The City of Scottsboro Building department has 3 different types of permits. You will need a few things to get each of these permits, you can read below about these requirements or apply online for each permit. You can also find a fee schedule for your permits on this page.
Building Permit Prerequisites
- Building Permit Application download.
- Or Apply online for your permit here.
- Plot plan by licensed surveyor with proposed dwelling location shown.
- Two (2) Sets of Building Plans.(One (1) set goes back to permit holder).
- Properly Licensed and Qualified contractors.
** We also have handout packages for residential construction available upon request.
Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical Permit
Sign Permit
Building Permit Fees
Fee by bathroom
$40.00 for the first bath. $20.00 for each additional bath.
Option
$5.00 per fixture as shown on the plumbing permit. *Option is used mostly on large commercial jobs.
$30.00 for the first $1,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
City of Scottsboro Building Codes
- 2021 Editions of the International Building Code
2021 International Residential Code - 2021 International Existing Building Code
- 2021 International Plumbing Code
- 2021 International Mechanical Code
- 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2021 International Fire Code, and the 2015 Edition of the National Fire
Protection Association Life Safety Code - 2021 Edition of the International Electrical of the National Electrical Code
- 2021 Editions of the International Building Code
*All being published by the International Code Council and The National Fire Protection Association.
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