Stockton, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Stockton follows the mandatory, statewide California Building Code based on the ICBO Uniform Codes. Stockton has amendments to the state code which can be found online. The California Building Code is available from The International Code Council’s web site.
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)The International Code Council and local
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)The International Code Council and local
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeLocal Code
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeLocal Code
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005)The International Code Council and local
Accessibility CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 2)The International Code Council and local
Energy CodeCalifornia Energy Code 2007 (Title 24, Part 6)International Code Council and online for download
Elevator CodeCalifornia Elevator Safety Construction Code 2007 (California Code of Regulations, Title 8)The International Code Council and local

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
StructuralBuilding Division
Phone: (209) 937-8561
Fax: (209) 937-8893
PlumbingBuilding Division
Phone: (209) 937-8561
Fax: (209) 937-8893
MechanicalBuilding Division
Phone: (209) 937-8561
Fax: (209) 937-8893
ElectricalBuilding Division
Phone: (209) 937-8561
Fax: (209) 937-8893
AccessibilityBuilding Division
Phone: (209) 937-8561
Fax: (209) 937-8893
Historic PreservationCommunity Development - Planning
Phone: (209) 937-8340
Fax: (209) 937-8893
Fire MarshalFire Prevention - Permit Center
Phone: (209) 937-8271
ZoningCommunity Development - Planning
Phone: (209) 937-8266
Fax: (209) 937-8893
PlanningCommunity - Development - Planning
Phone: (209) 937-8266
Fax: (209) 937-8893
City AttorneyRichard E. Nosky Jr.
City Attorney
Phone: (209) 937-8833
Fax: (209) 937-8898
Public WorksJames Giottonini
Director
Phone: (209) 937-8411
Parks/RecreationPamela Sloan
Director
Phone: (209) 937-8206
AviationStockton Metropolitan Airport
Phone: (209) 486-4700