Alabama Building Codes
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 Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 | No amendments |
 | Applies to 1) State owned buildings, 2) Schools - public & private, motels, theaters | |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 | No amendments |
| Applies to 1) State owned buildings, 2) Schools - public & private, motels, theaters | |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2006 | No amendments |
| Applies to state-owned buildings, schools, hotels and theaters | |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 | No amendments |
| Applies to state-owned buildings, schools, hotels and theaters | |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 | No amendments |
| Applies to state-owned buildings, schools, hotels and theaters | |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 | No amendments |
| Applies to all buildings except federal properties | |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG - 2004 | No amendments |
| Applies to all public & private projects | |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 | Alabama Building Commission, (334) 242-4082 or online |
| Applies to state-owned buildings over 4,000 square feet. | |
| Gas Code | IFGC 2006 | No amendments |
| Applies to state-owned buildings, schools, hotels and theaters | |
| Other Codes | The 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 Area | Contact |
| Structural | Kippy Tate, AIA Phone: (334) 242-4082 Fax: (334) 242-4182 |
| Plumbing | Harvey McKim, P.E. AL Building Comm. Mech./Plumbing Engineer Phone: (334) 242-4805 Fax: (334) 242-4182 |
| Mechanical | Harvey McKim AL Building Comm. Mech./Plumbing Engineer Phone: (334) 242-4805 Fax: (334) 242-4182 |
| Electrical | Al Lee AL Building Comm. Electrical Engineer Phone: (334) 382-3280 |
| Plan Review | Bob O'Reilly, AIA AL Building Comm. Architect Phone: (334) 242-4803 Fax: (334) 242-4182 |
| Fire Marshal | Ed 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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