Building Safety in Ascension Parish, LA (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
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Building Permits
Before touching a wall, wiring line or plumbing system in unincorporated Ascension Parish, the owner or their agent must apply to the Building Official and obtain a permit. Ascension Parish Code § 6-5 covers new construction, additions, alterations, demolition, moves and any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing work, with narrow exemptions for small sheds, minor repairs and cosmetic finish work.
Ascension Parish Building Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsAscension Parish Code § 6-5(500)
500. Permit required. Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this title, or to cause any such work to be performed...
Electrical Permits
Unincorporated Ascension Parish requires a permit before installing, altering or replacing any electrical system under Sec. 6-1(b), applying the National Electric Code as adopted by the state Uniform Construction Code Council under Sec. 6-2. Residential new-construction electrical work runs a flat $200 fee; other residential electrical work is $50.
Ascension Parish Electrical Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsAscension Parish Code §§ 6-1(b), 6-2 (204.5)
(b)Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of any building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the technical codes, or to cause any such work to be done, without...
Plumbing Permits
Unincorporated Ascension Parish requires a permit before installing, altering, repairing or replacing any plumbing system under Sec. 6-1(b), applying the International Plumbing Code as adopted by the state Uniform Construction Code Council. Residential new-construction plumbing runs a $200 flat fee; other residential plumbing work is $50.
Ascension Parish Plumbing Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsAscension Parish Code §§ 6-1(b), 6-2 (204.3)
(b)Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of any building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the technical codes, or to cause any such work to be done, without...
Building Inspections
Any construction that needed a permit in unincorporated Ascension Parish has to pass the Building Official's inspections before work is covered up. Ascension Parish Code § 6-9 lists the required stages: footing and foundation, concrete slab or under-floor, framing, energy efficiency, and a final inspection, plus separate inspections for mechanical, plumbing, electrical and gas systems.
Ascension Parish Building Inspection Stages
Some RestrictionsAscension Parish Code § 6-9(900), (918)
900. General. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. ... 918. Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official.
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