Building Division

NOTICE: PERMITTING AND 

INSPECTION PROCEDURE CHANGES

Building Division Update 5/13/2021: Permitting and inspections conducted by the Building Division has returned to normal operations. Staff will continue to practice recommended public health precautions while conducting inspections and meeting with the public, such as wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. Virtual conferencing methods are preferred; however, in-person meetings are available upon request.

Responsibilities


The Building Division is responsible for enforcement of the city's building, residential-mechanical, property maintenance, nuisance and zoning codes.

Primary Activities


Primary Building Division activities include:
  • Ensuring that life safety codes and professional construction methods are adhered to during the construction process
  • Administering and coordinating all aspects of the residential and commercial building permit submittal, plan review, permit issuance, field inspections and escrow release processes
  • Ensuring that all residential and commercial properties are in compliance with the city's exterior property maintenance, nuisance and sign codes, Complaint Line (314) 442-2085
  • Ensuring that St. Louis County provides quality permit issuance and field inspection services as they pertain to all electrical, plumbing and commercial mechanical work completed within the city

Public Notice of New City Codes (Effective May 1, 2020)