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Opening a Lodging Business

Prospective lodging operators must submit architectural drawings and operational plans to the JCDH Food & Lodging Protection Division for review.

 
This plan review is required for:
  • New construction
  • Remodeling
  • Conversions or changes of ownership
 

Submissions must include the building layout, number of rooms, equipment specifications, contractor and architect information, and projected construction timelines. Approval of plans ensures regulatory compliance before construction or renovation begins.

After plans are approved, an inspector will visit the establishment to confirm compliance with the specifications and lodging requirements. Once these are met, a permit will be issued.

Please use the link below for the application and guidance documents.

Central Health Center
(Guy M. Tate)

1400 Sixth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Clinics
(205) 588-5234

Programs
(205) 933-9110
Eastern Health Center
601 West Blvd Roebuck
Birmingham, AL 35206
Programs and Clinics
(205) 588-5234
Western Health Center
631 Bessemer Super Hwy
Midfield, AL 35228
Programs and Clinics
(205) 588-5234
Hours of Operation:
All Centers are open 7:45am to 4:30pm. Phone lines for clinic appointments open at 7:00am Monday through Friday.
 

If this is a Medical Emergency call 911.
If you are a patient and need to reach your health care team after business hours for non-life threatening conditions, call (205) 588-5234.



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