Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Fayette, Alabama, adopted the current International Building Code (IBC), and all future amendments and editions thereto. Fayette, AL, Muni. Code § 4-1 (adoption).

Helpful resources for Fayette, 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.

Fayette adopted no code locally that we know of after conducting researchYou 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Fayette ? No
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Fayette, Alabama, did not adopt the IRC. 

Government Officials

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We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Fayette, AL. Some jurisdictions adopt the IRC by way of reference in the administrative chapters of the IBC. This could be the case for Fayette, AL.

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.

Fayette, Alabama, did not adopt the IEBC. 

Commercial Building Code

Fayette adopted the 2021 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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Fayette, Alabama, adopted the current International Building Code (IBC). Fayette, AL, Muni. Code § 4-1 (adoption).

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. 

2021 IBC § 101.2 (scope).

Existing Buildings

Fayette, Alabama, did not adopt the IEBC.

Other Building Codes