City of Florence

A building permit is required for every building constructed in the City; prior contact with the Building Department is required before constructing any accessory building or structure, and before any remodel, change of use, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, or demolition

Note: No standalone public list identified. General IBC exemptions apply as the basis of the adopted code. Confirm with Building Official at 601-845-5638.

Building code

2012 International Building Code (IBC), 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2012 International Fire Code (IFC), 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Contractor requirements

All contractors must hold a State of Mississippi Board of Contractors (MSBOC) certificate, post a $5,000 performance bond, carry minimum $500,000 commercial liability insurance, and carry worker's compensation insurance

1. 01
   Contact the Building Department prior to any construction, renovation, addition, demolition, change of use, or installation of an accessory structure to confirm permit requirements.
2. 02
   Download the appropriate permit application from the community development page (20+ applications available, including building permit, architectural review, conditional use, zoning variance, floodplain development, and telecommunications).
3. 03
   Gather required documents: application form, construction plans, contractor registration documents (bond, insurance, MSBOC certificate).
4. 04
   Contractor registration requirements must be satisfied before permit can be issued.
5. 05
   Submit completed application to the Building Department at City Hall.
6. 06
   Permit is issued upon approval.
7. 07
   Post permit on job site.
8. 08
   Schedule all eight required inspections through the Building Department as work progresses.
9. 09
   Final inspection leads to Certificate of Occupancy.

Source: Building Department ↗

In-person at City Hall or online via GovPayNow (requires prior department approval before paying online)

• 601-845-5638 (phone)
• 601-383-3376 (Building Official cell) (phone)

Inspection hours

Standard city hall hours; confirm with department

Typical sequence: Eight mandatory phases before occupancy: (1) Plumbing grounds (water stack test required), (2) Foundation, (3) Frame, mechanical, and electrical rough-in (gas test and brick-tie required), (4) Insulation (fire blocking required), (5) Electrical service, (6) Water and sewer connections (4-inch sewer pipe required), (7) Sidewalk (ADA compliant), (8) Final inspection