Huntington Beach, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Huntington Beach building permit applications are available online.
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
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)City Clerk
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeCity Clerk
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeCity Clerk
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005)City Clerk
Accessibility CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2)California Access Compliance,
(916) 327-9698
Energy CodeCalifornia Energy Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 6)ICC and online for download
Elevator CodeCalifornia Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulations, Title 8)ICC 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
StructuralDept. of Building Safety
Building Inspector
Phone: (714) 536-5241
PlumbingDept. of Building Safety
Principal Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector
Phone: (714) 536-5296
MechanicalDept. of Building Safety
Principal Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector
Phone: (714) 536-5296
ElectricalDept. of Building Safety
Principal Electrical Inspector
Phone: (714) 536-5675
AccessibilityDept. of Building Safety
Building Inspector
Phone: (714) 536-5241
Fire MarshalEric Engberg
Fire Marshal
Phone: (714) 536-5411
CivilEngineering, Dept. of Public Works
Phone: (714) 536-5431
ZoningZoning Administrator
Phone: (714) 536-5271
PlanningScott Hess
Planning Director
Phone: (714) 536-5271
City AttorneyJennifer McGrath
City Attorney
Phone: (714) 536-5555
Fax: (714) 374-1590
Public WorksDirector of Public Works
Phone: (714) 536-5431
Parks/RecreationPark, Trees & Landscape Division
Phone: (714) 536-5480