Riverside, 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)Bldg. & Safety Division, 951-826-5697
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)Bldg. & Safety Division, 951-826-5697
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeBldg. & Safety Division, 951-826-5697
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeBldg. & Safety Division, 951-826-5697
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005)
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
StructuralBldg. & Safety Division
Phone: (951) 826-5697
PlumbingBldg.& Safety Division
Phone: (951) 826-5697
MechanicalBldg. & Safety Division
Phone: (951) 826-5697
Historic PreservationPlanning - Historic Preservation
Phone: (951) 826-5463
Fire MarshalFire Dept.
Phone: (951) 826-5321
ZoningPlanning Dept.
Phone: (951) 826-5371
PlanningPlanning Dept.
Phone: (951) 826-5371
Parks/RecreationParks Dept.
Phone: (951) 826-2000