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Physical
Address
201 Second Avenue NE
Cullman, Alabama 35055 |
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 278
Cullman, Alabama 35056-0278 |
Phone
(256) 775-7203 |
Fax
(256) 739-9351 |
The
City of Cullman Building Inspection Department provides for the
safety of the public through the enforcement of City of Cullman
construction codes. Chief Building Official is Mr. Rick Fulmer. The Building Inspection
Department is located in the municipal building across from Cullman
City Hall. Office hours are 8 a.m. and
4 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
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This department issues and tracks all permits for
building, plumbing, HVAC or electrical work to be performed within the
City of Cullman. Inspections are also performed on all construction
within the City of Cullman to determine compliance with the applicable
codes. This department also serves as the contact for all
planning and zoning matters, including plans review, setbacks, property
lines, easements, annexations and so forth.
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of the specific duties and responsibilities of this department:
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Performs field inspections to determine
compliance with the applicable codes.
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Reviews projects and drafting plans to
determine compliance with the applicable codes.
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Inspects work performed to determine
compliance with the applicable codes.
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Issues and tracks permits for building,
plumbing, HVAC or electrical work to be performed within the
City of Cullman.
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Provides information regarding the Board of
Zoning Adjustment & Appeals.
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Enforces the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Cullman.
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Provides information regarding the City of
Cullman Planning Commission.
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Enforces the
Subdivision Regulations of the City of Cullman.
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Provides information regarding the
Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeals.
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Provides flood zone, flood plain and flood
damage prevention information.
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Maintains and provides geographic
information.
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Issues Certificates of Occupancy.
- Procedures for New
Construction
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The following are simplified steps you should take
when building a new structure or performing work on an existing building
in the City of Cullman. The
following information is provided as a general guideline only. Other
rules and procedures may apply. Always contact the Building
Inspection Department for rules specific to the
type of work you plan to do.
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The City of Cullman assumes no
responsibility for any damages incurred, whether directly or
indirectly, as a result of errors, omissions or discrepancies
contained herein.
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If you will be hiring
a contractor you should verify that he is
licensed with the City of Cullman
by calling the
Office of the City Clerk at (256) 775-7109. You should
also check with the
Cullman County Tax/Revenue Enforcement Office to verify
that he is licensed with the County and the State, if he is
required to be. You may also act as your own general
contractor in some cases.
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A building
permit must be obtained from the
Building Inspections Department located across from Cullman
City Hall at 201 Second Avenue NE. You can obtain permits
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday. You should bring your plans with you for review at
the time you purchase your building permit.
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Inspections are required after
obtaining building, electrical, plumbing, gas or mechanical
permits. There are other types of inspections which vary due
to types of construction. Inspections may be obtained by
calling the Building Inspection Department at (256)
775-7203. To expedite the process, it is recommended that
you give the name of the contractor, the type of inspection,
the permit number and the proper address.
A four-hour notice is required or
inspections.
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After all
inspections have been completed and finalized, a Certificate
of Occupancy will be issued on all new buildings so that
they may be occupied.
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