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Birmingham, Alabama Building Codes

Building Codes References

Code Type	Code Model	Amendment Contact
Building/Dwelling Code	IBC 2009 (City Technical Codes 2010)	Permits & Inspections (205) 254-2211;online
Structural Code	IBC 2009 (City Technical Codes 2010)	Permits & Inspections (205) 254-2211;online
Plumbing Code	IPC 2009 (City Technical Codes 2010)	Permits & Inspections (205) 254-2211;online
Mechanical Code	IMC 2009 (City Technical Codes 2010)	Permits & Inspections (205) 254-2211;online
Electrical Code	NEC 2008 (City Technical Codes 2010)	Permits & Inspections (205) 254-2211;online
Elevator Code	ASME A 17.1- 2000, 1900; (105.12, City Technical Codes)	Permits & Inspections (205) 254-2211;online

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	Planning, Engineering & Permits Phone: (205) 254-2211 Fax: (205) 254-2925
Plumbing	Planning, Engineering & Permits Phone: (205) 254-2211 Fax: (205) 254-2925
Mechanical	Planning, Engineering & Permits Phone: (205) 254-2211 Fax: (205) 254-2925
Electrical	Planning, Engineering & Permits Phone: (205) 254-2211
Accessibility	Planning, Engineering & Permits Phone: (205) 254-2211
Fire Marshal	Ivor J. Brooks Fire Chief Phone: (205) 250-7540 Fax: (205) 250-7543
Civil	Planning, Engineering & Permits Phone: (205) 254-2343
Zoning	Zoning Phone: (205) 254-2478
Planning	Andre V. Bittas Director, Planning, Engineering & Permits Phone: (205) 254-2336
City Attorney	Thomas Bentley City Attorney Phone: (205) 254-2369
Public Works	Adlai Trone Director, Dept. of Public Works Phone: (205) 254-6316
Parks/Recreation	Melvin Miller Director, Park & Recreation Board Phone: (205) 254-2391

Building codes are also available for these other Alabama municipalities: