The Building Department is responsible for inspections and permit issuance 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
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