Loxley, Alabama Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Loxley, AL has adopted the 2015 International Codes including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Loxley, AL Code Adoption (adoptions). No online amendments were located.

In the event of a conflict between the Town of Loxley Supplemental Code and the 2015 International Codes, the Town of Loxley Supplemental Codes shall prevail and be enforced. Link to Town of Loxley Supplemental Code.

Helpful resources for Loxley, 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.

Loxley 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 Loxley ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Jake Traweek, Building Inspector of Loxley, AL confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 1/27/20.)

Government Officials
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Traweek Jake Building Inspector jaket@townofloxley.org 251/964-5162

Comments

No online IRC amendments were located.

Commercial Building Code

Loxley 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

Loxley, AL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

Other Building Codes

Loxley, AL also adopted the following codes which can be found under Code Adoption.

2015 International Energy Conservation Code.

2015 International Fuel Gas Code.

2015 International Mechanical Code.

2015 International Plumbing Code.

2015 International Fire Code.

2014 National Electrical Code.

2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.