Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Cullman, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including all appendices. Cullman, AL, Muni. Code § 10-27 (adoption). Cullman, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including all appendices. Cullman, AL, Muni. Code § 10-27 (adoption). Cullman, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including all appendices. Cullman, AL, Muni. Code § 10-27 (adoption).

Helpful resources for Cullman, 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.

Cullman 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)(Cullman, AL Sec. 10-27. - Adopted; copies; conflicts.)

...International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition. (3) International Residential Code, 2021 edition. (4) International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Cullman ? 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

Cullman, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including all appendices. Cullman, AL, Muni. Code § 10-27 (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.

Cullman, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including all appendices. Cullman, AL, Muni. Code § 10-27 (adoption).

Alterations, repairs or rehabilitation work may be made to any existing structure, building, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system without requiring the building, structure, plumbing, electrical, mechanical or gas system to comply with all the requirements of the technical codes provided that the alteration, repair or rehabilitation work conforms to the requirements of the technical codes for new construction. The building department, through the building inspector, fire marshal or their designee, shall determine the extent to which the existing system shall be made to conform to the requirements of the technical codes for new construction. Cullman, AL, Muni. Code § 10-35 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Cullman 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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See Muni. Code(Cullman, AL Municipal Code)

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Comments

Cullman, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including all appendices. Cullman, AL, Muni. Code § 10-27 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Cullman, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including all appendices. Cullman, AL, Muni. Code § 10-27 (adoption).

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