Online Permit Registration Instructions
To register and obtain building permits online, please visit the CityView Portal.
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Building Department
Services
Adopted Building & Construction Codes
Adopted Building & Construction CodesPermits
PermitsApplications & Other Forms
Applications & Other FormsArchitectural Review Board
Architectural Review BoardBoard of Appeals for Construction Industries
Board of Appeals for Construction IndustriesCertificate of Occupancy
Certificate of OccupancyFederal Flood Insurance Program / Flood Plain Controls
Federal Flood Insurance Program / Flood Plain ControlsDepartment Function / Responsibilities:
The Building Department is responsible for issuing all construction permits for the City, including new construction, additions to existing structures, repairs/remodeling of existing structures, installation of signs, fuel gas systems, HVAC units, electrical repairs, demolition of structures, and issuance of certificates of occupancy. The enforcement of floodplain management regulations also fall within the department’s responsibilities. The fire marshal for the city coordinates with the department on plan review and inspection functions to ensure that new and existing buildings comply with the fire code. The Planning Department is responsible for administering the Zoning Ordinance, please contact the Planning Department for questions about property use, property subdivision/consolidation, variances, home occupations, home daycares, setbacks, building heights, dumpster enclosures, fence regulations, and more. The Community Development Department is responsible for enforcing the property maintenance code, please contact the Community Development Department for unsafe building/housing conditions, overgrown grass/weeds, and junk/litter accumulation.
Administrative Assistant
Lauren Bradshaw
Contact the Administrative Assistant with questions about permits and scheduling inspections.
- Contact methods
- (256) 341-4574
- jbradshaw@decatur-al.gov
Permit Specialist
Katrina Day
Contact for questions about commercial building plans submittal requirements and commercial/residential permits.
- Contact methods
- (256) 341-4583
- kday@decatur-al.gov
Commercial Plans Examiner
Sam Brackin
Contact for questions about commercial plan review, building codes/inspections, pre-development meetings, and floodplain requirements.
- Contact methods
- (256) 341-4581
- sbrackin@decatur-al.gov
Residential Building Inspector
Jonathon Dry
Contact for questions about residential plan review, building codes/inspections, and swimming pools.
- Contact methods
- (256) 341-4582
- jdry@decatur-al.gov
Plumbing & Gas Inspector
Lance Routh
Contact for questions about commercial/residential plumbing and gas codes and inspections for commercial/residential projects.
- Contact methods
- (256) 341-4577
- lrouth@decatur-al.gov
Plumbing & Gas Inspectors
Preston Plunkett
Contact for questions about commercial/residential plumbing and gas codes and inspections for commercial/residential projects.
- Contact methods
- (256) 341-4576
- pplunkett@decatur-al.gov
Electrical & Mechanical Inspector
Seth Wood
Contact for questions about electrical/mechanical codes and inspections for commercial/residential projects.
- Contact methods
- (256) 341-4584
- swood@decatur-al.gov
Electrical & Mechanical Inspector
Chris McAbee
Contact for questions about electrical/mechanical codes and inspections for commercial/residential projects.
- Contact methods
- (256) 341-4585
- cmcabee@decatur-al.gov
Residential Building Inspector
Dylan Oliver
Contact for questions about residential building codes/inspections and short term rental inspections.
- Contact methods
- (256) 341-4579
- aoliver@decatur-al.gov
Building Code Inspection Manager
John Waggoner
Contact for questions concerning floodplain and general department questions or concerns.
- Contact methods
- (256) 341-4580
- jwaggoner@decatur-al.gov