Lancaster, California Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Lancaster, California.
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• Lancaster follows the California Building Code based on ICBO’s Uniform codes. Lancaster has amendments to the state code (see below). To order copies of the California code visit ICC.
Code Alert: The 2007 California Building Standards Code changes will take effect January 1, 2008. For more information visit the California Building Standards Commission.
Lancaster California Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | Building Department, (661) 723-6144 |
| Structural Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | Building Department, (661) 723-6144 |
| Plumbing Code | California Building Standards Code | Building Department, (661) 723-6144 |
| Mechanical Code | California Building Standards Code | Building Department, (661) 723-6144 |
| Electrical Code | California Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005) | Building Department, (661) 723-6144 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | California Fire Code 2007 (IFC 2006) | Building Department, (661) 723-6144 |
| 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) | ICC and online for download |
| Elevator Code | California Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulations, Title 8) | ICC or (800) 423-6587. |
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 | Siamak Tousi Plans Examiner Phone: (661) 723-6253 |
| Plumbing | Craig Earl Plans Examiner Phone: (661) 723-5892 |
| Mechanical | Craig Earl Plans Examiner Phone: (661) 723-5892 |
| Electrical | Craig Earl Plans Examiner Phone: (661) 723-5892 |
| Civil | Steve Dassler City Engineer Phone: (661) 723-6088 |
| Accessibility | Craig Earl Plans Examiner Phone: (661) 723-5892 |
| Zoning | Sylvia Donovan Senior Planner Phone: (661) 723-5849 |
| Planning | Brian Ludicke Director of Community Development Phone: (661) 723-6105 |
| City Attorney | Dave McEwen City Attorney Phone: (661) 723-6012 |
| Public Works | Steve Dassler City Engineer Phone: (661) 723-6088 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention Phone: (661) 723-6000 |
| Parks/Recreation | Lyle Norton Director Parks, Recreation Phone: (661) 723-6080 |
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Other California Municipalities
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