Building Codes & Regulations

ADOPTED BUILDING CODES

The Baldwin County Commission approved the most recent code adoption with Resolution No. 2025-067 on March 5, 2025. As of that date, the following building codes and regulations are enforced:

• 2024 International Building Code (IBC) - with amendments
• 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) - with amendments
• 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) - with amendments
• 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
• 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) - with amendments
• 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) - with amendments
• 2025 Baldwin County Building Code Modifications

For additional information or specific code interpretations, please contact the Baldwin County Building Department.

CONSTRUCTION PLAN REQUIREMENTS

• All residential new construction and additions require structural plans prepared, signed, dated, and sealed by a design professional licensed in the State of Alabama.
  Exceptions: Detailed non-engineered construction plans may be accepted for small additions, alterations/repairs, accessory structures, storage buildings, pole barns, porches, decks, etc.
  
  
• All non-residential construction requires plans prepared, signed, dated, and sealed by both an Alabama licensed architect and engineer.

ADOPTED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Baldwin County also enforces the following ordinances and resolutions: 

• Baldwin County Floodplain Development Ordinance 
  Refer to the Flood Zone Information section for additional details.
  
  
• Baldwin County Beach and Dune Protection and Management Regulations, Resolution  2015-011 
  Refer to the Coastal Area Program section for additional details.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Planning & Zoning Ordinances & Regulations
  Contact the Planning and Zoning Department for more information.