Los Angeles, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Information line, (213) 977-6941.
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 CodeIBC 2006 [2007 California Building Code]online
Structural CodeIBC 2006 [2007 California Building Code]online
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards Codeonline
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards Codeonline
Electrical CodeNEC 2005 (2007 California Electrical Code)online
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
Elevator CodeCity of Los Angeles Elevator Code - Chapter 9, Article 2 (ASME A-17.1-1971)online

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
StructuralRichard Sanchez
Chief of Building Inspection
Phone: (213) 482-0342
PlumbingMichael Tharpe
Chief of Plumbing/Heating Inspection
Phone: (213) 482-0338
MechanicalMichael Tharpe
Chief of Plumbing/Heating Inspection
Phone: (213) 482-0338
ElectricalPatrick Gilbert
Chief of Electrical Inspection
Phone: (213) 482-0341
AccessibilityEwa O'Neal
Enginerering - Disabled Access
Phone: (213) 482-0093
Historic PreservationKen Bernstein
Manager of Historic Resources - Planning
Phone: (213) 978-1200
Fax: (213) 978-0017
EnvironmentalCharlie Rausch
City Planner
Phone: (213) 580-5546
Fire MarshalJimmy H. Hill
Fire Marshal
Phone: (213) 482-6900
Fax: (213) 482-6922
CivilSee Special Notes section
ZoningLADBS Customer Call Center
Phone: (888) 524-2845
PlanningFrank Eberhard
Deputy Director, City Planning
Phone: (213) 580-1163
City AttorneyRockard J Delgadillo
City Attorney
Phone: (213) 978-8100