Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Mount Vernon, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). Mount Vernon, AL, Muni. Code § 6-2 (adoption). Mount Vernon, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Mount Vernon, AL, Muni. Code § 6-2 (adoption). Mount Vernon, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Mount Vernon, AL, Muni. Code § 6-2 (adoption).

Helpful resources for Mount Vernon, 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.

Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon ? 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

Mount Vernon, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). Mount Vernon, AL, Muni. Code § 6-2 (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.

Mount Vernon, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Mount Vernon, AL, Muni. Code § 6-2 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Mount Vernon 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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Comments

Mount Vernon, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Mount Vernon, AL, Muni. Code § 6-2 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Mount Vernon, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Mount Vernon, AL, Muni. Code § 6-2 (adoption).

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