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Building Division - Current Codes

The following codes are in effect and should be consulted in the preparation of your construction plans: Effective January 1, 2014 with 2013 California Amendments:

  • * 2012 edition of the International Building Code
  • * 2012 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code
  • * 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code
  • * 2012 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code
  • * 2012 edition of the International Residential Code
  • * 2012 edition of the International Fire Code
  • * 2013 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code

* As amended by Building Standards Commission, State of California.

Titles 8, 19, 20, 24, and 25 of the California Code of Regulation.

The uniform and national codes may be purchased from some book stores or from the International Code Council, 4051 Flossmoor Road Country Club Hills IL, 60478, (800)786-4452 (always phone for price prior to ordering). The entire list represents several hundred dollars. Codes are always available for review at the Building Division.

Building Resource Center

Resource Title Downloadable File Type
Agricultural Exempt Info Letter and Certification Download File Certification
Agriculture Exception Waiver (Roof Live Load Reduction) Download File Other
Agriculture Exempt Building Permit Application Download File Application
Application for Encroachment Permit - Public Works Document Download File Application
Asbestos Demo/Renovation Permit Declaration (Commercial Only) Download File Permit
Building Permit Application Download File Application
Building Permit Application - Mobile Home Packet Download File Application
Building Permit Application Information Guidelines (General) Download File Guide
Mobile Home Data Collection Sheet Download File Other
Mobile Home on Foundation General Requirements Download File Guide
Mobile Home or Modular State Installation on Foundation Notice - 433A Download File Other
Mobile Home State Form Notice to Assessor on Installation Completion Download File Other
Mobile Home Tiedown Installation Certification Download File Certification
Owner-Builder Declaration Download File Application
Owner-Builder Notice Regarding Changes Download File Other
Owner-Builders' Handout Download File Other
Plan Example - Cross Section Download File Other
Plan Example - Exterior Elevations Download File Other
Plan Example - Floor Plan Download File Other
Plan Example - Foundation Plan Download File Other
Plan Example - Roof Framing Plan Download File Other
Plan Example - Typical Details Download File Other
Plan Example - Typical Plot Plan Download File Other
Siskiyou County Environmental Report, G.C. Section 65850.2 Download File Other

Notice to Builders

From time to time, pursuant to changes in, or passing of, legislation, building standards and regulations having effective dates for their enforcement, the general rules apply as follows.

When complete plans, specifications and other required documents have been submitted prior to the effective date of the new requirements, the rule in effect when the application is made applies, providing other terms and conditions of the approvals have not been violated.

The information and approvals must be complete for the entire project at the time of original application to have the old rules apply.

Notice to All Applicants

Siskiyou County has established agriculture as a priority use on productive agricultural lands, and residents of property in agricultural districts should be prepared to accept some inconvenience or discomfort from normal and necessary farm operations.

It will be recognized that the property in question may be in the vicinity of property utilized for agricultural purposes and residents of the development may be subject to the inconvenience or discomfort arising from the use of agricultural chemicals including herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers; and from the pursuit of agricultural operations including plowing, spraying, pruning, and harvesting, which occasionally generates dust, smoke, noise, and odor.

The foregoing notice is taken from Resolution 88-168 passed by the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors, State of California, on the 14th day of June, 1988.

Siskiyou County is an Open Range County. Please ask for a copy of the Open Range Notice if you need additional information.

Helpful Links

Links that provide useful information to individuals who need additional permit process support:

Contact Information

Mike Crawford, Deputy Director
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
Inspection Request Only: 530-842-8270
806 South Main Street
Yreka, CA 96097
Phone: 530-841-2100
Fax: 530-841-4076
e-mail: BuildingPermitTech@co.siskiyou.ca.us
806 S. Main St, Yreka, CA 96097, United States