Adopted Building Codes

The City of Dothan has adopted the following building codes as of November 19, 2024, under Ordinance 2024-343 effective January 1, 2025:

  • 2021 International Building Code without Appendices
  • 2020 National Electric Code 
  • 2021 International Existing Building Code 
  • 2021 International Fuel Gas Code 
  • 2021 International Mechanical Code 
  • 2021 International Plumbing Code 
  • 2021 International Property Maintenance Code 
  • 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
  • 2021 International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, M, and N. Section R313 deleted.
  • 2021 International Fire Code, Appendices B through E and Appendix I

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards - For additional information, please refer to Chapter 38 of the City of Dothan Municipal Code.

     2015 International Energy Conservation Code

     ICC A117.1-2017 Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.



  1. Building Inspection Services


    Physical Address
    126 N Saint Andrews Street
    Dothan, AL 36303

    Mailing Address
    P.O. Box 2128
    Dothan, AL 36302


    Office Hours 
    Monday through Friday 
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Customer Service Hours
    Monday through Friday 
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m.