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To apply for a permit you must be a property owner or a State Board certified contractor with a City of Semmes Business License.
The property owner must provide legal documentation, such as a deed or lease agreement, in order to pull a permit.
ALL permits pulled on MOBILE HOMES must provide a BOH# (Board of Health) document for septic tank information.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION PDFS
New Residential PDF
New Commercial PDF
Addition PDF (carports, sheds, decks, etc.)
REQUIREMENTS:
• New Residential
• Application filled out completely and correctly
• 2 sets of Architect or Engineered stamped plans or drawings that follow the 2012 Building Codes and meet the 130mph wind speed.
• BOH septic tank documentation.
• New Commercial
• Commercial Site Plans must be submitted and completed before applying for a permit- Planning
• Permit application filled out completely and correctly
• 2 sets of Architect/Engineered stamped plans
• PDF of Architect/Engineered stamped plans emailed or on a jump drive for Fire Marshal inspection.
• Addition
• Application filled out completely and correctly
• 2 sets of Architect or Engineered stamped plans or drawings that follow the 2012 Building Codes and meet the 130 mph wind speed.
• Decks that are 30 inches or higher requires railing
• 4 steps of more requires hand railing
REQUIREMENTS:
• Roofing: Specs along with list of materials, #of squares, pictures for final inspection. Must meet 130 mph wind speed.
• Electrical
• Temp poles & 6 Month Investigations on Mobile Homes – must have a BOH#
• Mechanical- Blower test and Duct test
• Plumbing
Additional Files:
REQUIREMENTS:
• Application filled out completely and correctly
• 2 sets of engineered stamped plans must be submitted.
• Free standing signs can not be in the right-of-way. Must be inside of property
• Free standing signs will need to be staked and observed by Inspector before construction.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Application filled out completely and correctly
• Electrical Bond
• At least 4 ft fence with self-locking gate.
Permitting Clerk
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1757
Semmes, AL 36575
Phone: (251) 649-5752
Fax:
(251) 649-5788
Email: permits@cityofsemmesal.gov
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Phone: (251) 649-8811
Fax: (251) 649-7711
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1757, Semmes, AL 36575
City Hall Address: 7875 Moffett Road, Suite F, Semmes, AL 36575
Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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