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INSPECTION PROCESS
  • Naomi Simmons - Office Supervisor
  • Diana Smith - Operations Clerk
  • Kathy Barnes - Inspections Clerk
  • Sandra Brower - Inspections Clerk
  • Ruth Curry - Secretary

    The following information is generic.  All construction, additions and remodeling in Shelby County must be permitted and inspected. Please call for answers to your specific questions.  County jurisdiction covers all unincorporated areas of Shelby County including Columbiana, Chelsea, Indian Springs Village, Vincent, Westover, Wilsonville, and Wilton.

SERVICES PROVIDED BY INSPECTION SERVICES:
Inspection Services is responsible for enforcing the minimum code requirements. Inspection Services issues building permits for:

  • Residential - New/ Addition/ Remodel/ Moved Homes/ Upgrades/Other
  • Commercial - New/ Addition/ Remodel/ Tenant Build Outs/ Other
  • Electrical - Mobile Homes/ RV's/ Other
  • Plumbing / Gas/ Mechanical/ Other   
OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE:
  • Plan review
  • Inspections covering every phase of job
  • Power and Gas meter releases
  • Certificate of Completion and Certificate of Occupancy
  • Provide electrical exams for homeowners
  • Offer Block exam testing (quarterly)
  • Reciprocity of Journeyman / Master Electricians
  • Renewal of Journeyman / Master Cards (Apprentice Cards available at no cost)   
  KEY DATES AND DEADLINES TO REMEMBER:
  • Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm
  • To obtain a permit, you must be in the Development Services Office by 3:30 p.m.
  • All inspections will be completed within two (2) working days.

TYPICAL SEQUENCE OF INSPECTIONS:

TEMPORARY
Only inspections to receive times; 24-hour notice
Before Pouring Concrete
Footing
Plumbing in Slab (if applicable)
Slab
Sewer (if applicable)

BEFORE SHEETROCK
Electrical Rough – do not insulate before this inspection
Plumbing Rough – do not insulate before this inspection
Gas Rough – if applicable
Mechanical Rough

AFTER ALL ROUGH-INS PASS
Only after we have received subcontractors list and flood elevation certificate in FEMA flood plain.
Framing

100% COMPLETE
Electrical Final
Plumbing Final
Gas Final – if applicable
Mechanical Final

AFTER ALL FINALS PASS
Building Final