Redwood City, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

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 (IBC 2006)John LaTorra
Building & Inspection Manager
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)John LaTorra
Building & Inspection Manager
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeJohn LaTorra
Building & Inspection Manager
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards Code
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005)John LaTorra
Building & Inspection Manager
Accessibility CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2)
Energy CodeCalifornia Energy Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 6)
Elevator CodeCalifornia Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulations, Title 8)

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
StructuralFred Shehabi
Plan Check Engineer
Phone: (650) 780-7358
Fax: (650) 780-7348
PlumbingJohn LaTorra
Building & Inspection Manager
Phone: (650) 780-7360
Fax: (650) 556-9224
MechanicalJohn LaTorra
Building & Inspection Manager
Phone: (650) 780-7360
Fax: (650) 556-9224
ElectricalLes Arias
Building Inspector
Phone: (650) 780-5941
Fax: (650) 780-7348
AccessibilityFred Shehabi
Plan Check Engineer
Phone: (650) 780-7358
Fax: (650) 780-7348
Historic PreservationPlanning Dept.
Phone: (650) 780-7000
EnvironmentalPlanning Dept.
Phone: (650) 780-7000
Fire MarshalLouis Vella
Phone: (650) 780-7452
CivilJon Lynch
City Engineer
Phone: (650) 780-7371
ZoningPlanning Dept.
Phone: (650) 780-7000
PlanningPlanning Dept.
Phone: (650) 780-7000
City AttorneyStan Yamamato
Phone: (650) 780-7200
Fax: (650) 780-5963
Public WorksLarry Barwacz
PWS Director
Phone: (650) 780-7464
Fax: (650) 780-7445
Parks/RecreationCorrine Centeno
Director
Phone: (650) 780-7254