Mission
Protecting life safety and improving the quality of life of our citizens and their neighborhoods through dedicated service and enforcement of the building codes and city ordinances.
The building department conducts inspections on commercial and residential construction projects, as well as, locate and monitor un-safe and vacant structures for potential demolition and/or rehabilitation. We issue permits and licenses to contractors and manage the city’s code enforcement efforts, such as property maintenance and cleanliness of premises. The grass and weed control program is an added division of code enforcement that is managed through the building department and plays a vital role in our successful property management program. We serve as a resource to contractors, developers and citizens and provide assistance when needed in the areas of construction and code enforcement.
BUILDING COMMISSION
The building commission board members meet the first Monday of the month at 4:00 P.M. beginning in January.
Building Department: 812-948-5371
Kathy Smith Ext: 132
ksmith@cityofnewalbany.com (all questions or application in regards to the Building Dept. are to e-mailed to this address)
Code Enforcement and Grass and Weed 812-948-5309
John Burger Ext: 133 jburger@cityofnewalbany.com
Whitney Ginkins Ext: 129 wginkins@cityofnewalbany.com
Dennis Smith Ext: 454 dsmith@cityofnewalbany.com
ORDINANCE FEE
PERMIT APPLICATIONS
NOTE: FENCE PERMITS are given through the Planning & Zoning.
Residential Permits
Commercial Permits
Commercial HVAC and/or Appliance Permit
Application for Fire Protection System Installation
Meter Inspection Permit
Fire Protection System
License Renewals:
Download the License Application for New and Renewal
STAFF
Russ Segraves – Building Commissioner
Kathy Smith – Building Department Administrator
Dennis Smith – Code Enforcement Officer
John Burger – Code Enforcement Officer
Whitney Ginkins – Administrative Assistant
BUILDING COMMISSION REFERENCES
- State of Indiana – Department of Homeland Security
- Indiana Association of Building Officials
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Water
- Indiana Landmarks
- IDHS Fire & Building Code Enforcement
- IDHS Fire Prevention & Building Safety Commission/Code Services
- International Code Council
- National Fire Protection Association
- United States Access Board
Russ Segraves
Building Commissioner
311 Hauss Square,
Room 309
New Albany, IN 47150-3586
(812) 948-5371
rsegraves@cityofnewalbany.com
