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Moody adopts building-code updates to match state standards
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance M2023-01-09 to update city building codes to 2015 International Code editions and the 2014 National Electric Code, suspending rules and voting unanimously on Jan. 9, 2023.
Moody City Council adopted Ordinance M2023-01-09 on Jan. 9, updating the city's building-code references to align with Alabama standards.
David Crowe presented the ordinance, which lists the International Building Code 2015; International Residential Code 2015; International Plumbing Code 2015; International Mechanical Code 2015; International Fuel and Gas Code 2015; and the National Electric Code 2014. Council Member Matt Morris moved to suspend the rules to consider the ordinance immediately; Council Member Ellis Key seconded. A roll-call vote was taken and all present voted AYE, carrying the ordinance.
Why it matters: Updating the municipal code citations to match state standards clarifies technical building requirements for contractors, inspectors and residents and reduces conflicts between local and state code references.
Details recorded: The transcript shows a motion to suspend the rules followed by a motion to adopt Ordinance M2023-01-09; all recorded votes were AYE by members present. The ordinance text and its effective date are not printed in full in the meeting minutes transcript.
