City of Auburn | Public Safety

Codes Enforcement Division
Andy Meeks
Deputy Public Safety Director for Codes
171 N Ross Street
Auburn, Alabama 36830
(334) 501-3170
(334) 501-7295 (Fax)

The Codes Enforcement Division is responsible for the enforcement of all adopted building, fire and related codes. They are also responsible for the enforcement of many of the adopted ordinances in the Code of Auburn. The Codes Division inspects all new and remodeled buildings constructed in the city limits of Auburn as well as related components such as plumbing, electrical and heating and air. They also conduct follow up fire inspections on existing businesses.

Mission

To maintain strong codes enforcement and fire prevention for safe, durable structures for homes and businesses.

Downloads:

Building Permit Report 1982-2007

Staff

Andy Meeks - Deputy Public Safety Director for Codes
Rick Phillips - Senior Codes Enforcement Officer
John Hoar - Senior Codes Enforcement Officer
Jim Taylor - Codes Enforcement Officer
Chris Stokes - Codes Enforcement Officer
Jerry Williams - Fire Inspector
Jason Baker - Plan Reviewer
Lisa Ledbetter - Administrative Assistant

Required Inspections

Site Pole - Footing
Plumbing Under Slab
Slab - Framing
Plumbing Rough
Alarm System
Sprinkler System
Gas Rough
Electrical Rough
HVAC Rough
Sewer - Curb Cut
Electrical Services
Interior Electrical Panel
Gas Service
Final Inspection

Current Codes Editions

2006

International Plumbing Code
International Mechanical Code
International Fuel Gas Code
International Fire Code
International Building Code
International Property Maintenance Code
International Existing Building Code
International Residential Code

1985

Standard Unsafe Building Abatement

2008

National Electrical Code

*All contractors and/or sub-contractors are responsible for calling in for inspections. To avoid delays with inspections, a minimum of a half-day notice is required for scheduling inspections. If for some reason an inspections needs to be canceled, the Codes Enforcement office must be notified.

Building Permit Requirements

Site Plan
Zoning Certificate (if required)
Building Plans, Stamped by Registered
Alabama Architect (if required)

Plan Review Turn Around

Single Family.....7 day
Commercial.......14 days
Multi-Family......14 days

Building Permit Fees

The following fees apply to permits, plus an additional 1/4 of 1%, and a sewer connection fee if required:

Less than $100
- No fee unless inspection required, in which case a $7.00 fee for each inspection shall be charged.
$100 up to and including $50,000
- $7.00 per thousand or fraction thereof
Over $50,000 up to and including $100,000
- $350 for the first $50,000 plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof
Over $100,000 up to and including $1,000,000
- $600 for the first $100,000 plus $4.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof
Over $1,000,000
Moving of Buildings or Structures
- $150.00
Demolition of Buildings or Structures
- $100.00

Re-Inspection Fees

A contractor will be allowed one (1) inspection and one (1) re-inspection of the same phase of work under the permit issued. The Third (3rd) inspection shall be Twenty-Five dollars ($25). All additional inspections shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100). If an inspection is requested and the building is locked than a re-inspection fee will be charged for the trip.

Plumbing Permit Fees

Issuing Fee	$10.00
Each plumbing fixture, floor drain or trap	$2.50
Each house sewer	$5.00
Each house sewer having to be replaced or repaired	$5.00
Each cesspool	$5.00
Each septic tank and seepage pit, or drainfield	$10.00
Each water heater and/or vent	$2.50
Installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment	$5.00
Repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping	$5.00

*Inspection fees for repairing plumbing work of old houses or replacing plumbing destroyed by disaster shall be the same as for new work.

Electrical Permit Fees

Issuing Fee	$10.00
Remodeling & Changes	$10.00
1 to 9 outlets	$5.00
10 to 14 outlets	$8.00
15 to 24 outlets	$11.00
25 to 49 outlets	$14.00
50 to 74 outlets	$17.00
75 to 100 outlets	$20.00
Over 100 outlets, per outlet	$.25
Services	$10.00
Ranges	$4.00
Water Heaters	$4.00
Dryers	$4.00
Other Major Appliances	$4.00
Interior Panel	$10.00
Site Pole	$10.00

Mechanical Permit Fees

Issuing Fee	$10.00
Fee for systems with both heat and air conditioning: One ton and up to 5 tons or fraction thereof (per ton)	$4.00
Over 5 tons and up to 10 tons or fraction thereof (per ton)	$3.00
Over 10 tons (per ton)	$2.00
Fee for systems with heat only: Electrical systems, per KW	$1.00
Gas systems, per 10,000 BTU	$2.00

Effective October 15, 1993, a State Residential Contractors License is required for all residential work greater than $10,000. A State Commercial License is required for all commercial work greater than $50,000.

More information about the licensing can be obtained by calling (334) 242-2230.