Building

Building Department

The Building Department is responsible for issuing construction permits within Fairbanks city limits. This process typically includes plan review, permit issuance and inspection of projects from the ground up. The Department is also responsible for the adoption and amendment process of nearly a dozen codes relating to plumbing, electrical, mechanical and structural, for both new and some existing construction. As well as the enforcement of these codes, the Building Department responds to legitimate complaints regarding sub-standard housing and dangerous buildings.

The Building Department is responsible for the plan review and inspection of all residential and commercial structures built or remodeled within the city limits of Fairbanks.

HOW TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT:

For projects which do not require plans and other data, permit applications may be downloaded, completed, then FAXED to (907) 459-6719. Otherwise applications must accompany plans.

Please follow the instructions below and then choose the appropriate download(s) here.

• THE PERMIT APPLICATION

  • YOU: Complete all numbered spaces of the Building Permit Application and sign the document.
  • YOU: Attach this application to two sets (for commercial projects also include an electronic PDF document of the plans) of your complete plans which include the items called for in the Residential Plan Submittal Checklist.

Note: A Zoning Permit from the Fairbanks North Star Borough Planning Department must also be included. As well, you must identify which method of Energy Compliance you have selected.

• PLAN REVIEW

  • WE: Review plans for compliance with the applicable codes and local amendments as adopted by the City of Fairbanks. If the plans are complete, the plan review will take approximately 6 to 10 working days. We will identify the corrections necessary in a written plan review. If major corrections are required, the plans may be returned for further correction, or you will be contacted in order to arrange for a meeting to resolve deficiencies.

• PERMIT ISSUANCE

  • WE: Will notify you when your plan review and building permit are ready. At this time the reviewer/inspector will meet with you to provide clarification regarding deficiencies or omissions in the plans, as well as answer any questions you may have. The building permit fees are paid at that time and one set of the corrected plans is returned along with all pertinent handouts. Separate permits are required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work. These permits are usually secured by subcontractors.

• INSPECTIONS

  • YOU: Are required to call for inspections before work is covered. Refer to the list of required inspections for specifics on when inspections must be requested.

Please note that the person doing the work is responsible for arranging for the inspection and that inspections should be requested 24 hours in advance. For Inspections call: 459-6720. 

Department Staff