Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Brewton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Brewton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption). Brewton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Brewton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption). Brewton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Brewton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption).

Helpful resources for Brewton, 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.

Brewton 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.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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Alabama Energy and Residential Code (2015 IRC)(Brewton, AL Sec. 5-1. - Codes—Adopted by reference.)

...International Mechanical Code—2015 Edition International Residential Code—2015 Edition The 2015 edition of the International Residential Building Code shall be amended to exclude Section R313, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Brewton ? 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

Comments

Brewton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Brewton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption).

The 2015 edition of the International Residential Building Code shall be amended to exclude Section R313, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.

 

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.

Brewton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Brewton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption).

 

Commercial Building Code

Brewton 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.You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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See Muni. Code(Brewton, AL Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Brewton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Brewton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Brewton, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Brewton, AL, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption).

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