City Hall, First Floor
201 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025

Phone: 760-839-4647
Fax: 760-432-6819
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Closed Fridays)

The Building Division protects life and property through the application and enforcement of codes and standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings and structures in the city.

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Management Staff

Building Official
Joe Russo

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Important Information

Carbon Monoxide Detectors Save Lives – Most homeowners will need to install carbon monoxide detectors by July 1, 2011.
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The California Green Building Code becomes effective on January 1, 2011.
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2008 California Energy Efficiency Standards become effective January 1, 2010. For more information, visit www.energy.ca.gov/title24 or read Fact Sheet.


SDG&E Portable Generator Safety
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The Triennial 2010 California Code of Regulations, Title 24 (California Building Standards Code) was published July 4, 2010, and will become effective for all occupancies that apply for permit statewide on January 1, 2011.
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