Building Division

As part of the Community Development Department, the Building Division has primary responsibility for administering the laws, regulations, and requirements that pertain to the physical development of the City.

The Building Division provides code administration, plan review and field inspections of buildings to ensure a safe, accessible, and energy efficient environment throughout the community. The division regulates local and State laws related to building construction, maintenance, use, repair, and rehabilitation.

Other Federal and State requirements include the mandated accessibility and energy conservation statutes. These objectives are accomplished through administration of public outreach and technical assistance programs, as well as building code regulation.

Important Notices

The Adopted Building Codes will be in effect January 1, 2023 as follows:

• 2022 California Building Code Part 2; Volume 1 and 2
• 2022 California Residential Code
• 2022 California Green Building Standards Code
• 2022 California Mechanical Code
• 2022 California Plumbing Code
• 2022 California Energy Code
• 2022 California Electrical Code
• 2022 California Fire Code

For information regarding the California Building Code or Emeryville Municipal Code, contact the Building Division 510-596-4310.

Amendments

It should be noted that the above codes have been amended by the State of California and the City of Emeryville (Emeryville Municipal Code Title - 8(PDF, 537KB)) to include various additional requirements based on local conditions.