Building Code Enforcement

WHAT'S THE NEXT STEP?

On this page you will find the information on how to obtain permits issued by the Rapides Area Planning Commission along with other information to help you through the permit process.

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Before any of the steps below can be taken you must first have an Address. Information on obtaining an address can be found by clicking here. You will also need to have a Development Permit. There are additional requirements if you are in a Flood Zone.

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Obtain construction permit application from the local permit office and submit the application along with construction plans, and any required prior approvals (i.e. flood zone, zoning approval, and sewer approval). Engineered drawings may be required for structural steel construction or any construction outside the scope of the 2012 IRC ($200.00 plan review fee will be due at this time). See the Minimum Residential Plan Submittal Requirements sheet.
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The code official and inspectors will review the application and drawings for code compliance. If any more information is required, the inspector will contact you.
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The permit Office will contact you when the application/permit is approved and ready to be picked up. All permit/inspection fees are due at this time. See the Residential Fee Schedule sheet.
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You are now ready to start construction. Please request inspections 1 business day* in advance. Inspection requests can either be phoned or faxed into the office. At each inspection, the inspector will leave an inspection notice and sticker notifying you of the result of the inspection. Once an inspection has been approved, you may move onto the next phase. See the Residential Inspection Guidelines sheet.
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When all final inspections have been approved, a certificate of occupancy will be signed and sent to you from the building official.

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Obtain construction permit application from the local permit office and submit the application along with construction plans, and any required prior approvals (i.e. flood zone, zoning approval, and sewer approval). Engineered drawings may be required for structural steel construction or any construction outside the scope of the 2012 IRC ($200.00 plan review fee will be due at this time). See the Minimum Residential Plan Submittal Requirements sheet.
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The code official and inspectors will review the application and drawings for code compliance. If any more information is required, the inspector will contact you.
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The permit Office will contact you when the application/permit is approved and ready to be picked up. All permit/inspection fees are due at this time. See the Residential Fee Schedule sheet.
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You are now ready to start construction. Please request inspections 1 business day* in advance. Inspection requests can either be phoned or faxed into the office. At each inspection, the inspector will leave an inspection notice and sticker notifying you of the result of the inspection. Once an inspection has been approved, you may move onto the next phase. See the Residential Inspection Guidelines sheet.
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When all final inspections have been approved, a certificate of occupancy will be signed and sent to you from the building official.
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Obtain construction permit application from the local permit office and submit the application along with construction plans, and any required prior approvals (i.e. flood zone, zoning approval, sewer approval, and approved state fire marshal’s approved plan review).
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The building official will review the application and State Fire Marshal approved plans for uniform construction code compliance. There MUST be two sets of plans brought to the building official: 1. The plan the fire Marshal reviewed. 2. The plan for the Building official to review. See the Minimum Commercial Plan Review Requirements sheet. The building official will contact you when the application and plans are approved and ready to be picked up. All permit/inspection fees are due at this time. See the fee schedules at the top of this page.
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You are now ready to start construction. Please request inspections 24 hours in advance. At each inspection, the inspector will leave an inspection notice and sticker notifying you of the result of the inspection. Once an inspection has been approved, you may move on to the next phase. See the Commercial Inspection Guidelines sheet.
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When all final inspections have been approved, a certificate of occupancy will be signed and sent to you from the building official.

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Obtain construction permit application from the local permit office and submit the application along with construction plans, and any required prior approvals (i.e. flood zone, zoning approval, and sewer approval). Engineered drawings may be required for structural steel construction or any construction outside the scope of the 2012 IRC ($200.00 plan review fee will be due at this time). See the Minimum Residential Plan Submittal Requirements sheet.
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The code official and inspectors will review the application and drawings for code compliance. If any more information is required, the inspector will contact you.
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The permit Office will contact you when the application/permit is approved and ready to be picked up. All permit/inspection fees are due at this time. See the Residential Fee Schedule sheet.
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You are now ready to start construction. Please request inspections 1 business day* in advance. Inspection requests can either be phoned or faxed into the office. At each inspection, the inspector will leave an inspection notice and sticker notifying you of the result of the inspection. Once an inspection has been approved, you may move onto the next phase. See the Residential Inspection Guidelines sheet.
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When all final inspections have been approved, a certificate of occupancy will be signed and sent to you from the building official.
Step 1

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Obtain construction permit application from the local permit office and submit the application along with construction plans, and any required prior approvals (i.e. flood zone, zoning approval, sewer approval, and approved state fire marshal’s approved plan review).
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The building official will review the application and State Fire Marshal approved plans for uniform construction code compliance. There MUST be two sets of plans brought to the building official: 1. The plan the fire Marshal reviewed. 2. The plan for the Building official to review. See the Minimum Commercial Plan Review Requirements sheet. The building official will contact you when the application and plans are approved and ready to be picked up. All permit/inspection fees are due at this time. See the fee schedules at the top of this page.
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You are now ready to start construction. Please request inspections 24 hours in advance. At each inspection, the inspector will leave an inspection notice and sticker notifying you of the result of the inspection. Once an inspection has been approved, you may move on to the next phase. See the Commercial Inspection Guidelines sheet.
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When all final inspections have been approved, a certificate of occupancy will be signed and sent to you from the building official.
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If your property does not have an assigned 911 address one will be issued to your property at the Rapides Area Planning Commission. You must either have a survey of your property, or a Property plat that can be obtained in the Alexandria courthouse in the Rapides Parish Tax Assessors office for free.
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If your property does have an address or you have acquired one from The Planning Commission, you must go to the health department to obtain a sewer permit for all new and existing septic systems.

     Sewer Approval Requirements

     i. Proof of Ownership

     ii. Property Owner Signature

     iii. Physical Address

     iv. Site Inspection

     v. Checklist &State tag from installer
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Obtain this Manufactured Home Information for your permit:
- Serial Number or Vin Number
- Size
- Make and Model
- Year
- HUD Label # (Red/Silver Tag)
- Tax ID (Black/White Sticker)
All existing homes inside Rapides Parish have this ID. ALL new homes or homes bought outside of Rapides Parish will be issued this ID at RAPC.
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Bring your Sewer Permit back to RAPC and start the permit process. Manufactured Home Permits are $125.00 and this fee must be paid before the permit is issued. This payment covers the development fee, permit fee, and inspection fee. Inspections will be scheduled upon request of the customer via ONLINE PORTAL or by phone at 318.487.5401. In case of failed inspection, an inspection report will be left on the property detailing items to be corrected. After corrections, the customer must call for re-inspection.

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