Inspections & Permits
The Inspections & Permits department is responsible for plan reviews, code enforcement, building permits, Certificates of Occupancy and inspections for structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, natural gas and propane gas work.
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Inspections & Permits Contact
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Wyatt Pugh
Director of Inspections & Permits
- Adopted building codes
- Construction code questions
- ICC plan review and building safety
Stephanie Hancock
Administrative Supervisor
- Applications and intake
- Fees, payments and accounting
- Inspection request routing
Candace Cheek
Administrative Assistant
- Applications and intake
- Fees, payments and accounting
- Inspection request routing
Sherri Williams
Code Compliance Administrator
- Condemnation and abatement process
- Floodplain and NFIP questions
- Property maintenance complaints
Dale Hall
Inspector
- Plumbing inspections
- Mechanical inspections
- Gas inspections
Ray Filmore
Plan Review
- Adopted building codes
- Construction code questions
- ICC plan review and building safety
Building, Engineering & Zoning Department
A department newsletter with updates on permitting, building codes, zoning and other information affecting property owners, contractors, design professionals and community stakeholders.
READ SEPTEMBER 2026 NEWSLETTER ↗In This Issue
Ordinance 2976 funds the trade academy
Outdoor-outlet enforcement resumes Sept. 1
Pouring early is at the owner's risk
Know your right-of-way before you dig
1–25 spaces still needs one van space
A retirement and a new certification
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From Plans to Final Inspection
The department helps guide projects through review, permitting, inspection and code compliance. Inspections are scheduled same day. Please call the morning of between 7–8 a.m. to speak with an inspector.
Plan Review
Review of construction documents and adopted building-code requirements.
Permits
Building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, natural gas and propane gas permits.
Inspections
Field inspections of permitted work and routing of inspection requests.
Code Compliance
Property maintenance complaints, condemnation, abatement and floodplain questions.