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Alabama

Commercial Permitting Overview
Alabama operates under a local-control model for commercial building permits. Each city and county sets its own adoption of the International Building Code, with local amendments that vary widely. The Alabama Building Commission oversees state code adoption, but permitting, plan review, and inspections happen entirely at the municipal level. This creates a patchwork of requirements across our served jurisdictions that requires deep local knowledge to navigate efficiently.
Health Department Overview
In Alabama, health department approvals are handled at the county level through county health departments. Each county health department sets its own timeline for plan review and inspection, typically taking 10–25 days. Food service establishments require a separate health permit from the county health department before opening. The Alabama Department of Public Health provides statewide oversight but does not issue local permits.



