INSPECTION/PERMITS
For all potential MOBILE HOME owners: Please note that you MUST have your permit completed before you place your Mobile Home in the City of Byram.
All contractors doing work in Byram are required to provide the City with a copy of their current license (Contractor License from the State of Mississippi ONLY), $5000 contractor bond (payable to the City of Byram), copy of their project contract, and a Certificate of General Liability insurance. A $25 annual registration fee is also required. A registration form must be completed and submitted before any work commences.
Permits are required for the following: building, remodeling, roofing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pool, demolition, mobile homes, moving a structure and signs. Fees are calculated on construction value.
The City of Byram has adopted the 2012 Edition of the International Codes as follows:
*International Building Code – 2012 Edition. Less and Except (Sections [R]901 through [R]903 and IFC 13.31.040. *International Residential Code – 2012 Edition. *International Fuel Gas Code – 2012 Edition. – To Section [A]108 replace [specify offense] with, “misdemeanor”, replace [amount} with “$1000.00,” replace [number of (days] with “90 days”. *International Mechanical Code – 2012 Edition. Less and Except (Sections [A]103 1, [A]103.2, [A]103.3, [A]106.5.3, and 109). To Section 108.4 replace [specify offense] with, “misdemeanor”, replace [amount} with “$1000.00”, replace [number of (days] with “90 days”. *International Plumbing Code – 2012 Edition *National Electric Code – 2011 Edition *International Fire Code – 2012 Edition. To Section 109.4 replace [specify offense] with, “misdemeanor”, replace [amount} with “$1000.00”, replace [number of (days] with “90 days.” *International Energy Conservation Code – 2012 Edition.
STREET
The Street department is responsible for maintaining Right-of-Ways and Streets. They also investigate concerns regarding erosion and drainage. If a citizen has a question or concern, they should call the City at 601-372-7791.
PRIVILEGE BUSINESS LICENSE
Anyone who conducts business in the City of Byram must obtain a Privilege License (State Code 27-17-9), except for businesses that are specifically exempted by state or federal statute. Privilege License fees are required to be paid prior to the opening of a business and are renewable on an annual basis, October 1 – September 30.
The amount of a privilege license is based upon the number of employees and type of business. Service businesses (including non-manufacturing and manufacturing) are calculated on the number of employees:
