In accordance to the State’s Health and Safety Code (Section 17958) and as mandates by the Building Standard Commission, the City of Bakersfield will be adopting the following 2007 Building Construction Codes:
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2007 California Building Code
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2007 California Mechanical Code
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2007 California Plumbing Code
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2007 California Electrical Code
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2007 California Historical Code
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2007 California Existing Building Code
Public Comments
The Building Department is seeking public comments for possible modifications or changes prior to staff’s final recommendation to the City Council for the adoption of new codes which will become effect in January 1, 2008.
Please email comments to cdlee@bakersfieldcity.us
You may also mail comments to: Chris Lee, Assistant Building Director, Building Department, 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca 93301.
What Codes are being adopted?
2007 California Building Code, 2007 California Plumbing Code, 2007 California Mechanical Code, 2007 California Electrical Code, 2007 California Existing Building Code and 2007 California Historical Building Code. (The Fire Department is adopting the 2007 California Fire Code) View All Commonly Asked Questions
Plan Review Applications
All plan review applications submitted after December 31, 2007 will be required to comply with the new codes.
The 2007 CBC and other codes are available for purchase directly from the International Code Council, at www.iccsafe.org.
New Code Training
All designers and contractors will need to participate in training before the new codes take effect. Training classes are available through the following organizations:
City of Bakersfield Building Department Training (FREE):
2007 CA Construction Codes Training Schedule
- General training related to all code changes
- Basic code classes for homeowners
- Advanced classes for design professionals reg. CBC, CPC, CMC, CPC, CEC
California Building Officials (CALBO):
www.CALBO.org
- General training related to all International codes
- California amendment training
International Code Council (ICC):
www.iccsafe.org
- General training related to all International codes
Additional Documents Available To Download
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