NOTICE: Effective April 1, 2024, the sitework permit fee for major subdivisions (defined as six lots or more) is $150.00 per lot, plus a $10 issuance fee. See Ordinance No. 2024-10 for more information.
Use this online portal to view existing permits, apply for building or sign permits, and submit plan review applications.
HOURS
7:30AM – 3:30PM
Monday-Friday
PHONE
(256) 775-7203
FAX
(256) 739-9351
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 278
Cullman, AL 35056-0278
CONTACTS
BRANDON LEWIS
Chief Building Official
(256) 775-7214 | EMAIL
BRIAN LANDRETH
Building Official
(256) 775-7218 | EMAIL
GREG BAILEY
Inspector
(256) 775-7205 | EMAIL
JASON HANCOCK
Inspector
(256) 775-7204 | EMAIL
JACOB GREY
Plans Examiner
(256) 775-7215 | EMAIL
AMBER DUKE
(256) 775-7203 | EMAIL
RACHEL BRAUER
(256) 775-7213 | EMAIL
The Building Inspection Department ensures public safety by enforcing the construction codes adopted by the City of Cullman. The department issues and tracks all permits for building, plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and signage within the city limits, and conducts inspections on all construction projects to verify compliance with applicable codes and standards.
In addition to permitting and inspections, the department serves as the primary point of contact for planning and zoning matters, including plan reviews, setbacks, property lines, easements, annexations, and related inquiries. The department also assists in enforcing the City’s nuisance ordinance to help maintain safe and orderly development throughout Cullman.
BUILDING CODE EDITIONS
Effective January 1, 2023, the City of Cullman adopted the 2021 International Building Code. The following companion codes were also included:
- International Building Code, 2021 edition
- International Existing Building Code, 2021 edition
- International Residential Building Code, 2021 edition
- International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition
- International Mechanical Code, 2021 edition
- International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 edition
- International Fire Code, 2021 edition
- International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 edition
- International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition
- National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), 2020 edition
- ICC/NSSA Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters, ICC 500 – 2020 edition
- ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 – 2019 Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-Rise Residential
- ADA Standards for Accessible Design, 2010 edition
- NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2021 edition
The transition from the current International Building Code to the revised International Building Code will begin January 1, 2023, and will include a six-month grace period to allow current projects to either complete the review process or to transition to the new code. After the six-month grace period is completed, all submittals must comply with the revised International Building Code. The transition to the revised International Building Code will be implemented as follows:
- All submittals received before January 1, 2023, must comply with the 2015 International Building Code.
- All first-time submittals received on or after January 1, 2023, must comply with the 2021 International Building Code.
- All submittals received from January 1, 2023 through July 30, 2023, where the first-time submittal was received before January 1, 2023, may be completed under the 2015 International Building Code or may be revised to comply with the 2021 International Building Code.
- Any Submittals received on or after July 30, 2023, must comply with the 2021 International Building Code
OFFICE LOCATION
201 2ND AVENUE NE
CULLMAN, AL 35055