Ala. Admin. Code r. 355-11-1-.05

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 355-11-1-.05 - General Methods Of Operation
(1) The Commission convenes upon the call of the Governor or at such time or times as the Commission may designate by resolution recorded in its minutes.
(2) The Commission maintains a full-time Technical Staff, headed by a Director, which is charged to:
(a) Evaluate and adopt, through the Director, codes, code revisions, or code supplements as published by code publishing organizations (with modifications) for inclusion in the State Building Code.
(b) Enforce the State Building Code and other regulations through review of proposed construction plans, specifications, contracts and related documents, and inspection of in-progress construction.
(c) Administer and supervise projects assigned to the Commission to ensure compliance with state laws, Commission procedures, and other regulations. Review, approve, and process contracts, changes orders, invoices, and related documents. Monitor in-progress construction so as to keep informed of construction progress and issues and to ensure acceptable building practices and code compliance. In conjunction with the design professional and the awarding authority, the Technical Staff establishes substantial completion of the work.
(d) Prepare and publish a Manual of Procedures which establishes procedures to effect compliance with the rules of this administrative code, applicable state laws and regulations, and the policies of the Commission.
(3) To obtain information from, make submittals to, or make requests of the Commission or its Technical Staff, including requests to adopt, amend, or repeal rules of this administrative code, the public should write to:

Director, Technical Staff

Alabama Building Commission

RSA Plaza, Suite 444

770 Washington Avenue

Montgomery, Alabama 36130

Ala. Admin. Code r. 355-11-1-.05

Repealed and Replaced: Filed August 29, 1997; Effective October 3, 1997. Amended: Filed September 18, 2001; effective October 23, 2001; operative November 1, 2001.

Author: Kippy Tate, Director

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 41-9-141, 41-22-4.