Permits

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These requirements are for new construction, additions or alterations:

A copy of current state General Contractor License
Building construction must comply with architect of engineer design. Change orders must be submitted prior to inspection
Building drawings must be approved by the fire marshal prior to permit being issued
Commercial final must be performed by the city fire marshal, city engineer, and Inspection Department before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued
Compaction results (if needed) to be turned in prior to any foundation or footing inspection
Landscape drawings detailed with tree and planting description must be turned in for planning commission approval prior to final inspection
Residential / commercial contractors and sub contractors must have a City of Calera business license prior to performing work
Site plan must be submitted to city engineer and approved prior to building application approval
Site plan to show water lines, gas lines, sewer lines, parking spaces, all signs, lift station if applicable, etc.
Topographic plan must show all elevation and drainage, etc.
Two sets of drawings with engineer or architect seal to include site plan, Topographic plan, plus complete building drawings with plumbing, HVAC, electrical, framing, and foundation, etc.
Complete Building Application

Note: Permits will be ready for pickup three weeks after submission.

These requirements are for new construction, additions or alterations.
Copy of Current Homebuilders License
Form surveys must be turned in before the final slab inspection inspection is done; this must be done by an engineer
One sets of drawings
Permit application completely filled out front and back
Plot plan stamped by an architect or engineer
Residential / commercial contractors and sub contractors must have a City of Calera business license prior to final inspector being called in; this will be checked
Signed copy from Health Department on installation acceptance of private sewage disposal systems at time of application submittal

Note: Permits will be ready for pickup 72 hours after submission. Proof of Utility Tap fees will be required at the time of purchase.