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Building Permit Requirements
AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ALABAMA, A FEE OF $1.00 PER $1,000.00 IS ADDITIONALLY ASSESSED OF ALL COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEES IN REGARDS TO THE ALABAMA BUILDING COMMISSION TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CRAFT TRAINING PROGRAM (CICTP)*.
Before a Building permit can be issued for construction, plans must be submitted and reviewed. Minimum requirements can be found at the links below:
- Three (3) hard copies and one (1) digital copy of the plans should be delivered to the building department and plans should be reviewed within ten (10) business days.
- The minimum fee for all permits is $26.00. All contractors must obtain a current City of Bessemer business license before a permit is issued. The City of Bessemer currently enforces the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) suite of codes as well as the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC).
Building Permit
Building Permit costs are calculated by 1% of the job cost plus $1.00 issuance fee. Any Commercial job costs over $50,000 will require a copy of the contractor’s state license.
Building Day Labor Permit
Building Day Labor Permit Homeowners may purchase a Building Day Labor Permit allowing them to operate as their own general contractor, holding themselves liable for all structural work being performed A hold harmless form is required prior to purchasing a Day Labor Permit. However, all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, & gas work must be performed by a licensed contractor and inspected by the Building & Inspections Department.
Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permit costs are calculated according to the work being done in reference to the fee schedule listed on the application. As of January 2020, the State of Alabama Electrical Contractors Board ruled that cities no longer require a Municipal Master Electrical Card to be purchased through the City in order to obtain a permit for electrical work as their State issued Master Electrician’s License is sufficient. Electrical contractors must be bonded and obtain a license with the City of Bessemer. Costs are calculated according to the work being done in reference to the fee schedule listed on the application. Any plumbing work that includes adding additional fixtures to a structure on sewer will require the pink copy of the sewer impact permit issued by Jefferson County before the plumbing permit can be issued. according to the work being done in reference to the fee schedule listed on the application.
Zoning Maps and Applications
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Information
Planning and Zoning meeting - 2023
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
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