Pasadena, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Pasadena’s online permit center offers permit information and applications, plan review information and applications and more.
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 CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (Pasadena Municipal Code, Title 14)City Clerk,
(626) 744-4124 and online
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (Pasadena Municipal Code, Title 14)City Clerk,
(626) 744-4124 and online
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeCity Clerk,
(626) 744-4124 and online
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeCity Clerk,
(626) 744-4124 and online
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (Pasadena Municipal Code, Title 14)City Clerk,
(626) 744-4124 and 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)ICC and online for download
Elevator CodeCalifornia Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulations, Title 8)ICC or (800) 423-6587

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
StructuralSarkis Nazerian
Building Official
Phone: (626) 744-7087
Fax: (626) 744-3979
PlumbingJoe Agdeppa
Senior Mechanical/Plumbing Inspector
Phone: (626) 744-4210
Fax: (626) 744-3979
MechanicalJoe Agdeppa
Senior Mechanical/Plumbing Inspector
Phone: (626) 744-4210
Fax: (626) 744-3979
ElectricalSarkis Nazerian
Building Official
Phone: (626) 744-7087
Fax: (626) 744-3979
AccessibilityFelix Obamogie
Plans Examiner
Phone: (626) 744-6877
Fax: (626) 744-3979
Historic PreservationJeff Cronin
Principal Planner
Phone: (626) 744-3757
Fax: (626) 793-5937
EnvironmentalDenver Miller
Principal Planner
Phone: (626) 744-6733
Fax: (626) 744-4785
Fire MarshalFire Plan Check
Phone: (626) 744-6885
CivilSarkis Nazerian
Building Official
Phone: (626) 744-7087
Fax: (626) 744-3979
ZoningDenver Miller
Zoning Administrator
Phone: (626) 744-6733
Fax: (626) 744-4785
PlanningJohn Poindexter
Planning Division Manager
Phone: (626) 744-4009
City AttorneyMichele Beal Bagneris
City Attorney
Phone: (626) 744-4141
Public WorksMartin Pastucha
Public Works
Phone: (626) 744-4191
Parks/RecreationParks & Recreation
Phone: (626) 744-4321