Current Building Codes and Ordinances related to Construction

• Ordinance #41-2024 (Adopting and amending the International Building Code 2024)
• Ordinance #23-2004 (Smoking Establishments)
• Ordinance #27-2009 (Flood Damage Prevention)
• State Mandated Energy Code (International Energy Conservation Code 2018 Edition)

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If you intend to construct, move, enlarge, alter, demolish, repair, or change the occupancy of a building or structure or erect a sign you should submit a Building Permit Application or a Sign Permit Application to the building official and obtain a permit.

Submittal Requirements:

• Residential Plans (PDF)
• Commercial Plans (PDF)

Building Permit Fees (Page 3)

Land disturbances greater 3500 SF or 24” deep or that are defined as “part of a larger development” are required to complete a Grading Permit Package.

Some projects may have additional jurisdictional requirements through the following agencies. These should be verified prior to submittal.  For example, DCM has code jurisdiction over hotels/motels/hospitals/schools and movie theaters; any plans and specifications for such projects must also be submitted to DCM for plan review.

• Alabama Division of Construction Management
• State and County Health Department
• Montgomery Fire Rescue
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