Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

While no formal online code was located, Lowell Thomas of the Pike Road Building Department confirmed adoption of the 2015 International Buidling Code. (Per email dated 2/6/20.)

Helpful resources for Pike Road, 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.

Pike Road 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.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Pike Road ? Undetermined

Government Officials

Comments

We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Pike Road, 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 Pike Road, 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.

2015 IBC § 101.2 (scope).

Commercial Building Code

Pike Road 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.

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Comments

While no formal online code was located, Lowell Thomas of the Pike Road Building Department confirmed adoption of the 2015 International Buidling Code. (Per email dated 2/6/20.)

Existing Buildings

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