Planning & Development Services Department

Building Code Information

For Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Permits, please click on the General Permit Application below:

The following Building Codes were adopted by Ordinance No. 997 on September 20, 2021 with the effective date of January 1, 2022:

• International Building Code, 2018, with amendments - See Ordinance No. 997.
• International Gas Code, 2018
• International Mechanical Code, 2018
• International Plumbing Code, 2018
• International Residential Code, 2018 
• International Energy Conservation Code, 2018
• City of Bay Minette Supplemental Code for Residential Structures in addition to the IRC 2018.
• National Electric Code, 2017 for Commercial Buildings and Residential Building containing more than two (2) dwelling units
• International Fire Code, 2021, with amendments- See Ordinance No. 997.

RESCIND

• Standard Building Code 2012
• Standard Plumbing Code 2012
• Standard Fire Prevention Code 2012
• Standard Gas Code 2012
• National Electric Code 2012

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