HVAC Permits in Alabama
Complete guide to HVAC permit requirements, energy code compliance, and building department information for contractors working in Alabama.
Alabama Energy Code Requirements
Understanding the energy efficiency standards that govern HVAC installations in Alabama
Current Energy Code
2018 IECC
Current Standard
Statewide energy efficiency requirements for HVAC systems, equipment, and building envelope performance.
Common Requirements
Important Note
Local jurisdictions may have additional requirements beyond the state energy code. Always verify specific compliance needs with your local building department.
HVAC Permits by City in Alabama
Birmingham
Zone 3AJefferson County • 57 ZIP codes
Mobile
Zone 2AMobile County • 49 ZIP codes
Montgomery
Zone 3AMontgomery County • 42 ZIP codes
Jefferson
Zone 3AJefferson County • 24 ZIP codes
Baldwin
Zone 2ABaldwin County • 22 ZIP codes
Madison
Zone 3AMadison County • 21 ZIP codes
Tuscaloosa
Zone 3ATuscaloosa County • 19 ZIP codes
Jackson
Zone 3AJackson County • 17 ZIP codes
DeKalb
Zone 3ADeKalb County • 15 ZIP codes
Shelby
Zone 3AShelby County • 14 ZIP codes
Washington
Zone 3AWashington County • 14 ZIP codes
Walker
Zone 3AWalker County • 13 ZIP codes
St. Clair
Zone 3ASt. Clair County • 12 ZIP codes
Cullman
Zone 3ACullman County • 12 ZIP codes
Calhoun
Zone 3ACalhoun County • 12 ZIP codes
Etowah
Zone 3AEtowah County • 11 ZIP codes
Clarke
Zone 3AClarke County • 11 ZIP codes
Morgan
Zone 3AMorgan County • 10 ZIP codes
Limestone
Zone 3ALimestone County • 10 ZIP codes
Houston
Zone 3AHouston County • 10 ZIP codes
Lee
Zone 3ALee County • 10 ZIP codes
Marshall
Zone 3AMarshall County • 9 ZIP codes
Elmore
Zone 3AElmore County • 9 ZIP codes
Covington
Zone 3ACovington County • 9 ZIP codes
Monroe
Zone 3AMonroe County • 9 ZIP codes
Marengo
Zone 3AMarengo County • 9 ZIP codes
Choctaw
Zone 3AChoctaw County • 9 ZIP codes
Talladega
Zone 3ATalladega County • 8 ZIP codes
Bibb
Zone 3ABibb County • 8 ZIP codes
Sumter
Zone 3ASumter County • 8 ZIP codes
Lauderdale
Zone 3ALauderdale County • 8 ZIP codes
Geneva
Zone 3AGeneva County • 8 ZIP codes
Wilcox
Zone 3AWilcox County • 8 ZIP codes
Dallas
Zone 3ADallas County • 8 ZIP codes
Blount
Zone 3ABlount County • 7 ZIP codes
Chilton
Zone 3AChilton County • 7 ZIP codes
Franklin
Zone 3AFranklin County • 7 ZIP codes
Russell
Zone 3ARussell County • 7 ZIP codes
Clay
Zone 3AClay County • 6 ZIP codes
Pickens
Zone 3APickens County • 6 ZIP codes
Winston
Zone 3AWinston County • 6 ZIP codes
Fayette
Zone 3AFayette County • 6 ZIP codes
Marion
Zone 3AMarion County • 6 ZIP codes
Lamar
Zone 3ALamar County • 6 ZIP codes
Autauga
Zone 3AAutauga County • 6 ZIP codes
Pike
Zone 3APike County • 6 ZIP codes
Crenshaw
Zone 3ACrenshaw County • 6 ZIP codes
Macon
Zone 3AMacon County • 6 ZIP codes
Tallapoosa
Zone 3ATallapoosa County • 5 ZIP codes
Coosa
Zone 3ACoosa County • 5 ZIP codes
Hale
Zone 3AHale County • 5 ZIP codes
Colbert
Zone 3AColbert County • 5 ZIP codes
Lawrence
Zone 3ALawrence County • 5 ZIP codes
Lowndes
Zone 3ALowndes County • 5 ZIP codes
Randolph
Zone 3ARandolph County • 5 ZIP codes
Henry
Zone 3AHenry County • 5 ZIP codes
Greene
Zone 3AGreene County • 4 ZIP codes
Cherokee
Zone 3ACherokee County • 4 ZIP codes
Barbour
Zone 3ABarbour County • 4 ZIP codes
Butler
Zone 3AButler County • 4 ZIP codes
Cleburne
Zone 3ACleburne County • 4 ZIP codes
Coffee
Zone 3ACoffee County • 4 ZIP codes
Conecuh
Zone 3AConecuh County • 4 ZIP codes
Chambers
Zone 3AChambers County • 4 ZIP codes
Bullock
Zone 3ABullock County • 3 ZIP codes
Escambia
Zone 3AEscambia County • 3 ZIP codes
Perry
Zone 3APerry County • 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HVAC permits and energy code compliance in Alabama
1What energy code does Alabama follow?
Alabama follows the 2018 IECC for energy efficiency requirements. This includes specific standards for HVAC equipment efficiency, duct design, and building envelope performance.
2Are Manual J calculations required in Alabama?
Most jurisdictions in Alabama require Manual J load calculations for proper HVAC system sizing. Our free load calculation tool can generate the professional reports you need for permits.
3How long does it take to get HVAC permits in Alabama?
Permit processing times vary by jurisdiction, typically ranging from 1-3 weeks. Having complete documentation including load calculations can speed up the process. Check with your local building department for specific timeframes.
4Do I need different permits for different types of HVAC work?
Yes, permit requirements vary based on the scope of work. New installations typically require mechanical permits, while simple repairs may not need permits. Replacements usually require permits if there are changes to the system capacity or ductwork.
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