Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits
Permitting and Inspections Services
Contact:
Darren Whitt
Deputy Director, Inspections Services
Darren.Whitt@birminghamal.gov
205-254-2224
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Permitting DivisionPermitting Division is responsible for processing applications for Building and associated trade permits. Building permits typically include plans that need to be routed for Staff review. This process starts in room 210 of City Hall with front counter Staff. Staff will review application and obtain a case number for the project. When the case number is established, Staff will route plans for review to Planning, Fire Department, Building and MPG Plans Reviewers. Building permits for miscellaneous repairs and minor projects can usually be processed over counter. Trade permits are typically processed over counter and can also be processed online. |
Inspection ServicesThe Inspection Services Division of Planning and Engineering is responsible for the enforcement of all adopted building codes within the city limits of Birmingham. The international codes shall apply to the construction, alterations, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every building, structure or any appliances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. The Weights and Measures Division advocates for fair pricing on units sold within the city limits of Birmingham. The Weights and Measures devices are used for grocery packaging and advertising, retail and wholesale fuel sales, and Universal Product Code pricing systems used in commercial operations for compliance with City, State, Federal laws, and regulations. The Inspection Services Division is also responsible for conducting inspection on project that have been issued permit from the City of Birmingham. There are several different trades such as Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical, Weights and Measures that require onsite inspections which can be scheduled between the hour of 7:30 am -8:30 am Monday through Friday. After the completion of the project and all building trades are finalized, the contractor shall return the signed card to our Planning, Engineering, and Permits Department to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion. |
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Permitting Division Contact Information Inspection Services Division Leadership: Charles V. Smith Richard Sanders Garry Cauthen Douglas G. Wisham Antoine K. Rice Bobby Patterson |
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 Electrical Inspectors |
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