Building Codes

The City of Gulf Shores has adopted the following codes and ordinances which are enforced by the Building Department, effective September 1, 2021.

• 2021 International Building Code https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2021P1
• 2021 International Residential Code https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2021P1
• 2018 International Plumbing Code https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IPC2018CU
• 2021 Mechanical Code https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IMC2021P1
• 2021 International Fire Code https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IFC2021P1
• 2020 National Electrical Code
• 2021 International Fuel Gas Code https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IFGC2021P1
• 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/ISPSC2021P1
• 2021 Code Amendments
• Supplemental Requirements
• Flood Damage Control
• Staining Soils Ordinance 
• Tree Protection Ordinance

For more information contact the Building Department at 251-968-1150.