Ala. Admin. Code r. 170-X-2-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 170-X-2-.04 - Applicability Of Adopted Codes

(1) Except as stated in paragraphs (2) and (3), the STATE BUILDING CODE applies only to the following construction in Alabama:

(a) STATE BUILDING and CONSTRUCTION: All buildings and other structures erected or acquired by or in behalf of the State of Alabama or any of its agencies or instrumentalities.

(b) SCHOOLHOUSES: Any building or other structure erected or acquired by the public schools of Alabama and also shall mean any private building in which 25 or more persons are congregated regularly for the purpose of instruction in any branch of knowledge.

(c) HOTELS: Any public inn or lodging house of 15 or more bedrooms, in which transient guests are lodged for pay.

(d) MOVING PICTURE THEATERS: Any building in which moving pictures are featured regularly for charge of admission.

(2) The ALABAMA BUILDING ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE applies only to all buildings constructed or remodeled with state appropriated funds or funds from any other instrumentality of the state.

(3) The Commission's responsibility to review plans and specifications for compliance with handicapped accessibility standards prescribed by the State Fire Marshal applies only to all buildings and facilities used by the public which are constructed in whole or in part by the use of state, county, or municipal funds, or the funds of any political subdivision of the state. (See § 21-4-6 for shared jurisdiction.)

Author: Stedmann B. McCollough, Director

Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 21-4-4, 41-9-163, 41-9-171.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 170-X-2-.04

Repealed and Replaced: Filed August 29, 1997; effective October 3, 1997.