Commercial Permit

Commercial Building Permits

Please review the requirements for permit issuance below. For fees associated with each permit, please refer to the Permit Fee Schedule. For current code editions, please refer to the Building Department Current Code Editions. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Building Department at 334-448-2740.

Please note that any contract of $50,000 or more for commercial structures requires a State of Alabama General Contractors License. For information pertaining to this license, please contact the State Licensing Board for General Contractors.

Building Permit

Requirements & Guidelines

Review the requirements and guidelines before submitting your Building Permit Application:

General Contractor must have State of Alabama General Contractor License
Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department – 334-448-2730
Four complete sets of plans with an Alabama architect stamp (*Can be submitted digital for review)
Three complete sets of sprinkler plans bearing the permit number of the certified Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor
Three complete sets of Fire Alarm drawings bearing the seal of a professional engineer licensed in the State of Alabama or be submitted by a certified Fire Alarm Contractor
Site plan stamped by an Alabama architect or land surveyor
E-911 Verified Address Letter 334-291-5085 Russell911.com Dana Corbett danacorbett@russell911.com or Dennis Greene dennisgreene@russell911.com
Building Permit Application (see above)
Energy Forms:
Subcontractor List
Commercial Driveway Permit Application, if within the city limits
If outside the city limits, but within the police jurisdiction, call the Russell County Engineering Department at 334-298-7484
If building within the police jurisdiction, you must have septic tank approval from the Russell County Health Department: 334-297-0251

Accessory Building/Structure Permit

Requirements & Guidelines

Accessory Building/Structure Application

Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department 334-448-2730
Need a site plan showing the size, location and setbacks.

Electrical Permit

Requirements & Guidelines

Electrical Permit Application

Need to have a current State of Alabama Electrical License
Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department – 334-448-2730

Plumbing Permit

Requirements & Guidelines

Plumbing Permit Application

Need to have a current State of Alabama Plumbers License
Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department – 334-448-2730

Gas Fitting Permit

Requirements & Guidelines

Gas Fitting Permit Application

Need to have a current State of Alabama Gas Fitters License
Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department – 334-448-2730

HVAC / Mechanical Permit

Requirements & Guidelines

HVAC Permit Application

Need to have a current State of Alabama HVAC License
Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department – 334-448-2730
Please include the value amount of job on the application

Certificate of Occupancy

Requirements & Guidelines

Commercial structures must meet the approval of the City of Phenix City Fire Marshall
Must meet approval of a Code Enforcement Officer
For newly constructed building, must pass final inspection
Business License Application is required

Swimming Pool Permit

Requirements & Guidelines

Swimming Pool Permit Application

Must have State of Alabama License to install swimming pools
Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department – 334-448-2730
Need a site plan showing pool 10 feet from any structure
Must have fence

Fence Permit

Requirements & Guidelines

Fence Permit Application

Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department – 334-448-2730
Need a site plan showing fence size, height and location

Demolition Permit

Requirements & Guidelines

Demolition Permit Application

Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department – 334-448-2730

Sign Permit

Requirements & Guidelines

Sign Permit Application

Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department – 334-448-2730
Site plan stamped by Alabama architect or land surveyor
Two complete sets of plans with an Alabama architect stamp (one will be returned, one kept on file in the Building Department)
Provide the UL Approved number(s) for lighted signs

House Moving Permit

Requirements & Guidelines

House Moving Permit Application

Must have City of Phenix City Business License: Finance Department – 334-448-2730

Construction Industry Craft Training Fees

Effective October 1, 2016

As required per Act 2015-308 of the Alabama Legislature, there shall be a fee of $1.00 for every $1,000 for the issuance of non-residential construction building permits.