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Permits

Mission Statement:

The mission of the City of Gonzales Building Department is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters, emergency responders and general public during emergency operations.

For any questions with contractors license, or permits please contact:

Wanda Fobb
Permit Technician


225 647-9547
wanda@gonzalesla.com

Alvin Broussard, CBO
DPW Director


225 647-9547
alvin@gonzalesla.com

Jerry Self, CBO
Building Official
Enforcement Officer


225 647-9576
jerry@gonzalesla.com

Dustin Gautreau, CBO
Building Inspector
Enforcement Officer


225 647-9547
dustin@gonzalesla.com

Jackie Baumann, P.E.
Chief Engineer
Department of Public Works

225 647-2841
jackie@gonzalesla.com

Permit Application Forms

 

Permits are required for:

arrow Electrical
arrow Plumbing
arrow Heating & Air
arrow Building
arrow Pools
arrow Signs
arrow Banners
arrow Garage Sales
arrow Fence

Building Codes that are currently enforced in the
City Of Gonzales

1. 2009 International Building Code, and Chapter 1
    *  Exc1ude Chapter 11. Accessibility, Chapter 27. Eletrical, and Chapter 29.        Plumbing  Systems.

2. 2009 International Mechanical Code     

3. 2009 International Fuel Gas Code

4. 2008 National Electrical Code

5. 2000 Louisiana State Plumbing Code

6. 2009 International Existing Building

7. 2009 International residential Building Code & Appendix J and Chapter 1.

8. All sprinkler and fire suppression systems along with ADA accessibility is     enforced by the Louisiana State Fire Marshal Office 225-925-4920     www.sfm.dps.louisiana.gov

All residential and commercial construction must be built to the specification of 111 mph wind speed design or greater. The snow load here is zero.


 

 

City of Gonzales Code of Ordinances

 

Flood Zone Information

The City of Gonzales and the Community Rating System would like to inform the community that there is a map provided for viewing at this office for flood zone information.

 

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