Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Bessemer, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Bessemer, AL, Minimum Residential Requirements and Accessory Structures, Building Permit Requirements. October 2023. (Accessed February 7th, 2024). https://www.bessemeral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MINIMUM-RESIDENTIAL-REQUIREMENTS-October-2023.pdf Bessemer, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Bessemer, AL, Minimum Residential Requirements and Accessory Structures, Building Permit Requirements. October 2023. (Accessed February 7th, 2024). https://www.bessemeral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MINIMUM-RESIDENTIAL-REQUIREMENTS-October-2023.pdf
Helpful resources for Bessemer, 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.
Bessemer adopted the 2021 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)(Bessemer, AL Sec. 18-33. - Adoption of residential code.)
...2 of the 2015 International Residential Code and any other
sections dealing with work exempt from permits.
(2)
R313. Delete section R313 of the 2015 International Residential Code. Automatic fire...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Bessemer ? 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
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Harmon |
Tom |
Building Official |
tharmon@bessemeral.org |
205/424-4060 |
|
Comments
Bessemer, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Bessemer, AL, Minimum Residential Requirements and Accessory Structures, Building Permit Requirements. October 2023. (Accessed February 7th, 2024). https://www.bessemeral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MINIMUM-RESIDENTIAL-REQUIREMENTS-October-2023.pdf
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.
Bessemer, Alabama, did not adopt the International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Bessemer, AL, Minimum Residential Requirements and Accessory Structures, Building Permit Requirements. October 2023. (Accessed February 7th, 2024). https://www.bessemeral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MINIMUM-RESIDENTIAL-REQUIREMENTS-October-2023.pdf
Commercial Building Code
Bessemer 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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Comments
Bessemer, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Bessemer, AL, Minimum Residential Requirements and Accessory Structures, Building Permit Requirements. October 2023. (Accessed February 7th, 2024). https://www.bessemeral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MINIMUM-RESIDENTIAL-REQUIREMENTS-October-2023.pdf
Existing Buildings
Bessemer, Alabama, did not adopt the International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Bessemer, AL, Minimum Residential Requirements and Accessory Structures, Building Permit Requirements. October 2023. (Accessed February 7th, 2024). https://www.bessemeral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MINIMUM-RESIDENTIAL-REQUIREMENTS-October-2023.pdf
Other Building Codes
Bessemer, Alabama, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Bessemer, AL, Minimum Residential Requirements and Accessory Structures, Building Permit Requirements. October 2023. (Accessed February 7th, 2024). https://www.bessemeral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MINIMUM-RESIDENTIAL-REQUIREMENTS-October-2023.pdf
Bessemer, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Bessemer, AL, Minimum Residential Requirements and Accessory Structures, Building Permit Requirements. October 2023. (Accessed February 7th, 2024). https://www.bessemeral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MINIMUM-RESIDENTIAL-REQUIREMENTS-October-2023.pdf
Bessemer, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC).Bessemer, AL, Minimum Residential Requirements and Accessory Structures, Building Permit Requirements. October 2023. (Accessed February 7th, 2024). https://www.bessemeral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MINIMUM-RESIDENTIAL-REQUIREMENTS-October-2023.pdf
Bessemer, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Bessemer, AL, Minimum Residential Requirements and Accessory Structures, Building Permit Requirements. October 2023. (Accessed February 7th, 2024). https://www.bessemeral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MINIMUM-RESIDENTIAL-REQUIREMENTS-October-2023.pdf
Bessemer, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC). Bessemer, AL, Minimum Residential Requirements and Accessory Structures, Building Permit Requirements. October 2023. (Accessed February 7th, 2024). https://www.bessemeral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MINIMUM-RESIDENTIAL-REQUIREMENTS-October-2023.pdf
