Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Dauphin Island, Alabama, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Dauphin Island, AL, Ord. No. 60-H (adoption). Dauphin Island, Alabama, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Dauphin Island, AL, Ord. No. 60-H (adoption). Dauphin Island, Alabama, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dauphin Island, AL, Ord. No. 60-H (adoption). 

Helpful resources for Dauphin Island, 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.

Dauphin Island adopted the 2018 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Dauphin Island ? Yes
Comments:

R-4 When replacing 50% of the roof or more, must use Ice & Water shield underlayment and must tape all scams and valleys. Dauphin Island, AL, Ord. No. 60-H (adoption).  

 

Comments

Dauphin Island, Alabama, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Dauphin Island, AL, Ord. No. 60-H (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.

Please refer to appendix J of the adopted 2018 IRC. Dauphin Island, AL, Ord. No. 60-H (adoption).

Dauphin Island, Alabama, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dauphin Island, AL, Ord. No. 60-H (adoption). 

Commercial Building Code

Dauphin Island adopted the 2018 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

Dauphin Island, Alabama, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Dauphin Island, AL, Ord. No. 60-H (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Dauphin Island, Alabama, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dauphin Island, AL, Ord. No. 60-H (adoption).

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