Inspections/Permits

For all potential MOBILE HOME owners:  Please note that you MUST have your permit completed before you place your Mobile Home in the City of Byram.

All contractors doing work in Byram are required to provide the City with a copy of their current license (Contractor License from the State of Mississippi ONLY), $5000 contractor bond (payable to the City of Byram), copy of their project contract, and a Certificate of General Liability insurance. A $25 annual registration fee is also required. A registration form must be completed and submitted before any work commences.Permits are required for the following: building, remodeling, roofing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pool, demolition, mobile homes, moving a structure and signs. Fees are calculated on construction value.The City of Byram has adopted the 2012 Edition of the International Codes as follows:
*International Building Code – 2012 Edition. Less and Except (Sections [R]901 through [R]903 and IFC 13.31.040.   *International Residential Code – 2012 Edition.  *International Fuel Gas Code – 2012 Edition. – To Section [A]108 replace [specify offense] with, “misdemeanor”, replace [amount} with “$1000.00,” replace [number of (days] with “90 days”.  *International Mechanical Code – 2012 Edition. Less and Except (Sections [A]103 1, [A]103.2, [A]103.3, [A]106.5.3, and 109). To Section 108.4 replace [specify offense] with, “misdemeanor”, replace [amount} with “$1000.00”, replace [number of (days] with “90 days”.  *International Plumbing Code – 2012 Edition  *National Electric Code – 2011 Edition *International Fire Code – 2012 Edition. To Section 109.4 replace [specify offense] with, “misdemeanor”, replace [amount} with “$1000.00”, replace [number of (days] with “90 days.”  *International Energy Conservation Code – 2012 Edition.