Alabama · STD.3

State Building Code Applies Adopted Model Codes to K-12 Facilities

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Alabama's State Building Code incorporates nationally recognized model building, plumbing, mechanical, energy, existing-building, electrical, and fire codes applicable to K-12 school construction.

State: Alabama
Topic: STD.3 Building & Construction Standards
Applies to: Applies to K-12 construction and renovation projects subject to the Alabama State Building Code.
Trigger: Construction or renovation subject to the State Building Code.
Conditions: Applicable construction work must comply with the model codes adopted into the Alabama State Building Code.
Responsible actors: Alabama Division of Construction Management

Evidence & sources

NCSI profile: Alabama State Profile (2025), printed p. 32
Legal sources: 2021 International Building Code (Incorporated External Standard, primary)
2021 International Existing Building Code (Incorporated External Standard)
2021 International Plumbing Code (Incorporated External Standard)
2021 International Mechanical Code (Incorporated External Standard)
2021 International Energy Conservation Code (Incorporated External Standard)
2020 National Electrical Code (Incorporated External Standard)
2021 International Fire Code (Incorporated External Standard)
Verification: Profile Only

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