Building
Under the direction of the Building Official, the Building Division reviews building plans to ensure code compliance. Codes provide safeguards and ensure uniformity in the construction industry. Once plans are approved, the Building Division conducts numerous on-site inspections to verify that the construction matches the approved plans. Inspections are performed at various stages of the construction process to ensure quality of materials and craftsmanship, as well as code compliance for all aspects of building construction including: fire, structural integrity, plumbing, electrical, elevators, and mechanical systems.
The City of Decatur adopted new building codes.
The following codes will go into EFFECT January 1, 2025:
2021 International Building Code (IBC)
2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
2021 International Fire Code (IFC)
2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
2023 NFPA National Electric Code (NEC)
NCTCOG Amendments
Any permit application submitted after January 1,2025 will need to meet the requirements of these codes.