Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Opp, Alabama, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC). Opp, AL, Muni. Code § 4-1 (adoption). Opp, Alabama, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). Opp, AL, Muni. Code § 4-1 (adoption). Opp, Alabama, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Opp, AL, Muni. Code § 4-1 (adoption).

Helpful resources for Opp, 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.

Opp adopted the 2012 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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Alabama Energy and Residential Code (2015 IRC)(Opp, AL Sec. 4-1. - Technical codes adopted.)

...International Code Council Codes, including: a. 2012 International Building Code; b. 2012 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Opp ? 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

Comments

Opp, Alabama, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC). Opp, AL, Muni. Code § 4-1 (adoption).

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.

Opp, Alabama, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Opp, AL, Muni. Code § 4-1 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Opp adopted the 2012 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(Opp, AL Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Opp, Alabama, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). Opp, AL, Muni. Code § 4-1 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Opp, Alabama, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Opp, AL, Muni. Code § 4-1 (adoption).

Other Building Codes