El Paso, Texas Building Codes

Building Codes References

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2009, IRC 2009City Clerk,
(915) 541-4127, or online
Structural CodeIBC 2009, IRC 2009City Clerk,
(915) 541-4127, or online
Plumbing CodeIPC 2009City Clerk,
(915) 541-4127, or online
Mechanical CodeIMC 2009City Clerk,
(915) 541-4127, or online
Electrical CodeNEC 2008City Clerk,
(915) 541-4127, or online
Accessibility CodeTexas Accessibility StandardsCity Clerk, (915) 541-4127
Energy CodeIECC 2009City Clerk,
(915) 541-4127, or online
Elevator CodeState CodesOnline

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
StructuralLarry Nichols
Deputy Director of Building Permits and Inspection
Phone: (915) 541-4557
PlumbingLarry Nichols
Deputy Director of Building Permits and Inspection
Phone: (915) 541-4557
MechanicalLarry Nichols
Deputy Director of Building Permits and Inspection
Phone: (915) 541-4557
ElectricalLarry Nichols
Deputy Director of Building Permits and Inspection
Phone: (915) 541-4557
AccessibilityHarry Manley
Chief Plan Examiner
Phone: (915) 541-4791
Historic PreservationRosa Crandall
Planner I
Phone: (915) 541-4192
EnvironmentalEd Drusina
Director of Public Works
Phone: (915) 541-4202
Fire MarshalVictor Acosta
Fire Marshal
Phone: (915) 771-1090
CivilLarry Nichols
Deputy Director of Building Permits and Inspection
Phone: (915) 541-4557
ZoningKimberly Forsyth
Senior Planner
Phone: (915) 541-4631
PlanningKelly Carpenter
Deputy Director of Planning
Phone: (915) 541-4193
City AttorneyCharlie McNabb
City Attorney
Phone: (915) 541-4550
Public WorksEd Drusina
Director of Public Works
Phone: (915) 541-4202
Parks/RecreationNorman Merrifield
Director of Parks & Recreation
Phone: (915) 541-4331
Fax: (915) 541-4355
AviationPatrick T. Abeln
Director of Aviation
Phone: (915) 783-1724