The Building Department is located at the City warehouse at 555 S. Section Street in Fairhope.

Erik Cortinas, Building Official 990-0141
Murray Authement, Assistant Building Official 990-2876
Joe Scott, Building Inspector 990-2878
William Nelson, Building Inspector 990-0116
Tom Odom, Fire & Safety Inspector 929-0362
Karen Bung, Permit Technician 990-2874
Building Inspection Request Line 990-0153

The Building Inspection and Permitting Division is responsible for :

  • Issuing building permits.
  • Performing inspections on all building components, including structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire safety.
  • Code enforcement.
  • Enforcing landscape guidelines.
  • Developing and enforcing environmental protection measures, such as storm water and erosion control regulations.

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** New 2012 Building Codes **