Vista, California Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Vista follows the California Building Code based on ICBO’s Uniform codes. 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)No amendments to state code
Structural CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007 (IBC 2006)No amendments to state code
Plumbing CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeNo amendments to state code
Mechanical CodeCalifornia Building Standards CodeNo amendments to state code
Electrical CodeCalifornia Electrical Code 2007 (NEC 2005)No amendments to state code
Accessibility CodeCalifornia Building Code 2007No amendments to state code
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)No amendments to state code

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
StructuralRichard Snider
Building Official
Phone: (760) 639-6105
PlumbingRichard Snider
Building Official
Phone: (760) 639-6105
MechanicalRichard Snider
Building Official
Phone: (760) 639-6105
ElectricalRichard Snider
Building Official
Phone: (760) 639-6105
AccessibilityRichard Snider
Building Official
Phone: (760) 639-6105
Fire MarshalPhil Paige
Fire Marshal
Phone: (760) 643-2801
Fax: (760) 643-2811
CivilGreg Mayer
Principal Engineer
Phone: (760) 726-1340
PlanningRuss Cunningham
Senior Planner
Phone: (760) 726-1340
City AttorneyDarold Pieper
City Attorney
Phone: (760) 639-6119
Fax: (760) 639-6120
Public WorksMauro Garcia
Director
Phone: (760) 726-1340
Parks/RecreationParks Dept.
Phone: (760) 726-1340