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Robertsdale, Alabama Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Robertsdale, AL has adopted the 2018 International Codes including th 2018 IRC (with amendments) and IRC. Robertsdale, AL Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoptions and IRC amendments). No online IBC amendments were located.

Helpful resources for Robertsdale, 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.

Robertsdale adopted the 2018 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 amendments to the model code here.

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Alabama Energy and Residential Code (2015 IRC)(Robertsdale, AL ARTICLE IV. - SUPPLEMENTAL RESIDENTIAL CODE IN ADDITION TO THE ADOPTED RESIDENTIAL CODE)

...Footnotes: --- (5) --- Editor's note— Ord. No. 005-12, adopted Sept. 17, 2012, amended art. IV in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former art. IV pertained to the same subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 007-09, adopted Oct. 19, 2009....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Robertsdale ? Undetermined
Government Officials
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Colby Dallas Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer dallascolby@robertsdale.org 251/947-2466

Commercial Building Code

Robertsdale adopted the 2018 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(Robertsdale, AL Municipal Code)

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Comments

No online IBC amendments were located.

Existing Buildings

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

Other Building Codes

Robertsdale, AL also adopted the following codes. See Robertsdale, AL Muni. Code § 5-1 for the adoptions.

2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).

2018 International Fuel Gas Code.

2018 International Mechanical Code.

2018 International Plumbing Code.

2018 International Fire Code.

2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.

2018 International Energy Conservation Code.

2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

2018 City of Robertsdale Supplemental Code for Residential Structures.