Irvine, California Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Irvine, California.
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Code Alert: The 2007 California Building Standards Code changes will take effect January 1, 2008. For more information visit the California Building Standards Commission.
Irvine California Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | City Website |
| Structural Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | City Website |
| Plumbing Code | California Building Standards Code | City Website |
| Mechanical Code | California Building Standards Code | City Website |
| Electrical Code | California Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005) | City Website |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | California Fire Code 2007 (IFC 2006) | City Website |
| Accessibility Code | California Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2) | California Access Compliance, (916) 327-9698 |
| Energy Code | California Energy Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 6) | www.iccsafe.org and online for download |
| Elevator Code | California Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulations, Title 8) | www.iccsafe.org, or (800) 423-6587 or online |
| Other Codes | online | |
California 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 Area | Contact |
| Structural | Plan Check Engineer Phone: (949) 724-6334 |
| Plumbing | Plan Check Engineer Phone: (949) 724-6334 |
| Mechanical | Plan Check Engineer Phone: (949) 724-6334 |
| Electrical | Plan Check Engineer Phone: (949) 724-6334 |
| Civil | Development Engineering Phone: (949) 724-6315 |
| Accessibility | Plan Check Engineer Phone: (949) 724-6334 |
| Historic Preservation | Plan Check Engineer Phone: (949) 724-6334 |
| Zoning | Planning & Zoning Phone: (949) 724-6308 |
| Planning | Planning & Zoning Phone: (949) 724-6308 |
| City Attorney | City Clerk's Office Phone: (949) 724-6207 |
| Public Works | Development Engineering Phone: (949) 724-6315 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention - Planning & Development Phone: (714) 573-6100 Fax: (714) 368-8843 |
| Parks/Recreation | Park Planning Phone: (949) 724-6308 |
Other California Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within California:
