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State Adoption Protocol Category:
Local adoption
State Upcoming Adoption Status:
No upcoming changes
Alabama
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Huntsville
Huntsville
,
AL
No upcoming changes
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State Adoption Context

State baseline here
Alabama does not mandate a single statewide commercial building code for private projects. Local jurisdictions adopt and enforce building codes independently and may amend or modify them without statewide restrictions.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Huntsville adopts the International Codes by reference and applies both technical and administrative amendments through its local ordinances. Key amendments for commercial projects impact fire, building, and energy code requirements, including slab specifications and third-party energy verification.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2018
FIRE
International Fire Code
2021
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2015
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2017
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2018
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2018

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes
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No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Alabama
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Birmingham
Birmingham
,
AL
No upcoming changes
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State Adoption Context

State baseline here
Alabama does not mandate a single statewide commercial building code for private projects. Local jurisdictions adopt and enforce building codes independently and may amend or modify them without statewide restrictions.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Birmingham adopts the 2024 Technical Code, which incorporates the 2021 I-Codes, 2020 NEC, and local technical and administrative amendments. Key amendments impact building, fire, energy, mechanical, and electrical requirements, including unique occupancy rules and compliance methods.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2021
FIRE
International Fire Code
2021
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2021
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2020
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2021
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2021

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes
—

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.