Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Arab, Alabama, adopted the 2000 International Residential Code (IRC). Arab, AL, Muni. Code § 4-1 (adoption). Arab, Alabama, adopted the 2000 International Building Code (IBC). Arab, AL, Muni. Code § 4-1 (adoption). 

Helpful resources for Arab, 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.

Arab adopted the 2000 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)(Arab, AL Sec. 4-1. - Adoption of technical codes; board of adjustments and appeals.)

...The National Electrical Code, 1990 edition; (9) 2000 International Residential Code. (b) A board of adjustments and appeals established by section 105...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Arab ? 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.

Comments

Arab, Alabama, adopted the 2000 International Residential Code (IRC). Arab, 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.

Arab, Alabama, adopted the 1988 Standard Existing Buildings Code. Arab, AL, Muni. Code § 4-1 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Arab adopted the 2000 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(Arab, AL Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Arab, Alabama, adopted the 2000 International Building Code (IBC). Arab, AL, Muni. Code § 4-1 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Arab, Alabama, adopted the 1988 Standard Existing Buildings Code. Arab, AL, Muni. Code § 4-1 (adoption).

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