Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

While no formal online code was located regarding building codes, Brittney Clayton, Assistant Engineer of Houston County, AL confirmed the adopted of the 2006 International Building Code. (Per email dated 12/31/19.)

Helpful resources for Houston County, 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.

Houston County 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.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Houston County ? Undetermined

Comments

We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Houston County, AL. We reached out to the department and received no response regarding this matter. Some jurisdictions adopt the IRC by way of reference in the administrative chapters of the IBC. This could be the case for Houston County, AL.

101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Exception:

Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.

2006 IBC § 101.2 (scope).

Commercial Building Code

Houston County adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.

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