Birmingham requires pools to meet building code safety standards including barriers, anti-entrapment drain covers, and electrical grounding. Permits and inspections are required.
Pool safety in Birmingham follows the International Residential Code. Pools must have anti-entrapment drain covers, proper electrical grounding with GFCI protection, and code-compliant barriers. Pool construction requires a building permit and inspections. Electrical work must be performed by licensed electricians. Chemical storage must be secure.
Non-compliant pools fail inspection. Safety violations must be corrected before use.
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham has no city ordinance restricting residential lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays on private property. The Birmingham General Code pro...
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham has no city ordinance specifically regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Inflatables are permitted on private property subject to ri...
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham has no city ordinance setting installation dates, removal deadlines, or brightness limits for residential holiday lights. Lights are permitted yea...
Birmingham, AL
Built-in outdoor kitchens in Birmingham require permits through the Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits: a building permit for the structure, a g...
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham has no city ordinance regulating residential backyard smokers, pellet grills, or wood-fired pizza ovens at single-family homes. Operation is gover...
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham adopts the International Fire Code through Code of Ordinances Title 11 (Fire Prevention and Protection). IFC §308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking...
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