Oakland, California Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Oakland, 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.
Oakland California Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | |
| Structural Code | California Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006) | |
| Plumbing Code | California Building Standards Code | |
| Mechanical Code | California Building Standards Code | |
| Electrical Code | California Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005) | |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | California Fire Code 2007 (IFC 2006) | |
| Accessibility Code | California Building Code 2007 | |
| Energy Code | California Energy Code 2007 | California Building Standards Code |
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 Phone: (510) 238-3444 |
| Plumbing | Plan Check Phone: (510) 238-3444 |
| Mechanical | Plan Check Phone: (510) 238-3444 |
| Electrical | Plan Check Phone: (510) 238-3444 |
| Accessibility | Plan Check Phone: (510) 238-3444 |
| Zoning | Zoning Section Phone: (510) 238-3911 Fax: (510) 238-4730 |
| Planning | Planning Section Phone: (510) 238-3941 Fax: (510) 238-6538 |
| Public Works | Public Works Phone: (510) 238-3961 Fax: (510) 238-2233 |
| Fire Marshal | Deputy Chief James D. Marshall Fire Marshal Phone: (510) 238-4051 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks & Recreation Phone: (510) 238-7275 |
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Other California Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within California:
