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BUILDING A STRONGER ALABAMA

Building a new structure in Alabama mandates adherence to Title 34-2-32 of the Code of Alabama. A licensed architect is required for plans exceeding 2,500 square feet, while engineering services pertain to major systems like structural and fire protection. Understanding building and fire codes is crucial for safeguarding public health and safety. These codes ensure that structures are safe, secure, and functional for their intended use. For inquiries, contact the State Fire Marshal's Office at 334-241-4166 or email firemarshal@insurance.alabama.gov.

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BUILDING A STRONGER ALABAMA

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  1. BUILDING A STRONGER ALABAMA EDWARD PAULK/SCOTT PILGREEN STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

  2. WHAT IS REQUIRED • THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING WILL REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE 34-2-32, CODE OF ALABAMA, 1975. • This law required the services of a licensed architect to draw plans and administer the erection, enlargement, or alteration of any building more than 2,500 sf, that is not a single family dwelling or a farm building for use by a farmer. A place of assembly or school regardless of size must have plans prepared by an architect.

  3. WHAT IS REQUIRED • ANY DESIGN OUTSIDE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 34-11-2, Code of Alabama, 1975. • The practice of engineering is defined in Title 34-11-1, Code of Alabama, 1975. • Engineering is required for the major systems in a building, structural, electrical, mechanical, fire protection and civil engineering.

  4. NEW CONSTRUCTION • THE ARCHITECT WILL DRAW PLANS FOR THE NEW BUILDING TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OCCUPANCY REQUIRED. • Assembly, Institutional, Mercantile, Industrial, Business, etc.

  5. EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE • WHEN A BUILDING IS TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED, NO WORK MAY BE NECESSARY • USE OF A BUILDING FOR A NEW PURPOSE RESULTING IN AN OCCUPANCY CHANGE, AN ARCHITECT AND OR ENGINEER WILL BE REQUIRED TO EVALUATE THE EXISTING STRUCTURE AS IT RELATES TO THE NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEW OCCUPANCY.

  6. WHY DO WE NEED BUILDING AND FIRE CODES • BUILDING CODES ESTABLISH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE OCCUPANTS OF NEW AND EXISTING STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS. • THE CODES TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE INTENDED USE OF THE STRUCTURE OR BUILDING.

  7. CODES CONTINUED • THE FIRE CODE REGULATES THE MINIMUM FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW AND EXISTING STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS. • THE FIRE CODE ADDRESSES FIRE PREVENTION, FIRE PROTECTION,LIFE SAFETY, AND SAFE STORAGE AND USE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. • USED TOGETHER THESE CODES ALLOW SAFE BUILDINGS TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED.

  8. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE LAW IS DISREGARDED?

  9. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN FIRE STRIKES?

  10. FIRE

  11. RESULTS OF FIRE

  12. WHEN ADVERSE WEATHER STRIKES

  13. HURRICANE DAMAGE

  14. TORNADO DAMAGE

  15. TORNADO DAMAGE

  16. CHANGE OF OCCUPANCYSINGLE FAMILY TO INSTITUTIONAL

  17. OCCUPANCY CHANGE

  18. FROM SINGLE FAMILY TO INSTITUTIONAL

  19. OCCUPANCY CHANGEMERCANTILE TO ASSEMBLY

  20. WHAT DO CODES OFFER? • STRUCTURAL INTEGERITY FOR DESIGNED USE • DESIGN FOR THE SAFETY OF OCCUPANTS WHO USE STRUCTURE • SECURITY DESIGN • ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN • SAFETY FEATURE DESIGN • EGRESS DESIGN

  21. HOW DO WE BUILD ALABAMA STRONGER? • EVERYDAY IS A DAY OF CONFLICT • CONFLICT BETWEEN DOING THINGS THE RIGHT WAY AND DOING THINGS THE EASY WAY. • TO BUILD ALABAMA STRONGER WE MUST BEGIN EACH DAY DOING THINGS THE RIGHT WAY!

  22. CONTACT INFORMATION STATE FIRE MARSHALS OFFICE 334-241-4166 office 334-241-4158 fax E-MAIL: firemarshal@insurance.alabama.gov Web Site’s www.aldoi.gov www.firemarshal.alabama.gov Arson Hot Line 1-800-654-0775 STATE FIRE MARSHAL EDWARD S. PAULK E-MAIL: Edward.Paulk@insurance.alabama.gov ASSISTANT STATE FIRE MARSHAL SCOTT F. PILGREEN E-MAIL: Scott.Pilgreen@insurance.alabama.gov

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