Construction

Effective March 7, 2023, The Enterprise City Council adopted the 2021 Edition of the following building codes as our standard codes:  International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Existing Building Code, Swimming Pool & Spa Code, International Property Maintenance, Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, and the 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code.  City Ordinances 03-07-2023 through 03-07-2023-I.

Fees

  • Projects with an estimated construction cost $5,000 or less will be assessed a $51.50 permit issuance fee.
  • Projects with an estimated construction cost over $5,000 will be assessed a $51.50 permit issuance fee plus an additional $3.09 per $1,000 in total construction cost.
  • For commercial projects, add $1.00 per $1,000 in construction cost for the State of Alabama Craft Fee.
  • Inspection fees are included in the cost of the building permit; however, reinspection fees are $50 for the first reinspection and doubled thereafter for each subsequent same type reinspection.


Documents

2021 Building Code Ordinance

Test Forms (PDF)

Permit Requirements

FAQs