The City of Leeds Fire Department - Building Safety Division is responsible for the permitting and inspection of construction (including new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, and remodeling) throughout the City's building permitting jurisdiction as required by the International Building Codes. 

Building Codes

The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions that include product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification. The Code Council's codes, standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

The Leeds City Council has adopted and enforced the International Code Series

International Building Code, 2015

International Residential Code, 2015

International Mechanical Code, 2015

International Plumbing Code, 2015

International Fuel Gas Code, 2015

International Energy Conservation Code, 2015

National Electric Code, 2011 for Commercial Buildings and Residential Buildings containing more than two dwelling units

Note

Should any of the above-adopted codes have a minimum requirement that is in conflict, the more restrictive requirement will prevail and will be required.

Commercial Checklist

View the Commercial Checklist (PDF)

Self Certification Program & One Permit

The City of Leeds announces the new Self-Certification and One Permit programs for Home Builders and Contractors. We are very excited about these new processes for our citizens and contractors in our city. The City of Leeds is the first city in Alabama to offer the self-certification process for permitting. The One Permit allows the licensed Home Builder or General Contractor to apply for and be issued One Permit for a project. Implementing these new permits will make the permitting process easier for the citizens and contractors, and either process is officially available.

View more information on the Self Certification Program and One Permit.