Santa Clarita, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Santa Clarita follows the California Building Code based on the International Code Council’s Uniform codes. Santa Clarita has amendments to the state code (see below). To order copies of the California code visit ICC.
Additional Details: Seismic zone: 4; Wind force: 70 mph; Exposure: C; Snow load: None.
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 & Safety Department,
(661) 255-4935.
Structural CodeIBC 2006 (California Building Code 2007)Building & Safety Department,
(661) 255-4935.
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeBuilding & Safety Department,
(661) 255-4935.
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeBuilding & Safety Department,
(661) 255-4935.
Electrical CodeNEC 2005 (California Electrical Code 2007)Building & Safety Department,
(661) 255-4935.
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
StructuralRuben Barrera
Building Official
Phone: (661) 255-4952
PlumbingBuilding & Safety
Phone: (661) 255-4935
MechanicalDavid Faas
Associate Engineer
Phone: (661) 255-4935
Fax: (661) 291-1559
ElectricalDavid Faas
Associate Engineer
Phone: (661) 255-4935
Fax: (661) 291-1559
AccessibilityAllan Wakefield
Assistant Engineer
Phone: (661) 255-4935
Fax: (661) 291-1559
Historic PreservationFred Follstad
Senior Planner
Phone: (661) 255-4330
Fax: (661) 259-8125
EnvironmentalFred Follstad
Senior Planner
Phone: (661) 255-4330
Fax: (661) 259-8125
Fire MarshalNina Johnson or Jackie Switzler
Plan Checkers
Phone: (661) 286-8821
Fax: (661) 286-1134
CivilBuilding & Safety
Phone: (661) 255-4935
ZoningFred Follstad
Senior Planner
Phone: (661) 255-4330
Fax: (661) 259-8125
PlanningFred Follstad
Senior Planner
Phone: (661) 255-4330
Fax: (661) 259-8125
City AttorneyCarl Newton
City Attorney
Phone: (661) 259-2489
Public WorksRobert Newman
Director
Phone: (661) 254-4942
Fax: (661) 254-3538
Parks/RecreationRick Gould
Director
Phone: (661) 286-4000
Fax: (662) 255-1996