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Southeast · Jurisdiction Reference
Alabama
Alabama State Fire Code
Adopted Code Edition
2015 IFC (with AL amendments)
Adoption Style
Statewide — one code
State Fire Marshal
Alabama State Fire Marshal (under Dept of Insurance) ↗Verification Status
Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM
Contractor Licensing
Fire Alarm
AL Electrical Contractors Board — Journeyman Electrician + fire alarm
Fire Sprinkler
AL SFM — Sprinkler Contractor Permit
Jurisdiction Notes
AL SFM permits sprinkler contractors directly. Birmingham and Mobile have local amendments.
Accuracy & Verification
Fire codes vary by jurisdiction, edition, occupancy, and local amendments. This page is a published summary intended for general reference. Always verify the current enforced edition and specific requirements with the Alabama State Fire Marshal (under Dept of Insurance) and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.