Irvine, 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 CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)City Website
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)City Website
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeCity Website
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeCity Website
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005)City Website
Accessibility CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2)California Access Compliance,
(916) 327-9698
Energy CodeCalifornia Energy Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 6)www.iccsafe.org and online for download
Elevator CodeCalifornia Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulations, Title 8)www.iccsafe.org, or (800) 423-6587 or online
Other Codesonline

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
StructuralPlan Check Engineer
Phone: (949) 724-6334
PlumbingPlan Check Engineer
Phone: (949) 724-6334
MechanicalPlan Check Engineer
Phone: (949) 724-6334
ElectricalPlan Check Engineer
Phone: (949) 724-6334
AccessibilityPlan Check Engineer
Phone: (949) 724-6334
Historic PreservationPlan Check Engineer
Phone: (949) 724-6334
Fire MarshalFire Prevention - Planning & Development
Phone: (714) 573-6100
Fax: (714) 368-8843
CivilDevelopment Engineering
Phone: (949) 724-6315
ZoningPlanning & Zoning
Phone: (949) 724-6308
PlanningPlanning & Zoning
Phone: (949) 724-6308
City AttorneyCity Clerk's Office
Phone: (949) 724-6207
Public WorksDevelopment Engineering
Phone: (949) 724-6315
Parks/RecreationPark Planning
Phone: (949) 724-6308