Auburn, AL Building Safety: Building Permits (2026)

2 of the International Existing Building Code as referenced, and any portions modified elsewhere in Article III, and declares the result 'part of the law of the city,' citable as the International Building Code of the city. Sec. 5-43 then amends specific technical sections, covering sprinkler thresholds for Group R occupancies, floor-area allowances for assembly spaces, guard requirements on elevated walking surfaces, and accessibility for pools and spas. On the enforcement side, Sec. 5-1 blocks any utility corporation from connecting natural gas, water or electric power to an unimproved tract until the building inspector certifies that the owner has secured a city permit for the structure being erected, unless no permit is required for that particular improvement or service is already established by contract.

Sec. 00 per thousand dollars of value up to $50,000 and stepping down per additional thousand above that, and separately prices electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fuel-gas permits. If work requiring a permit starts before one is obtained, Sec. 5-7 doubles the fee, though paying double doesn't excuse compliance with the rest of the code or other prescribed penalties.