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Building Permits in Lee County, Alabama

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Adopted Construction Codes

These are the state-level code editions for Alabama. They apply in Lee Countyunless a verified local adoption or amendment is noted — in local-adoption states, confirm the city or county's own code editions with the building department.

CodeEditionAdoption
IBC — International Building Code2021Alabama Building Commission (state buildings, schools, hotels) · source ↗
IECC — International Energy Conservation Code2015Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board, Ala. Code 41-23-80 · source ↗
IMC — International Mechanical Code2021Alabama Building Commission · source ↗
IPC — International Plumbing Code2021Alabama Building Commission · source ↗
IRC — International Residential Code2015Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board (statewide minimum, locally enforced) · source ↗
NEC — National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)2020Alabama Building Commission (state-jurisdiction buildings) · source ↗

Permit Requirements

Permit-type details for Lee County (fees, required documents, inspection sequence) are being verified with the local building department. In the meantime, contact the county building department directly, or ask the BuildSpec Copilot about statewide requirements.

Building Department

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Phone: 334-737-3660

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