The State of California adopts codes that apply to construction projects throughout the state. On January 1, 2011, new codes published by the California Building Standards Commission became effective. The City of Anaheim adopted these codes with certain local amendments effective January 1, 2011. These codes will stay in effect until the next edition of the California Building Standards Code is adopted.

Copies of all codes are available for reference at the City of Anaheim City Clerk's office located on the 2nd floor of City Hall East at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805.

These codes may also be purchased from vendors listed below.

City of Anaheim Amendments

2010 California Building Code (Based on 2009 International Building Code - by the International Code Council)

2010 California Residential Code (Based on 2009 International Residential Code - by the International Code Council)

2010 California Green Building Code

2010 California Electrical Code (Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code – by the National Fire Protection Association)

2010 California Energy Code

2010 California Fire Code (Based on the 2009 International Fire Code – by the International Code Council)

2010 California Mechanical Code (Based on 2009 Uniform Mechanical Code - by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)

2010 California Plumbing Code (Based on 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code – by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)


Zoning Code -- Chapter 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code (A.M.C.)
On June 8, 2004, the Anaheim City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5920, which amended and updated Chapter 18 in its entirety.   The Zoning Code outlines all permitted and prohibited land uses within the City of Anaheim and identifies the requirements for developing/building within land use zones. The purpose of the Zoning Code is to promote growth of the City in an orderly manner, and to promote and protect the public health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare in conformance with the General Plan.

Purchase Information:
These codes may be purchased from the following publishers:

ICC (International Code Council)
(www.iccsafe.org)
5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601
(800) 284-4406

IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)
(www.iapmo.org)
5001 E. Philadelphia Street, Ontario, CA 91761-2816
(800) 854-2766

Building News, Inc.
(www.bnibooks.com)
10801 National Blvd., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 474-7771

Builders Book Inc.
(www.buildersbook.com)
8001 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91304
(800) 273-7375

Opamp Technical Books
(www.opamp.com)
1033 N. Sycamore Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 464-4322