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REVIEW OF CERTAIN STRUCTURES. Under state law, the Division of Construction Management (DCM) reviews projects built on state prop-erty or with state funds, schoolhouses (public and private), hotels and motels, and motion picture theaters for code compliance prior to commencement of construction.
These regulations are intended to ensure that all buildings meet necessary safety requirements and provide a safe environment for those who use them. The first law governing building design and construction in Alabama is the Uniform State Building Code (USBC).
In Alabama or Tennessee, you may need a permit for your shed or portable building, depending on the size of your structure. For instance, in Nashville, sheds and other detached accessory structures that are over 120 square feet require a permit. Meanwhile, in Shelby County, the limit goes up to 200 square feet.
1 lip 2022 · Alabama Building Code 2021 based on the International Building Code 2021 (IBC 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.
Through the balance of the code, occupancy classification is fundamental in the setting of features of construction; occupant safety requirements, especially building limitations; means of egress; fire protection systems; and interior finishes.
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To minimize frequent problems on public construction and improvement projects, DCM adopts specific design and construction requirements or recommendations to supplement the State Building Code. The following requirements and recommendations are adopted: DCM Code Supplement No.1: Labeling of Fire Doors and Frames.
