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Once a permit expires without the required inspections, the project is considered non-compliant and in violation of the building construction laws and building codes adopted by the Baldwin County Commission. Any further work conducted on the project may result in Stop Work Orders, penalty fees of $150.00 per day, and disconnection of power.
In accordance with the adopted International Building Code (IBC), a permit becomes invalid if work is not initiated on the authorized site within 180 days of issuance, or if the work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after it has commenced. Similarly, the adopted International Residential Code (IRC) specifies that a permit is also considered invalid if work has not started on the authorized site within 180 days of issuance, or if more than 180 days pass between inspections.
Here are three options you may consider to bring the project back into compliance or to close your file:
*NOTE: When the Building Department permit expires, all approvals from the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Department also expire. If the property is county-zoned and/or required a Zoning Site Plan Approval (Land Use Certificate) from Baldwin County P&Z, your application will be sent to P&Z for review before the Permit Reactivation Request or new Building Permit can be approved. If the property is zoned by the Town of Elberta, Town of Magnolia Springs, or Town of Perdido Beach, and/or required a Land Use Certificate from those towns, you must obtain P&Z approval from them before applying for the Permit Reactivation Request or a new Building Permit.