THE BUILDING CODES

Code History

The primary purpose of The Building Codes is: "to provide the minimum standards to safeguard life, limb health, property and the public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, and location and maintenance of all buildings within this jurisdiction..."

Building Codes are neither frivolous nor arbitrary. The evolution of Building Codes has, throughout history, stemmed from tragedy and disaster. Through the ages we have learned from disasters such as the eruptions at Pompeii and the Great London Fire following the plagues in both the Dark and Middle ages, from the San Francisco earthquake and fire, to Hurricane Hugo, Mt. St. Helens and the Northridge earthquake. Building Codes are updated and revised every three years to reflect the information learned and changes in technology.

Since 1927, the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) has revised the Uniform Codes every three years. Over the past few years, ICBO has consolidated with the other two major code writing organizations in the United States to form the International Code Council (ICC). The ICC publishes the International Codes including building, residential, fire, plumbing, mechanical, and fuel gas codes.

Adopted Codes

DALY CITY has adopted and enforces the following codes and specific appendices:

1. The 2007 California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2
2. The 2007 California Mechanical Code
3. The 2007 California Plumbing Code
4. The 2007 California Electrical Code
5. The 2007 California Energy Code
6. The 2006 International Existing Building Code
7. The 2006 International Property Maintenance Code
8. The 2007 California Fire Code
9. California Title 25-The Mobile Home Park Act

If you would like additional information on the codes adopted and enforced by the City of Daly City, please telephone the Building Division at (650) 991-8061.

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