The Mills County, Iowa Building & Safety Department is responsible for the management of building permits within the County.

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Building & Safety

Mission

The Building and Safety Department provides quality service to the community in a manner that is comprehensive, efficient and knowledgeable. We continue our commitment to excellent public safety and quality of life, by building strong relationships and partnerships with residents, businesses, and the development communities; through innovative programming, technology and the enforcement of the highest standards of codes.

Goal

The goal of the Building and Safety Department is to provide excellent public service, by expanding broadening and enhancing communication with our customers, while maintaining a comprehensive countywide construction and code enforcement program.

Codes

The County has adopted and will maintain the State of Iowa Building Codes as Follows:
2006 International Building Code
2006 International Residential Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
2006 Uniform Plumbing Code
2005 National Electrical Code
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2006 International Existing Bldg Code
2006 International Energy Conservation Code
2006 International Property Maintenance Code
(All local amendments and codes as pertinent)

On Line Access

Buildingdepartment.com is an online permitting system that gives applicants the option to use their computer when initiating online applications for permits on simple projects. Additional benefits that are offered are:
The ability to schedule and check inspection results.
Review the status of plan check applications.
Access to review case, land parcel and permit information.

For more information log on to

www.buildingdepartment.com

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Address of
Engineers office:
403 Railroad Avenue
Glenwood, IA.


Hours Office is open:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Phone Number:
(712) 527-4347

FAX Number:
(712) 527-4439


Department Head:
Darin Whatcott,
Chief Building Official


Employees:
Shawna Hedegaard,
Office Manager


Holly Brown,
Building Permit Technician



Building Forms:
Downloadable forms
used in the Building & Safety office



Building Guides:
Downloadable building guides from the Building & Safety office


Links:
Iowa Building Code Bureau

Other Related Links:
Iowa Department
of Transportation


Iowa One Call
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