Hamilton, Alabama Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Hamilton, Alabama, adopted the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). Hamilton, AL, Muni. Code § 8-25 (adoption). Hamilton, Alabama, adopted the 2006 International Building Code (IBC). Hamilton, AL, Muni. Code § 8-25 (adoption). Hamilton, Alabama, adopted the 2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Hamilton, AL, Muni. Code § 8-25 (adoption). 

Helpful resources for Hamilton, Alabama include the following.

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.

Hamilton adopted the 2006 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)(Hamilton, AL Sec. 8-25. - International codes adopted by reference.)

...International Building Code, 2006 Edition. (2) International Residential Code, 2006 Edition. (3) International Fire Code...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Hamilton ? 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
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Ferdina Sheila City Receptionist sheila@hamiltoncityal.org 205/921-2121

Comments

Hamilton, Alabama, adopted the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). Hamilton, AL, Muni. Code § 8-25 (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.

Hamilton, Alabama, adopted the 2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Hamilton, AL, Muni. Code § 8-25 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Hamilton adopted the 2006 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(Hamilton, AL Municipal Code)

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Comments

Hamilton, Alabama, adopted the 2006 International Building Code (IBC). Hamilton, AL, Muni. Code § 8-25 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Hamilton, Alabama, adopted the 2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Hamilton, AL, Muni. Code § 8-25 (adoption).

 

Other Building Codes

Hamilton, Alabama, adopted the 2006 International Fire Code (IFC). Hamilton, AL, Muni. Code § 8-25 (adoption).

Hamilton, Alabama, adopted the 2006 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Hamilton, AL, Muni. Code § 8-25 (adoption).

Hamilton, Alabama, adopted the 2006 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Hamilton, AL, Muni. Code § 8-25 (adoption).

Hamilton, Alabama, adopted the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Hamilton, AL, Muni. Code § 8-25 (adoption).

Hamilton, Alabama, adopted the 2008 National Electrical Code. Hamilton, AL, Muni. Code § 8-25 (adoption).

Hamilton, Alabama, adopted the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Hamilton, AL, Muni. Code § 8-25 (adoption).

Hamilton, Alabama, adopted the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Hamilton, AL Muni. Code § 8-25 (adoption).