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1 lip 2022 · Alabama Building Code 2021. Chapter 1 Scope and Administration. Chapter 2 Definitions. Chapter 3 Occupancy Classification and Use. Chapter 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use. Chapter 5 General Building Heights and Areas. Chapter 6 Types of Construction. Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features.
About this chapter: Chapter 16 establishes minimum design requirements so that the structural components of buildings are proportioned to resist the loads that are likely to be encountered. In addition, this chapter assigns buildings and structures to risk categories that are indicative of their intended use.
Alabama has codified building regulations, established by the Building Commission, based on nationally recognized standards provided by the International Code Council. These codes guarantee a high level of safety and quality in all construction projects across the state.
Building height, number of stories and building area are specified in this chapter. Chapter 5 must be used in conjunction with the occupancies established in Chapter 3 and the types of construction established in Chapter 6.
1 lip 2022 · Contact the AL Dept. of Economic and Community Affairs at 334-242-5290 as well as city or county building departments concerning codes for residential and most commercial property. Where there is no local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), the default code enforcement is by the State Fire Marshal.
Q: May a professionally licensed Alabama engineer prepare and stamp the architectural portion of building construction documents? A: Alabama law provides that architects or engineers can design structures.
Its purpose is to aid Building Offi cials and design reviewers, professionals in understanding the laws and administrative rules governing the practice of engineering, land surveying, and archi-tecture within the State of Alabama.
