Building

 Responsibilities

The Building Department is responsible for inspections and permit issuances within the City of Hartselle.  Inspections are performed on new construction as well as room additions and alterations on residential and commercial structures.  Other responsibilities within the Building Department include:

Processing and approving new construction permit applications

Reviewing construction drawings

Issuing Building Permits

Interpreting Building Code

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The Building Department is also responsible for Code Enforcement, which is primarily responsible for investigating and acting on code violations, such as:

Illegal signs

Public Nuisances

Grass and weed violations

Debris

Unkept swimming pools