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Building and Planning
Richard Melton
Chief Building Inspector
The City of Forsyth Building Department would like to assist
you with your building project. We are available to answer
any questions that you might have in relation to building
codes as well as the City of Forsyth Ordinances. We hope
that the following will help you understand our Permit
Process:
When Is a Permit Required?
The City of Forsyth typically requires permits for the following
Commercial and residential projects:
* New Buildings
* Additions
* Renovations
* Demolitions
* Prefabricated Structures
* Temporary Building
* Mobile Homes
* Electrical Systems
* HVAC Systems
* Plumbing Systems
The list is not all inclusive, it is always a good idea to call the Building
Department (417) 546-4763 first, before you spend any money or start
a project.
How to Acquire a Permit…
Applications for building permits can be picked up at the City Hall.
If you have a fax machine, one can be faxed to you.
Once you get an application, complete the form and turn it in. We will
be happy to assist you in filling out this form. It is important to have
the 911 address of the location, your contractor's information and
the estimated value of the work being done.
Most project require plans to be drawn and submitted for review.
This is when the various departments look over your plans to ensure
that you construction project will be in compliance with the construction
codes and any local ordinances or state statutes. If your project is large
and needs to be reviewed by several departments then (3) sets of
plans need to be submitted for review. This number is needed to
ensure that most of the departments have their own copy and do
not have to wait for the plans to be passed on to them. This does
speed up your plan review process.
The typical plan review process takes some time, depending on the
amount of other project under review at the time of you submittal.
Some permits can be issued over the counter while others will take
longer to review.
A list of departments involved in various plan
reviews are as follows:
* Building Dept.
* Public Works
* Fire Dept.
* Health Dept. (Taney County)
Residential Permits…
New residential homes only require (3) sets of
plans. We have developed a new checklist,
which gives all the information that we need for
residential plan review. Our goal is to make single
family residence permits as easy as possible.
Fees…
Once you project has been approved, you will be notified
that the permit or permits are ready to be picked up and
the fees that will be due.
The permit fees are calculated with the formula:
Construction Permit = $4.25 per $1,000 of construction
value, with a minimum of $45.00.
For new construction the fees for Sewer and Water are as follows:
* Commercial Tap fee for sewer is $500
* Commercial Tap fee for water is $500
* Commercial Water deposit is $100
* Residential Tap fee for sewer is $500
* Residential Tap fee for water is $500
* Residential Water deposit is $50
You may come into the City Hall and ask for clarification if you
are required to pay any of the above fees.
The Inspection Process…
When you have received your permit and construction has begun, you will
need to call in for periodic inspections. If you are unsure of which one you
need do not hesitate to call and ask the building department. A good rule
of thumb is; If you are going to cover it up, it most likely needs to be
inspected. Examples would be before you pour concrete, install sheet rock,
etc. If you are unsure about the need for an inspection, please feel free to
call the Building Department.
The Appeal Process...
Those requesting exceptions to the Building Codes and City Ordinances may request and exemption by petitioning the Forsyth Board of Adjustments. A letter outlining the request can be mailed or dropped off at City Hall at 15405 US Highway 160 in Forsyth.
Questions…
At the City of Forsyth Building Department we are glad to answer any
questions that is not covered on this web site. Please feel free to call
us at (417) 546-4763
you with your building project. We are available to answer
any questions that you might have in relation to building
codes as well as the City of Forsyth Ordinances. We hope
that the following will help you understand our Permit
Process:
When Is a Permit Required?
The City of Forsyth typically requires permits for the following
Commercial and residential projects:
* New Buildings
* Additions
* Renovations
* Demolitions
* Prefabricated Structures
* Temporary Building
* Mobile Homes
* Electrical Systems
* HVAC Systems
* Plumbing Systems
The list is not all inclusive, it is always a good idea to call the Building
Department (417) 546-4763 first, before you spend any money or start
a project.
How to Acquire a Permit…
Applications for building permits can be picked up at the City Hall.
If you have a fax machine, one can be faxed to you.
Once you get an application, complete the form and turn it in. We will
be happy to assist you in filling out this form. It is important to have
the 911 address of the location, your contractor's information and
the estimated value of the work being done.
Most project require plans to be drawn and submitted for review.
This is when the various departments look over your plans to ensure
that you construction project will be in compliance with the construction
codes and any local ordinances or state statutes. If your project is large
and needs to be reviewed by several departments then (3) sets of
plans need to be submitted for review. This number is needed to
ensure that most of the departments have their own copy and do
not have to wait for the plans to be passed on to them. This does
speed up your plan review process.
The typical plan review process takes some time, depending on the
amount of other project under review at the time of you submittal.
Some permits can be issued over the counter while others will take
longer to review.
A list of departments involved in various plan
reviews are as follows:
* Building Dept.
* Public Works
* Fire Dept.
* Health Dept. (Taney County)
Residential Permits…
New residential homes only require (3) sets of
plans. We have developed a new checklist,
which gives all the information that we need for
residential plan review. Our goal is to make single
family residence permits as easy as possible.
Fees…
Once you project has been approved, you will be notified
that the permit or permits are ready to be picked up and
the fees that will be due.
The permit fees are calculated with the formula:
Construction Permit = $4.25 per $1,000 of construction
value, with a minimum of $45.00.
For new construction the fees for Sewer and Water are as follows:
* Commercial Tap fee for sewer is $500
* Commercial Tap fee for water is $500
* Commercial Water deposit is $100
* Residential Tap fee for sewer is $500
* Residential Tap fee for water is $500
* Residential Water deposit is $50
You may come into the City Hall and ask for clarification if you
are required to pay any of the above fees.
The Inspection Process…
When you have received your permit and construction has begun, you will
need to call in for periodic inspections. If you are unsure of which one you
need do not hesitate to call and ask the building department. A good rule
of thumb is; If you are going to cover it up, it most likely needs to be
inspected. Examples would be before you pour concrete, install sheet rock,
etc. If you are unsure about the need for an inspection, please feel free to
call the Building Department.
The Appeal Process...
Those requesting exceptions to the Building Codes and City Ordinances may request and exemption by petitioning the Forsyth Board of Adjustments. A letter outlining the request can be mailed or dropped off at City Hall at 15405 US Highway 160 in Forsyth.
Questions…
At the City of Forsyth Building Department we are glad to answer any
questions that is not covered on this web site. Please feel free to call
us at (417) 546-4763
Recent Forsyth Building Projects
Related Links of Interest
www.iccsafe.org
International Code Council
www.macaicc.com
Missouri Association of Code Administrators
www.smcoweb.org
Southwest Missouri Code Officials
Downloads
Building Permit Application
Permit Info Sheet