818) 548-4830 |
| Historic Preservation | Planning Phone: (818) 548-2140 |
| Zoning | Hassan Haghani Director Phone: (818) 548-2140 |
| Planning | Hassan Haghani Director Phone: (818) 548-2140 |
| Environmental | Building Inspection Phone: (818) 548-4830 |
| City Attorney | Scott Howard City Attorney Phone: (818) 548-2080 Fax: (818) 547-3402 |
| Public Works | Steve Zurn Director Phone: (818) 548-3900 |
| Fire Marshal | Dave Woods Fire Marshal Phone: (818) 548-4810 |
| Parks/Recreation | George Chapjian Director Phone: (818) 548-2000 |
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