Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Spanish Fort, Al has adopted the 2018 International Codes, with IRC amendments, including the 2018 IRC and IBC. Spanish Fort, AL Ord. No. 541-2019 (adoptions) and 541-2019 (IRC amendments). No online IBC amendments were located.
Helpful resources for Spanish Fort, 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.
Spanish Fort 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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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Spanish Fort ? No
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Chester Patterson, Building Official of Spanish Fort, AL confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 2/6/20.)
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Patterson |
Chester |
Building Official |
buildingofficial@cityofspanishfort.com |
251/626-4993 |
|
Comments
Spanish Fort, AL has adopted the 2018 IRC including all appendices. Spanish Fort, AL Ord. No. 541-2019.
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.
Spanish Fort, AL has adopted the 2018 IRC including appendix J. Spanish Fort, AL Ord. No. 541-2019.
Commercial Building Code
Spanish Fort 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 amendments to the model code
here.
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Comments
Spanish Fort, AL has adopted the 2018 IBC including all appendices except D and H. Spanish Fort, AL Ord. No. 541-2019.
No online IBC amendments were located.
Existing Buildings
Spanish Fort, AL has adopted the 2018 IEBC including all appendices. Spanish Fort, AL Ord. No. 541-2019 (adoption).
Other Building Codes
Spanish Fort, AL has adopted the following codes under Ord. No. 541-2019:
2018 International Plumbing Code with all appendices except appendix A.
2018 International Mechanical Code with all appendices except appendix B.
2018 International Fuel Gas Code with all appendices.
2018 International Fire Code with all appendices.
2015 International Energy Conservation Code as amended by Alabama Energy and Residential Code.
2017 National Electric Code.
2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1.