Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

While no formal online code was located, the Prichard, AL website reflects the 2015 International Building Code as one of its adopted codes. Link to Prichard, AL Website (select Adopted Codes on bottom of screen). No online IRC adoption or IBC amendments were located.

Helpful resources for Prichard, Alabama include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Prichard, AL Adopted 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.

Prichard 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 Prichard ? Undetermined

Comments

We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Prichard, 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 Prichard, 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

Prichard 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

While no formal online code was located, the Prichard, AL website reflects the 2015 International Building Code as one of its adopted codes. Link to Prichard, AL Website (select Adopted Codes on bottom of screen).

No online IBC amendments were located.

Existing Buildings

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

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