Building Division
The Building Division is responsible for permit processing, plan checking, and inspection services for both public and private projects. Permits are required anytime a building or structure, or any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical system is to be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, relocated, removed, converted, or demolished. Generally, plans are needed for new construction and major remodels. Please contact the Building Division if you are unsure if plans are required to be submitted with permit applications. |
| Business License Required for Contractors |
If you are hiring a contractor to work on you home, be sure to contact this department to be sure the contractor has a local license. All contractors working in Kerman must have a license registered with the City (an out of town license in not sufficient.) Building Inspections The Building Department is responsible for inspecting the construction of all new and existing structures for conformity with approved plans and permits and for compliance with state and local building code requirements. Inspections are required after obtaining a building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permit. You will be informed of the required inspections for your project when your permit is issued. Contact the Building Division when your project is ready for inspections. |
When requesting an inspection, be prepared to provide the following information: Job site Address
When the inspector arrives, please be sure that you: Have your permit and job card on the job site. |
| Permit Processing |
The Building Division processes building permit applications, collects permit fees and development fees, and issue buildings permit for various residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects within the City of Kerman. We suggest you contact the Building Division before you being constructing or altering a building or structure, or any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical system. Appropriate permits may be required for your project. To obtain a Building Permit Application, please follow the link below. After submitting a permit application with the City, the property owner will be required to pay the associated fees and sign the permit. |
| Plan Review |
The Building Division reviews plans to insure that the building structure, electrical mechanical, plumbing, handicap accessibility, and energy usage is in compliance with all state and city adopted construction codes. The Building Division uses a professional outside agency for most plan check services. Please contact the Building Division to determine if plan checks must be submitted with your permit applications . |
| Plan Check Requirements: |
For residential and commercial projects - 3 complete sets of plans. Sets typically include: Site Plan, Foundation Plan, floor Plans, Elevations, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Roof Framing, Etc. Note: Required plans depend on the scope of the project. Call the building Division for more information about the plan submittal for plan review. |
Building Division Forms and Other Documents |
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