Inspections and building permits

Required Inspections and Current Building Codes

Ordinance 2020-5319

All inspection requests should be e-mailed to inspections@cityofpellcity.net with no less than 24 hours notice.

  • Site Inspection
  • Temporary Power
  • Footing Inspection
  • Poured Wall
  • Slab Plumbing Inspection
  • Slab Prep Inspection
  • Rough Inspections
  • Framing
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing & Gas
  • HVAC
  • Temporary to Permanent Power
  • Final Inspections
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing & Gas
  • HVAC
  • General Construction
  • Erosion control such as sod or seed and hay must be in place before a C/O is issued

All failed inspections will result in re-inspection fees which must be paid in full prior to scheduling a final inspection.

State Building Code

  • 2021 International Existing Building Code
  • 2021 International Plumbing Code
  • 2021 International Mechanical Code
  • 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2021 International Fire Code
  • 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70
  • 2021 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72)
  • 2021 ICC/NSSA-500 Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters
  • ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2013 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential
  • 2021 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

Planning and Zoning Permit Applications

You may e-mail your completed permit application along with all required documents (i.e. state certifications, building plans, site plans, civil plans, etc.) to the Planning & Zoning Department.

Residential Building/Remodel Permit

Commercial Building/Remodel Permit

Electrical Permit

Plumbing Permit

HVAC Permit

Land Development/Excavation

Roofing Permit

Sign Permit

Swimming Pool Permit

Planning and Zoning Reference

City of Pell City Land Use Regulations / Zoning Ordinance 

Subdivision Regulations 2024

Pell City Comprehensive Plan 2040

Planning and Zoning Map Gallery