San Antonio, Texas Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for San Antonio, Texas.
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Code Alert: San Antonio has adopted the 2003 International Building Code with amendments. The amendments are available for purchase from the City Clerks office at City Hall on the second floor. Telephone number for the City Clerk is (210) 207-7253
San Antonio Texas Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006, IRC 2006 | Plans & Permits, (210) 207-1111 or online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 | Plans & Permits, (210) 207-1111 or online |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2006 | Plans & Permits, (210) 207-1111 or online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 | Plans & Permits, (210) 207-1111 or online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 (City of San Antonio Code, Chapter 10) | Plans & Permits, (210) 207-1111 or online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 with local amendments | Online |
| Accessibility Code | State of Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) | Secretary of State’s Office, (512) 463-5561 and online |
| Energy Code | IECC 2000 with 2001 supplement | Plans & Permits, (210) 207-1111 or Online |
| Other Codes | Zoning: Unified Development Code. | |
Texas 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 Area | Contact |
| Structural | Michael Constantino Chief Building Inspector Phone: (210) 207-8314 |
| Plumbing | Robert Stricker Chief Plumbing Inspector Phone: (210) 207-8279 |
| Mechanical | Rolando Maldonado Chief HVAC Inspector Phone: (210) 207-8242 |
| Electrical | Ray Martinez Chief Electrical Inspector Phone: (210) 207-8286 Fax: (210) 207-3315 |
| Civil | Andrew Winter Acting Chief Engineer Phone: (210) 207-0265 |
| Accessibility | Judy Babbitt Planning Manager Phone: (210) 207-7900 |
| Historic Preservation | Ann McGlone Historic Preservation Officer Phone: (210) 207-8316 Fax: (210) 207-7897 |
| Zoning | John Jacks Senior Planner Phone: (210) 207-1111 Fax: (210) 207-3315 |
| Planning | Emil Moncivais Planning Director Phone: (210) 207-7873 |
| Environmental | Debbie Reid City Arborist Phone: (210) 207-8053 |
| City Attorney | Michael Bernard City Attorney Phone: (210) 207-8940 Fax: (210) 207-4004 |
| Public Works | Thomas G. Wendorf Director of Public Works Phone: (210) 207-8017 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Marshal Phone: (210) 207-8410 |
| Parks/Recreation | Malcolm Matthews Director Phone: (210) 207-8480 |
| Aviation | Mark Webb Aviation Director Phone: (210) 207-3450 |
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Other Texas Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Texas:
