HOME CITY NEWS CITY CALENDAR GOVERNMENT I WANT TO.. DEPARTMENTS Contact Us 623 Garrison Ave. Room 405 Fort Smith, AR 72901 Phone: 479-784-2206 Fax: 479-784-1030 Email: buildingsafety@fortsmithar.gov More Information Building Permits Online Permitting Res. Construction Requirements Comm. Construction Requirements Sign Permits City of Fort Smith Adopted Codes Inspection Requirements Requirements for Contractors Information on Hiring a Contractor Permit Fee Schedule Links Building Safety FAQ Building Safety Downloads Building Permits Building Safety Misc. Documents Print Director of Building Services: Jimmie Deer Building Safety Division The objective of the Department of Building Services is to ensure the built environment protects the public’s health, safety, and general welfare. Building Safety does this by issuing proper permits for approved construction, ensuring construction plans comply with codes and by inspecting construction for compliance to the applicable State and local construction codes. City staff ensures that construction meets the currently adopted Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Arkansas Plumbing and Gas Codes, Arkansas Mechanical Code, Arkansas Energy Code and the Arkansas National Electric Code. Please contact the city building department at 479.784.2206 for specific information that is applicable to your specific project. The Building Services Department also ensures that construction work is performed by properly licensed professionals and tradesmen on construction projects. The Building Department staff can assist with specific information and direction concerning the State and City requirements for licensing and registration. Examples of construction that requires a building permit include: New Construction Additions Remodeling Alterations Portable Buildings Driveways Siding Roofs Demolitions Grade and Fill Swimming Pools Signs Cell Towers Parking Lots Residential Fences over 6' tall Retaining Walls over 4' Tall Carports and Decks For step by step instructions on obtaining a building permit, please click here. Building Inspector: (479) 784-2239 or (479) 784-2240 Electrical Inspector: (479) 784-2233 or (479) 784-2234 Mechanical Inspector: (479) 784-2238 or (479) 784-2475 Plumbing Inspector: (479) 784-2215 or (479) 784-2475 Director of Building Services: Jimmie Deer (479) 784-2235 Building Inspections/Plans Manager: Jesse Bennett (479) 784-2213 Permit Officer: Kelly Hicks (479) 784-2288 Building Inspector: Ed DeWitt (479) 784-2240 Building Inspector: (479) 784-2239 Electrical Inspector: Danny King (479) 784-2233 Electrical Inspector: Danny Goines (479) 784-2234 HVACR Inspector: Dennis Curry (479) 784-2238 Plumbing Inspector: James Coleman (479)784-2475 HVACR/Plumbing Inspector: Darrell Eads (479) 784-2215 Administrative Coordinator: Leona Collins (479) 784-2206 Copyright © 2021 City of Fort Smith Login