Los Angeles, California Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Los Angeles, California.
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• Information line, (213) 977-6941.
Code Alert: The 2007 California Building Standards Code changes will take effect January 1, 2008. For more information visit the California Building Standards Commission.
Los Angeles California Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 [2007 California Building Code] | online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 [2007 California Building Code] | online |
| Plumbing Code | California Building Standards Code | online |
| Mechanical Code | California Building Standards Code | online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 (2007 California Electrical Code) | online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 (California Fire Code 2007) | www.lafd.org/code.htm and www.iccsafe.org |
| 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 |
| Elevator Code | City of Los Angeles Elevator Code - Chapter 9, Article 2 (ASME A-17.1-1971) | 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 | Richard Sanchez Chief of Building Inspection Phone: (213) 482-0342 |
| Plumbing | Michael Tharpe Chief of Plumbing/Heating Inspection Phone: (213) 482-0338 |
| Mechanical | Michael Tharpe Chief of Plumbing/Heating Inspection Phone: (213) 482-0338 |
| Electrical | Patrick Gilbert Chief of Electrical Inspection Phone: (213) 482-0341 |
| Civil | See Special Notes section |
| Accessibility | Ewa O'Neal Enginerering - Disabled Access Phone: (213) 482-0093 |
| Historic Preservation | Ken Bernstein Manager of Historic Resources - Planning Phone: (213) 978-1200 Fax: (213) 978-0017 |
| Zoning | LADBS Customer Call Center Phone: (888) 524-2845 |
| Planning | Frank Eberhard Deputy Director, City Planning Phone: (213) 580-1163 |
| Environmental | Charlie Rausch City Planner Phone: (213) 580-5546 |
| City Attorney | Rockard J Delgadillo City Attorney Phone: (213) 978-8100 |
| Fire Marshal | Jimmy H. Hill Fire Marshal Phone: (213) 482-6900 Fax: (213) 482-6922 |
Other California Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within California:
