Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The City of Semmes, AL has adopted the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2012 edition.
• The International Residential Code, 2012 edition.

City of Semmes, AL Ordinance No. 2012-130.

Helpful resources for Semmes, 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.

Semmes adopted the 2012 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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Alabama Energy and Residential Code (2015 IRC)(Semmes, AL Municipal Code)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Semmes ? No
Comments:

The Building/Permitting Department confirmed that the City of Semmes, AL is not a location where there is a history of ice forming, and therefore, Ice Barriers are not required. 

Comments

The City has adopted the 2012 IRC. 

According to the 2012 IRC:

• Synthetic felt is permitted according to Sec. R905.2.3.
• Joint tape for seams are not a specific requirement; however, because tape is usually compliant with ASTM D 1970 and the 2012 IRC requires flashing per Secs. R903.2 & 905.2.3, joint tape can be used as an approved method for preventing moisture.

R903.2 Flashing

Flashings shall be installed in a manner that prevents moisture from entering the wall and roof through joints in copings, through moisture permeable materials and at intersections with parapet walls and other penetrations through the roof plane.

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R905.2.3 Underlayment

 

Unless otherwise noted, required underlayment shall conform to ASTM D 226 Type I, ASTM D 4869 Type I, or ASTM D 6757. Self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet shall comply with ASTM D 1970.

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• Renailing is dependant on the state of the roof assembly prior to reroofing. Sec. 907.2 states that the roof shall be capable of supporting the roof loads and equipment loads. Typically, reroofing doesn't necessarily require renailing the deck. However, if it were determined that the deck was not fastened properly, or fastened in the appropriate manner to support the current load, or nails popped out, then Sec. 907.2 would require that this be remedied.

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.

Refer to Appendix J of the adopted 2012 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Semmes adopted the 2012 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

The City has adopted the 2012 IBC, with the exception of Appendix D and H.

City of Semmes, AL Ordinance No. 2012-130.

Existing Buildings

Chapter 34 of adopted 2012 IBC applies.

Other Building Codes