Huntsville, AL Building Safety: Building Inspections (2026)

Huntsville requires a permit before most construction, electrical, plumbing, gas, or mechanical work begins (Sec. 7-61). Once concealment work like drywall or a slab pour is ready, the installer must notify the inspection department; work cannot be covered until it is inspected and approved, or until 24 hours pass, excluding weekends and holidays (Sec. 7-63). On large continuous jobs, inspections happen periodically as the work proceeds. No certificate of occupancy issues until every required inspection is approved and recorded (Sec. 7-61(c)), and inspectors may enter buildings at reasonable hours to verify compliance (Sec. 7-65).