Simi Valley, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Simi Valley follows the California Building Code based on ICC’s Uniform codes. Simi Valley has amendments to the state code (see below). To order copies of the California code visit the International Code Council.
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)Sandy Hutchins,
(805) 583-6338
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)Building & Safety,
(805) 583-6723
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeBuilding & Safety,
(805) 583-6723
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeBuilding & Safety,
(805) 583-6723
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005)Building & Safety,
(805) 583-6723
Accessibility CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007California 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 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
StructuralStephen Berry
Supervising Building Inspector
Phone: (805) 583-6818
PlumbingJerry Plank
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector
Phone: (805) 583-6825
MechanicalJerry Plank
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector
Phone: (805) 583-6825
ElectricalJohn Childress
Electrical Inspector
Phone: (805) 583-6823
AccessibilityStephen Berry
Supervising Building Inspector
Phone: (805) 583-6866
Historic PreservationPlanning Division
Phone: (805) 583-6769
EnvironmentalPlanning Division
Phone: (805) 583-6769
CivilCity Engineer
Phone: (805) 583-5786
ZoningPlanning Division
Phone: (805) 583-6769
PlanningPlanning Division
Phone: (805) 583-6769
City AttorneyDavid Hirsch
City Attorney
Phone: (805) 583-6714
Public WorksTim Nanson
Director
Phone: (805) 583-6786
Parks/RecreationDept. of Public Works
Phone: (805) 583-6786