Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including AE, AJ, AM, AQ, AU, with amendments. Tuscaloosa, AL, Muni. Code § 6-108 (adoption) and § 6-109 (amendments). Tuscaloosa, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices C, D, I, with amendments. Tuscaloosa, AL, Muni. Code § 6-30 (adoption) and § 6-31 (amendments). Tuscaloosa, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Tuscaloosa, AL, Muni. Code § 6-20 (adoption) and § 6-21 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Tuscaloosa, 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.
Tuscaloosa adopted the 2021 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)(Tuscaloosa, AL Sec. 6-108. - Adoption of code.)
...the provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-45-8(c), the International
Residential Code, 2021 Edition, prepared by the International Code Council, Inc.,
except such sections and portions thereof as are hereinafter modified, is hereby referred
to and adopted by reference as the Residential Building Code of the City of Tuscaloosa,
as fully as if...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Tuscaloosa ? Undetermined
Comments:
No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the municipal code or city website; Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| May |
Ernest |
Chief Building Inspector |
emay@tuscaloosa.com |
205/248-5122 |
|
Comments
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including AE, AJ, AM, AQ, AU, with amendments. Tuscaloosa, AL, Muni. Code § 6-108 (adoption) and § 6-109 (amendments).
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.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Tuscaloosa, AL, Muni. Code § 6-20 (adoption) and § 6-21 (amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Tuscaloosa adopted the 2021 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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See Muni. Code(Tuscaloosa, AL Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices C, D, I, with amendments. Tuscaloosa, AL, Muni. Code § 6-30 (adoption) and § 6-31 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Tuscaloosa, AL, Muni. Code § 6-20 (adoption) and § 6-21 (amendments).
Other Building Codes
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), with amendments. Tuscaloosa, AL, Muni. Code § 6-40 (adoption) and § 6-41 (amendments).
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with amendments. Tuscaloosa, AL, Muni. Code § 6-50 (adoption) and § 6-51 (amendments).
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with amendments. Tuscaloosa, AL, Muni. Code § 6-60 (adoption) and § 6-61 (amendments).
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with amendments. Tuscaloosa, AL, Muni. Code § 6-70 (adoption) and § 6-71 (amendments).
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with amendments. Tuscaloosa, AL, Muni. Code § 6-80 (adoption) and § 6-81 (amendments).
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), with amendments. Tuscaloosa, AL, Muni. Code § 6-118 (adoption) and § 6-119 (amendments).
Tuscaloosa, Alabama adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), with amendments. Tuscaloosa, AL Muni. Codes § 11-20 (adoption) and § 11-21 (amendments).
