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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Alabama.

This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.

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Alabama Building Codes

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2006No amendments
Applies to 1) State owned buildings, 2) Schools - public & private, motels, theaters
Structural CodeIBC 2006No amendments
Applies to 1) State owned buildings, 2) Schools - public & private, motels, theaters
Plumbing CodeIPC 2006No amendments
Applies to state-owned buildings, schools, hotels and theaters
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006No amendments
Applies to state-owned buildings, schools, hotels and theaters
Electrical CodeNEC 2005No amendments
Applies to state-owned buildings, schools, hotels and theaters
Fire/Life Safety CodeIFC 2006No amendments
Applies to all buildings except federal properties
Accessibility CodeADAAG - 2004No amendments
Applies to all public & private projects
Energy CodeAlabama Building Energy Conservation Code 2004 (ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 - 2001Alabama Building Commission, (334) 242-4082 or online
Applies to state-owned buildings over 4,000 square feet.
Gas CodeIFGC 2006No amendments
Applies to state-owned buildings, schools, hotels and theaters
Other CodesThe Alabama Building Commission regulates the Alabama State Building Code which applies to state-owned buildings, schools, hotels and theaters. The Alabama Building Commission can be reached at (334) 242-4082, Phone; (334) 242-4182, Fax.

Alabama Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Jurisdictional AreaContact
StructuralKippy Tate, AIA
Phone: (334) 242-4082
Fax: (334) 242-4182
PlumbingHarvey McKim, P.E.
AL Building Comm. Mech./Plumbing Engineer
Phone: (334) 242-4805
Fax: (334) 242-4182
MechanicalHarvey McKim
AL Building Comm. Mech./Plumbing Engineer
Phone: (334) 242-4805
Fax: (334) 242-4182
ElectricalAl Lee
AL Building Comm. Electrical Engineer
Phone: (334) 382-3280
Plan ReviewBob O'Reilly, AIA
AL Building Comm. Architect
Phone: (334) 242-4803
Fax: (334) 242-4182
Fire MarshalEd Paulk
State Fire Marshal
Phone: (334) 241-4166
Fax: (334) 241-4158

Alabama Municipalities

Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Alabama:

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