Riverside County, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Riverside County follows the California Building Code based on ICC’s Uniform codes. The county has no amendments to the state code.
• The code and contact information listed below only applies to unincorporated areas of Riverside County.
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 CodeIBC 2006 (California Building Code 2007)ICC
Structural CodeIBC 2006 (California Building Code 2007)ICC
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeLocal Code
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeLocal Code
Electrical CodeNEC 2005 (California Electrical Code 2007)ICC
Accessibility CodeIBC 2006 (California Building Code 2007)California Access Compliance,
(916) 327-9698
Energy CodeCalifornia Energy Code 2007ICC and online for download
Elevator CodeCalifornia Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulations, Title 8)ICC

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
StructuralNick J. Anderson
Director of Building & Safety
Phone: (951) 955-2025
Fax: (951) 955-2023
PlumbingNick J. Anderson
Director of Building & Safety
Phone: (951) 955-2025
Fax: (951) 955-2023
MechanicalNick J. Anderson
Director of Building & Safety
Phone: (951) 955-2025
Fax: (951) 955-2023
ElectricalNick J. Anderson
Director of Building & Safety
Phone: (951) 955-2025
Fax: (951) 955-2023
AccessibilityNick J. Anderson
Director of Building & Safety
Phone: (951) 955-2025
Fax: (951) 955-2023
PlanningRon Goldman
Planning Director
Phone: (951) 955-3265
Fax: (909) 955-3157
City AttorneyCounty Counsel
Phone: (951) 955-6300
Fax: (951) 955-6322
Parks/RecreationRegional Parks & Open Space District
Phone: (951) 955-4310
Fax: (951) 955-4305