Inspections

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Welcome to the Inspections Division - a part of the Ames Fire Department.

Inspections Staff

Inspections Mission Statement

Assure Building Safety through Permits, Inspections, and Community Partnerships.

Office Hours:	7:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Location:	Our office is located on the second floor in the northwest corner (room 205) of the Ames City Hall at 515 Clark Avenue.
Parking:	Parking is available in the lot directly east of City Hall.
Phone:	515.239.5153
FAX:	515.239.5261
Email:	inspections@city.ames.ia.us

Public Meetings
Subscribe	To subscribe to code interpretations/updates via email click below: Building Plumbing/Mechanical Electrical All above Rental Housing
Special Notices:	New Information: Building Safety Week is May 5-11 Click to view the Mayor's Proclamation updated Apr 23, 2008 Junk Vehicles Wondering what to do with your junk vehicle? Click here for information updated Apr 23, 2008 New Building Permit and Inspection Fee Schedules: effective July 1, 2008 click here to view updated Apr 22, 2008 Des Moines HBA Region Fee Study-How Ames Compares click here to view updated March 25, 2008 Information: Codes (Building, Electrical, Mechanical,& Plumbing Code) Current Fees Click here to view Building Permit Fees Calculate residential permit fees based on square footage - click here to view (Updated Mar 28, 2008)

Email the Inspection Division: inspections@city.ames.ia.us