Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

While no formal online code was located regarding the adoption of building codes, Justin McKenzie, Building Inspector of Fultondale, AL provided ordinance 634 which adopts the 2015 International Codes, including the 2015 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC with all appendices. (Per email dated 1/24/20.) No online amendments were located.

Helpful resources for Fultondale, 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.

Fultondale 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.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Fultondale ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Justin McKenzie, Building Inspector of Fultondale, AL confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 1/24/20.)

Comments

While no formal online code was located regarding the adoption of building codes, Justin McKenzie, Building Inspector of Fultondale, AL provided ordinance 634 which adopts the 2015 IRC. R313.2 has changed to the following: R313.2 One and two family dwellings automatic fire systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in attached garages and basements in one and two family dwellings. (Per email dated 1/24/20.)  No online amendments were located.

 

Commercial Building Code

Fultondale 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.

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Comments

While no formal online code was located regarding the adoption of building codes, Justin McKenzie, Building Inspector of Fultondale, AL provided ordinance 634 which adopts the 2015 IBC. (Per email dated 1/24/20.) No online amendments were located.

Existing Buildings

While no formal online code was located regarding the adoption of building codes, Justin McKenzie, Building Inspector of Fultondale, AL provided ordinance 634 which adopts the 2015 IEBC. (Per email dated 1/24/20).

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