Mechanical & Gas Permits

The City of Hoover has adopted the 2009 International Mechanical Code and the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code.  Copies of these codes are located in the Hoover Library Reference Section or may be purchased from the International Code Congress by calling 205-591-1853 or online at www.iccsafe.org.

Mechanical permits are required for all mechanical work performed in the City of Hoover including furnace and air conditioning installation and replacements, duct installation, and gas conversions.

Repair work to existing mechanical systems does not require a permit. A licensed contractor or the property owner must, however, perform repair work to existing mechanical systems.

Gas permits are required for all installations, repairs, and alterations to gas lines and gas systems.  A master gas fitter must perform all work on gas lines and systems.

Prerequisites for obtaining a Mechanical & Gas Permit are as follows:

  1. Evidence that the contractor performing the work has a current Master Gas Fitter Card from the Alabama Plumber & Gas Fitters Board or has a State of Alabama HVAC card, whichever is applicable. Call our office for a list of reciprocating states.
  2. The contractor performing the work must be licensed with the City of Hoover
  3. Address or location that the work will be performed
  4. A building permit, if applicable
  5. A description of work to be performed

Permit fees are calculated based on the work to be performed.  A fee schedule is provided on the application form.  The minimum permit fee is $54.00.  Blank permit applications can be provided to applicants by fax by calling the telephone number listed below.  Completed permit applications must, however, be submitted for processing by mail or in person and must be accompanied by fee payment.

A property owner is allowed to purchase a mechanical permit but only a properly licensed Master Gas fitter will be allowed to purchase a gas permit.

Inspections, by this department, are required on all work performed. 

Alabama Gas Corporation will not set a gas meter without a release from the Hoover Inspection Services Department.

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