Section 45-45-70 - Adoption of Laws and Codes; Inspectors; Fees

(a) In Madison County, the county commission shall adopt building laws and codes by ordinance which shall apply to all commercial or industrial improvements in the county. The building laws and codes of the county commission shall not apply to any municipality which is enforcing its building code and law within the corporate limits of the municipality without the express consent of the municipality. The county commission may employ building inspectors to see that its laws and codes are not violated and that the plans and specifications for commercial or industrial buildings are not in conflict with the ordinances of the county and may exact fees to be paid by the owner of property inspected. The fees for permits and inspections provided for herein shall be set so that the fees shall be revenue and performance neutral, reflecting the functions of the inspection department of the county as reflected in its charter.(b) This section shall not apply to improvements intended to be used for agricultural purposes. (Act 2004-100, p. 133, § 1.)