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City of Forsyth Missouri

City of Forsyth MissouriCity of Forsyth MissouriCity of Forsyth Missouri
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Building and Planning

 

  • 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. 

Permits

The City of Forsyth typically requires permits for the following Commercial and Residential projects

 

 New Buildings                      Additions

 Renovations                         Demolitions

 Prefabricated Structures   Temporary Building

 Electrical Systems              HVAC Systems    

 Plumbing Systems    


The versions of the ICC codes that have been adopted are:

     2021 Building Code

     2021 Residential Code

     2021 Energy Conservation Code

     2021 Existing Building Code

     2021 Fuel Gas Code

     2021 Mechanical Code

     2021 Plumbing Code

     2021 Fire Code

     2020 National Electrical Code


ICC Codes can be found online at https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes

 

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.       

Applications and Ordinances

2022 Building Permit Application (pdf)Download
2022 Building Permit Site Plan (pdf)Download

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 projects require plans to be drawn and submitted for review.  This is when the various departments look over your plans to ensure  that your 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 three (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 projects under review at the time of your 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.

New Construction Sewer and Water

  •  Commercial Tap fee for sewer is $500 minimum charge
  •  Commercial Tap fee for water is $500 minimum charge   
  •  Commercial Water deposit is $200      
  •  Residential Tap fee for sewer is $500 minimum charge     
  •  Residential Tap fee for water is $500 minimum charge     
  •  Residential Water deposit is $100       


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 inspections you will 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 an 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.

for information or inspections, please call

office 417 546-4763 --  cell 417 251-1377  --  email wmattegat@forsythmo.gov

Will Mattegat, Building Inspector

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08:00 am – 04:00 pm

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