Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

While no formal online adopted building codes were located, the Shelby County, AL website reflects adoption of the 2015 International Residential Code and the 2018 International Building Code. No online amendments were located. Link to Shelby County, AL website.

Helpful resources for Shelby County, Alabama include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Shelby County, AL Enforced Codes
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Alabama

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.

Shelby County adopted the 2015 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Shelby County ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Patrick Anderson, Plans Examiner of Shelby County, AL confimred it is not required. (Per email dated 1/3/20.)

Comments

Shelby County, AL has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendix G. Link to Shelby County, AL website.

No online IRC amendments were located.

Commercial Building Code

Shelby County adopted the 2018 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Comments

Shelby County, AL has adopted the 2018 IBC including appendices C, E, H and I. Link to Shelby County, AL website.

No online IBC amendments were located.

Existing Buildings

Shelby County, AL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

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