Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

While no formal online building code adoption was located, Willy McLain, Building Official of Rainbow City, AL responded to our email, "We have adopted the 2015 IBC codes and the 2014 NEC code." (Per email dated 2/4/20.)

Helpful resources for Rainbow City, Alabama include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Rainbow City, AL Ordinances
• 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.

Rainbow City 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)(Rainbow City, AL Sec. 8-1. - Adoption of standard construction codes.)

...ICC International Fuel Gas Code and appendixes A and B; (5) 2015 ICC International Residential Code and appendixes A, B, C, D, E, G, J, and M with Alabama exceptions; (6)...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Rainbow City ? Undetermined

Government Officials

Comments

We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Rainbow City, 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 Rainbow City, 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).

Commercial Building Code

Rainbow City 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.

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See Muni. Code(Rainbow City, AL Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

While no formal online building code adoption was located, Willy McLain, Building Official of Rainbow City, AL responded to our email, "We have adopted the 2015 IBC codes and the 2014 NEC code." (Per email dated 2/4/20.)

Existing Buildings

Rainbow City, AL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

Other Building Codes