Modesto, California Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Modesto, California.
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Modesto California Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | ICC |
| Structural Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | ICC |
| Plumbing Code | California Building Standards Code | Local Code |
| Mechanical Code | California Building Standards Code | Local Code |
| Electrical Code | California Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005) | ICC |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | California Fire Code 2007 (IFC 2006) | For state amendments: ICC; Local amendments: City Clerk, (209) 577-5396 |
| 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 | William Crew Chief Building Official Phone: (209) 577-5232 |
| Zoning | Planning Dept. Phone: (209) 577-5267 |
| Planning | Planning Dept. Phone: (209) 577-5267 |
| City Attorney | Susan Alcala Wood City Attorney Phone: (209) 577-5284 |
| Public Works | Nick Pinhey Public Works Director Phone: (209) 577-5462 |
| Fire Marshal | Mike Payton Fire Marshal Phone: (209) 571-5553 Fax: (209) 491-5969 |
| Parks/Recreation | James E. Niskanen Director, Parks, Recreation, Neighborhoods Dept. Phone: (209) 577-5344 |
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