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
Inspector
(256) 775-7215 | EMAIL
AMBER DUKE
(256) 775-7203 | EMAIL
RACHEL BRAUER
(256) 775-7213 | EMAIL
The Building Inspection Department ensures the safety of the public through the enforcement of construction codes. The department issues and tracks all permits for building, plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and signage to be performed within the City of Cullman. Inspections are performed on all construction within the City of Cullman to determine compliance with applicable codes.
The department also serves as the contact for all planning and zoning matters (including plans review, setbacks, property lines, easements, annexations, and so forth) and assists with the enforcement of the City’s nuisance ordinance.
BUILDING CODE EDITIONS
Effective January 1, 2023, the City of Cullman has adopted the 2021 International Building Code. The following companion codes shall be 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