Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Homewood, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption and amendments). Homewood, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption and amendments). Homewood, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption and amendments).
Helpful resources for Homewood, Alabama include the following.
Residential Building Code
Alabama adopted a model state residential code but it is not in force unless adopted locally.See PLRB,
Alabama Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Homewood adopted the 2021 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the model code here.
You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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Alabama Energy and Residential Code (2015 IRC)(Homewood, AL ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL)
...§ 5-1 pertained to the technical codes having been
adopted by reference and derived from Ord. No. 2407, adopted December 7, 2009. Former
§ 5-1.1 pertained to the residential code having been adopted by reference and derived
from Ord. No. 2407, adopted December 7, 2009. Former § 5-2 pertained to amendments
to the standard building code and...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Homewood ? Undetermined
Comments:
No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the municipal code or city website; Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.
Comments
Homewood, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption and amendments).
Section R313 is deleted in its entirety and automatic fire sprinkler systems for single family dwellings and townhomes shall not be required. Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1.
Chapter 11 (Energy Section) is deleted and replaced with 2015 Alabama Residential energy Code, as adopted by Alabama Energy and Residential Code Board. Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1.
Existing Buildings
Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of
construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.
Homewood, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption and amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Homewood adopted the 2021 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the code
here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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See Muni. Code(Homewood, AL Municipal Code)
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Comments
Homewood, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption and amendments).
Existing Buildings
Homewood, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption and amendments).
Other Building Codes
Homewood, Alabama, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption).
Homewood, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), including appendices B-M. Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption).
Homewood, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with amendments. Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption and amendments).
Homewood, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with amendments. Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption and amendments).
Homewood, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with amendments. Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption).
Homewood, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with amendments. Homewood, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption and amendments).
