Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

While no formal online adoption of building codes was located, Lee County, AL enforces the 2015 International Codes including the 2015 IRC and IBC per their website. Link to website. No online amendments were located.

Helpful resources for Lee County, Alabama include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Lee County, AL Enforced Building 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.

Lee County 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 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 Lee County ? No
Comments:

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

GROUND SNOW LOAD: 5 psf

WIND DESIGN: Speed (mph) – 115, Topograhic Effects – No

SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: A

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM: Weathering – Moderate, Frost Line Depth – 5", Termite – Very Heavy

WINTER DESIGN TEMP: 32F

ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED: No

FLOOD HAZARDS: 2005

AIR FREEZING INDEX: 1500

MEAN ANNUAL TEMP: 64º F 

Government Officials

Comments

While no formal online code was located, Lee County, AL enforces the 2015 IRC including appendices G, J, and M. Link to website.

No online IRC amendments were located.

Commercial Building Code

Lee County 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Comments

No online IBC amendments were located.

Existing Buildings

While no formal online code was located, Lee County, AL enforces the 2015 IEBC. Link to website.

Other Building Codes