Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Fort Deposit, AL has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Fort Deposit, AL Ordinance § I (adoptions), § V (IRC amendments) and § II (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Fort Deposit, Alabama include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Fort Deposit, AL Adoption of the Technical Codes
• 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.

Fort Deposit 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Fort Deposit ? No
Citation: § V
Municipal Code https://townoffortdeposit.com/ordinance.pdf#page=15
Comments:

TABLE R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

GROUND SNOW LOAD: 5 #

WIND DESIGN: Speed – 115 mph, Topographic Effects – No

SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: A

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM: Weathering – Moderate, Frost Line Depth – 12", Termite – Very Heavy, Winter Design Temp – 25

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: No

Flood Hazards: FEMA CID 010384# 1 st IDENTIFIED 9-29-78 FLOOD Map # 01085C0500C 11-04-2009

Air Freezing Index: 100

Mean Annual Temp: 63˚F

Comments

Fort Deposit has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendices E, H, J and M. Fort Deposit, AL Ordinance § V.

Subsection R313.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:

R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. Where installed, automatic residential fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13D. (Sprinkler system is not required.) 

Subsection R313.1.1 of the IRC is deleted. 

Subsection R313.2 of the IRC is to be amended to read as follows:

R313.2 One and Two-Family automatic fire sprinkler systems. Where installed, automatic residential fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13D. (Sprinkler system is not required.)

Subsection R313.2.1 of the IRC is to be amended to read as follows:

R313.2.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA. Fort Deposit, AL Ordinance § V.

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.

Fort Deposit has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendix J. Fort Deposit, AL Ordinance § V.

Commercial Building Code

Fort Deposit 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 amendments to the model code here.

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Comments

Fort Deposit, AL has adopted the 2015 IBC including appendices A, B, F, H and I. Fort Deposit, AL Ordinance § II.

Existing Buildings

Fort Deposit, AL has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Fort Deposit, AL Ordinance § I (adoption) and § IX (amendments).

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