Richmond, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Richmond follows the California Building Code based on International Code Council’s Uniform codes. Richmond has amendments to the state code (see below). 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 CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)Online
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)Online
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeOnline
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeOnline
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005)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)www.iccsafe.org and online for download
Elevator CodeCalifornia Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulation, Title 8)International Code Council 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
StructuralFred Clement
Building Inspector
Phone: (510) 620-6868
PlumbingFred Clement
Building Inspector
Phone: (510) 620-6868
MechanicalFred Clement
Building Inspector
Phone: (510) 620-6868
ElectricalFred Clement
Building Inspector
Phone: (510) 620-6868
AccessibilityFred Clement
Building Inspector
Phone: (510) 620-6868
Fire MarshalDon Perez
Fire Marshal
Phone: (510) 307-8042
ZoningRichard Mitchell
Director
Phone: (510) 620-6706
Fax: (510) 620-6858
PlanningRichard Mitchell
Director
Phone: (510) 620-6706
Fax: (510) 620-6858
City AttorneyCity Attorney's Office
Phone: (520) 620-6509
Public WorksRichard Davidson
City Engineer
Phone: (520) 307-8092
Parks/RecreationDiane Harrison
Recreation & Parks Dept.
Phone: (510) 620-6793