A charter chapter of the International Code Council

Welcome to the official website of the code officials association of Alabama (COAA). COAA was formed in 1968 and was the first charter member of the southern building code congress international. the purposes for which this corporation was organized are

Welcome to COAA

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251-981-7881

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Code Officials Association of Alabama

To promote maximum safety for life, health, & property at minimum building cost through education and training of code enforcement officials.

We Will See Everyone in a Few Short Weeks!! **Be Sure and Bring Your Fire Code and Building Code Books With You for the ICC Class**

To assist Alabama municipalities & counties with the organization & maintenance of adequate code enforcement departments, codes, & ordinances.

To assemble with other government officials & organized groups concerned with codes & ordinances to exchange ideas & to discuss mutual concerns

To create a better public understanding & appreciation of the proper administration of building, housing, plumbing, electrical, & related codes & ordinances, & their importance to the safety, welfare, & prosperity of the municipality & county.

To develop courses of instruction concerning new materials & methods of construction in cooperation with recognized education institutions & to promote proper interpretation, enforcement, & administration of codes & ordinances.

To improve the prestige of code enforcement officials by the promotion of high standards of efficiency in the administration of building, housing, plumbing, electrical, & related codes & ordinances through continued education & training.