Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Vestavia Hills, AL has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Vestavia Hills, AL Muni. Code § 5-101 (IRC adoption and amendments) and § 5-71 (IBC adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Vestavia Hills, 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.

Vestavia Hills 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.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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Alabama Energy and Residential Code (2015 IRC)(Vestavia Hills, AL Sec. 5-101. - International Residential Code adopted.)

...of Vestavia Hills, being marked and designated as the International Residential Code, 2021 edition, including appendix chapters AA, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AG, AH, AJ, AK, AM, AN, AO, AP and AQ as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the residential code of the City of Vestavia Hills, in the State of Alabama...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Vestavia Hills ? No
Citation: § 5-101
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/al/vestavia_hills/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_ORD_CH5BUBURE_ARTIVTECO_DIV4INRECO_S5-101INRECOAD
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Table R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

GROUND SNOW LOAD	WIND DESIGN				SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY f	SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM			WINTER DESIGN TEMP e	ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED h	FLOOD HAZARDS g	AIR FREEZING INDEX i	MEAN ANNUAL TEMP i
	Speed (mph)	Topographic effects	Special Wind Region	Wind- borne debris zone		Weathering a	Frost line depth b	Termite c
5	115	No	No	No	B	Moderate	12 in.	Very Heavy	21°F	No	9/3/2019	96	62°F

Comments

Vestavia Hills, AL has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendices A, B, C, D, E, F G, H, J, K, M, N, O and P. Vestavia Hills, AL Muni. Code § 5-101.

R313.2 One-and Two-Family Dwellings Automatic Fire Systems. This section shall be deleted in its entirety. Vestavia Hills, AL Muni. Code § 5-101.

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.

Vestavia Hills, AL has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendix J. Vestavia Hills, AL Muni. Code § 5-101.

Commercial Building Code

Vestavia Hills 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 amendments to the model code here.

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See Muni. Code(Vestavia Hills, AL Municipal Code)

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Comments

Vestavia Hills, AL has adopted the 2015 IBC including appendices B E, F, G, H, I, J and K. Vestavia Hills, AL Muni. Code § 5-71.

Existing Buildings

Vestavia Hills, Al has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Vestavia Hills, AL Muni. Code § 5-91 (adoption and amendments).

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