Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
While no formal online code was located regarding the adoption of building codes, Justin McKenzie, Building Inspector of Fultondale, AL provided ordinance 634 which adopts the 2015 International Codes, including the 2015 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC with all appendices. (Per email dated 1/24/20.) No online amendments were located.
Helpful resources for Fultondale, 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.
Fultondale 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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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Fultondale ? No
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Justin McKenzie, Building Inspector of Fultondale, AL confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 1/24/20.)
Comments
While no formal online code was located regarding the adoption of building codes, Justin McKenzie, Building Inspector of Fultondale, AL provided ordinance 634 which adopts the 2015 IRC. R313.2 has changed to the following: R313.2 One and two family dwellings automatic fire systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in attached garages and basements in one and two family dwellings. (Per email dated 1/24/20.) No online amendments were located.
Commercial Building Code
Fultondale 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
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Comments
While no formal online code was located regarding the adoption of building codes, Justin McKenzie, Building Inspector of Fultondale, AL provided ordinance 634 which adopts the 2015 IBC. (Per email dated 1/24/20.) No online amendments were located.
Existing Buildings
While no formal online code was located regarding the adoption of building codes, Justin McKenzie, Building Inspector of Fultondale, AL provided ordinance 634 which adopts the 2015 IEBC. (Per email dated 1/24/20).
Other Building Codes
While no formal online code was located, Justin McKenzie, Building Inspector of Fultondale, AL provided ordinance 634 which adopts the following codes.(Per email dated 1/24/20).
2015 International Fire Code.
2015 International Fuel Gas Code.
2015 International Property Maintenance Code.
2015 International Mechanical Code.
2015 International Plumbing Code.
2015 International Energy Conservation Code.
2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).