Clanton, Alabama Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Clanton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Clanton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-26 (adoption and amendments). Clanton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Clanton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-26 (adoption and amendments). Clanton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Clanton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-26 (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Clanton, 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.

Clanton 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 amendments to the model code here.

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Alabama Energy and Residential Code (2015 IRC)(Clanton, AL Sec. 5-26. - Adoption.)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Clanton ? 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.

Government Officials
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Askew David Building & Zoning, Building Department daskew@clantonal.gov 205/755-1105

Comments

Clanton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Clanton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-26 (adoption and amendments). 

The International Residential Building Code, 2015 edition, Section R313, concerning Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, shall be deleted in its entirety. The deletion of this Section R313 shall supersede any contradictory and irreconcilable provisions in any code adopted as stated in Section 5-26 of the Code of Ordinances. Clanton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-26 (amendments).

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.

Clanton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Clanton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-26 (adoption and amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Clanton adopted the 2015 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(Clanton, AL Municipal Code)

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Comments

Clanton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Clanton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-26 (adoption and amendments).

Existing Buildings

Clanton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Clanton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-26 (adoption and amendments).

Other Building Codes

Clanton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Clanton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-26 (adoption and amendments).

Clanton, Alabama, adopted the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC). Clanton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-26 (adoption and amendments).

Clanton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Clanton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-26 (adoption and amendments).

Clanton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Clanton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-26 (adoption and amendments).

Clanton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Fire Code (IFC). Clanton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-26 (adoption and amendments).

Clanton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Clanton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-26 (adoption and amendments).