Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Jasper, AL has adopted the 2015 International Building Code. Jasper, AL Muni. Code § 5-10 (adoption). No online IRC adoption or IBC amendments were located. Additionally, the 1979 Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code was adopted by reference. Jasper, AL Muni. Code § 5-20 (adoption).

Helpful resources for Jasper, Alabama include the following.

• 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.

Jasper 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.

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Alabama Energy and Residential Code (2015 IRC)(Jasper, AL CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF JASPER, ALABAMA)

...to adopt by reference as a part of such Code the following technical codes: Standard Building Code, 1976 Edition, with the 1977 Revisions; Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 1975 Edition; National Electrical Code, 1975 Edition; Standard Gas Code, 1976 Edition; Standard Housing Code, 1976 Edition, with the 1977 Revision; Standard Mechanical Code...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Jasper ? Undetermined
Comments:

Jasper, Alabama, did not adopt the IRC, therefore it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.

Government Officials

Comments

We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Jasper, AL. We reached out to the department and received no response regarding this matter. Some jurisdictions adopt the IRC by way of reference in the administrative chapters of the IBC. This could be the case for Jasper, AL.

101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Exception:

Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.

2015 IBC § 101.2 (scope).

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.

Jasper, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Jasper, AL, Muni. Code § 5-150 (adoption). 

Commercial Building Code

Jasper 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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See Muni. Code(Jasper, AL Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Jasper, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Jasper, AL, Muni. Code § 5-10 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Jasper, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Jasper, AL, Muni. Code § 5-150 (adoption). 

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