Codes used by the City of Huntsville

The City of Huntsville has adopted the following documents related to building and construction (see Chapters 6, 7, and 8, City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances for the latest additions and amendments to these codes):

Building

  • International Building Code 2024

  • International Residential Code 2024

  • City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12


Grading & Excavation

  • International Building Code, Appendix J- Grading 2024

  • City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12


Swimming Pools

  • International Swimming Pool & Spa Code 2024

  • International Plumbing Code 2024

  • City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12


Air Conditioning / Heating Code

  • International Mechanical Code, International Code Council 2024

  • City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12


Plumbing

  • International Plumbing Code 2024

  • International Fuel Gas Code 2024

  • City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12


Electrical

  • National Electrical Code 2024

  • International Energy Code 2024

  • City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12; Article V


Fire

  • International Fire Prevention Code 2024

  • National Electrical Code 2024

  • City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20

Sign

  • City of Huntsville Department Code, Article 8