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PERMIT PROCESS
Gerald Cummings - Chief Building Inspector| Shelby County Department of Inspection Services was established on October 1, 1988 to protect the public’s life, health and welfare in the built environment. This is accomplished by the enforcement of the following adopted International Codes as well as the National Electrical Code. |
CURRENTLY,
WE ARE ENFORCING THE FOLLOWING CODES:
2006 International Residential
Code
2006 International Building Code with Appendices C, E, H, I,
2006 International Plumbing Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2006 Fire Code
2008 NEC
HOW
DO I KNOW IF I NEED TO PURCHASE A BUILDING PERMIT FOR MY PROJECT?
Any
and all new construction projects along with additions, remodels, renovations,
electrical service upgrades, tenant build outs, moved homes, manufactured homes,
recreational vehicle connections; plumbing, gas, and mechanical installations
and other projects are required to purchase a building permit. If you
are unsure, please contact our Plans Examiner at (205) 620-6650.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME WHEN I APPLY FOR AN ELECTRICAL PERMIT FOR
MY MANUFACTURED HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CONNECTION?
(BRING
THE FOLLOWING COMPLETED ITEMS)
| | BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION (click to obtain form) (Free download for Adobe Reader needed to view file) | ||||||
| | Septic / sewer approval form from Shelby County Health Department or paid impact fee letter if on sewer (not applicable if self contained RV)
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| | Zoning approval – If you are in the city limits of the following, you must obtain zoning approval from their office prior to applying for permit with us: | ||||||
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| | Directions and physical address for property – contact 911 business office at (205) 439-6911 | ||||||
| | Shelby County Master Electrician or the resident may take a homeowners exam administered by our office between the hours of 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday – Friday (Open Book/No Fee) | ||||||
| | Description of Manufactured Home or RV: Year, Make, Serial Number, Size, and Color, Purchase Information. | ||||||
| | Plot Plan - indicating location of structure on property, setbacks to obtain zoning approval and erosion control layout showing silt fencing, haybales, etc. If in FEMA flood plain, a survey will be required along with a development permit and a flood elevation certificate. | ||||||
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WHAT
DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME WHEN I APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT FOR MY PROJECT? |
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| | BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION (click to obtain form) (Free download for Adobe Reader needed to view file) | ||||||
| | Plans: | ||||||
Commercial: |
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| Residential:
One (1) set required, once reviewed, will be returned to contractor or responsible party to be kept on jobsite at all times. Plans must contain foundation plan, floor plans, roof plan, elevation views of the front and rear and each side. They shall be drawn neat, straight lined and to scale. In areas governed by Architectural Review Committees, please contact your ARC for their requirements. |
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| | Directions and Physical address for property - contact 911 business office at (205) 439-6911 | ||||||
| | Plot plan – indicating location of structure on property, setbacks to obtain zoning approval, and erosion control layout showing silt fencing, haybales, etc. If in FEMA flood plain, a survey will be required along with a development permit and a flood elevation certificate. Certified site plan/survey may be required per zoning regulations. | ||||||
| | Zoning approval - If you are in the city limits of the following, you must obtain zoning approval from their office prior to applying for permit with us: | ||||||
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| | Septic /Sewer approval form from Shelby County Health Department or paid impact fee letter if on sewer. | ||||||
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| | Contractor/Sub-contractor Affidavit information – name, address, phone #, Section 84-State/County business license, Residential Homebuilders license; if commercial, State General Contractors license. | ||||||