Orange, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Orange follows the California Building Code. Orange has minimal amendments to the state code (see below), mostly pertaining to construction in the historic districts. For more information contact, Dan Ryan, Historical Planner, (714) 744-7220. To order copies of the California code visit www.iccsafe.org.
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 Code2007 California Building Code (IBC 2006)California Building Standards Code
City of Orange Code
Structural Code2007 California Building Code (IBC 2006)California Building Standards Code
City of Orange Code
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeCalifornia Building Standards Code
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeCalifornia Building Standards Code
Electrical Code2007 California Electrical Code (2005 NEC)California Building Standards Code
Accessibility Code2007 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2)California Access Compliance
(916) 327-9698
Energy Code2007 California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6)California Building Standards Code
Elevator CodeCalifornia Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulations, Title 8)California Building Standards Code

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
StructuralMark Ibrahim
Senior Plan Check Engineer
Phone: (714) 744-7202
PlumbingMark Ibrahim
Senior Plan Check Engineer
Phone: (714) 744-7202
MechanicalMark Ibrahim
Senior Plan Check Engineer
Phone: (714) 744-7202
ElectricalMark Ibrahim
Senior Plan Check Engineer
Phone: (714) 744-7202
AccessibilityMark Ibrahim
Senior Plan Check Engineer
Phone: (714) 744-7202
Historic PreservationDan Ryan
Phone: (714) 744-7220
Fire MarshalTom Groseclose
Fire Marshal
Phone: (714) 288-2541
CivilGail Farber
City Engineer
Phone: (714) 744-5545
ZoningLeslie Aranda Roseberry
Current Planning Manager
Phone: (714) 744-7220
PlanningLeslie Aranda Roseberry
Current Planning Manager
Phone: (714) 744-7220
City AttorneyDavid A. De Berry
Phone: (714) 744-5580
Public WorksGail Farber
Public Works Director
Phone: (714) 744-5545
Parks/RecreationMarie Knight
Community Services Department Director
Phone: (714) 744-7264