Leeds, Alabama Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption). Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption). Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption).

Helpful resources for Leeds, 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.

Leeds adopted the 2021 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)(Leeds, AL Sec. 10-3. - Technical codes adopted by reference.)

...(a) The following codes published by the International Code Council, unless otherwise noted, are hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to all building, repair, and inspection activities in the city. The reference to the following codes includes any revisions, amendments...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Leeds ? 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
Arbitelle Toushi City Clerk tarbitelle@leedsalabama.gov 205/864-5258

Comments

Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (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.

Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Leeds adopted the 2021 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(Leeds, AL Municipal Code)

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Comments

Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption).

Other Building Codes

Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Fire Code (IFC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption).

Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption).

Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption). 

Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption).

Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption).

Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption).

Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2006 International Zoning Code (IZC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption).

Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption).

Leeds, Alabama, adopted the 2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Leeds, AL, Muni. Code § 10-3 (adoption).