Santa Monica, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Santa Monica follows the California Building Code based on ICC’s Uniform codes. Santa Monica has amendments to the state code (see below). To order copies of the California code visit ICC.
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 (Chapter 11)California Access Compliance,
(916) 327-9698
Energy CodeCalifornia Energy Code 2007ICC and online for download

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
StructuralPlan Check Engineer
Phone: (310) 458-8355
Fax: (310) 396-6473
PlumbingInspector
Phone: (310) 458-8355
Fax: (310) 396-6473
MechanicalInspector
Phone: (310) 458-8355
Fax: (310) 396-6473
ElectricalInspector
Phone: (310) 458-8355
Fax: (310) 396-6473
AccessibilityPlan Check Engineer
Phone: (310) 458-8355
Fax: (310) 396-6473
Historic PreservationPlanner
Phone: (310) 458-8341
Fax: (310) 458-3380
EnvironmentalPublic Works
Phone: (310) 458-8737
Fax: (310) 576-3598
Fire MarshalJim Glew
Fire Marshal
Phone: (310) 458-8915
Fax: (310) 395-3395
CivilPlan Check
Phone: (310) 458-8355
Fax: (310) 396-6473
ZoningPlanner
Phone: (310) 458-8341
Fax: (310) 458-3380
PlanningPlanner
Phone: (310) 458-8341
Fax: (310) 458-3380
City AttorneyMarsha Jones Moutrie
City Attorney Office
Phone: (310) 458-8336
Fax: (310) 395-6727
Public WorksTony Antich
City Engineer
Phone: (310) 458-8721
Fax: (310) 576-4425
AviationBob Trimborn
Airport Manager
Phone: (310) 458-8591
Fax: (310) 572-4495