Santa Barbara, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Santa Barbara follows the California Building Code based on the International Code Council’s Uniform codes. Santa Barbara has amendments to the state code (see below). To order copies of the California code visit www.icbo.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 CodeIBC 2006 (California Building Code 2007)Building Department,
(805) 564-5485
Structural CodeIBC 2006 (California Building Code 2007)Building Department,
(805) 564-5485
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeBuilding Department,
(805) 564-5485
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeBuilding Department,
(805) 564-5485
Electrical CodeNEC 2005 (California Electrical Code 2007)Building Department,
(805) 564-5485
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
StructuralGeorge Estrella
Chief of Building
Phone: (805) 564-5485
Fax: (805) 564-5476
PlumbingGeorge Estrella
Chief of Building
Phone: (805) 564-5485
Fax: (805) 564-5476
MechanicalGeorge Estrella
Chief of Building
Phone: (805) 564-5485
Fax: (805) 564-5476
ElectricalGeorge Estrella
Chief of Building
Phone: (805) 564-5485
Fax: (805) 564-5476
AccessibilityGeorge Estrella
Chief of Building
Phone: (805) 564-5485
Fax: (805) 564-5476
Historic PreservationJaime Limon
Historic Preservation Supervisor
Phone: (805) 564-5470
Fax: (805) 897-1904
EnvironmentalJan Hubbell
Environmental Review Supervisor
Phone: (805) 564-5470
Fax: (805) 897-1904
Fire MarshalJoe Poire
Acting Fire Marshal
Phone: (805) 965-5254
ZoningDanny Kato
Sr. Planner I, Zoning and Enforcement Supervisor
Phone: (805) 564-5470
Fax: (805) 897-1904
PlanningBettie Weiss
City Planner
Phone: (805) 564-5470
Fax: (805) 897-1904
City AttorneyCity Attorney
Phone: (805) 564-5326
Fax: (805) 897-2532
Public WorksPublic Works - Engineering
Phone: (805) 564-5363
Fax: (805) 564-5467
Parks/RecreationNancy Rapp
Parks & Recreation Director
Phone: (805) 564-5431
AviationKaren Ramsdell
Airport Director
Phone: (805) 967-7111