Process for Construction, Repairs, or Renovations

Fraternity House on Auburn University Property

All work at fraternity houses should be led by an officer of the fraternity house corporation, as they are the legal authority who has leased the property from Auburn University.

Contact a Licensed and Insured Contractor

Repairs and renovations conducted on Auburn University property must be conducted by licensed and insured contractors who are permitted to work in the City of the Auburn. This person will evaluate the project and provide an estimate for the work. Once you have settled on a project and a contractor, you will need the following information to request approval from Auburn University:

• Name of the company / contractor completing the work
• Documentation the company is licensed and insured to work in Auburn, AL
• Design documents including the specifications for work to be completed
• Funding for the project

Submit Your Request for the Project to Greek Life

Most renovations require you to contact Greek Life for approval before you begin the work. There are a few projects that do not require contacting Greek Life (see list below). Once notified, Greek Life will:

• Review the project to see if the City of Auburn and/or Auburn University Facilities Management needs to be notified.
• If needed, submit the Auburn University Facilities Management work order.
• Provide a letter of support for the project.

Projects that do not Require Approval:

• Interior painting
• Interior flooring replacement
• Interior carpentry (replacing doors, baseboards, etc.)
• HVAC repairs
• Plumbing repairs

All other projects require you to contact Greek Life before you proceed on the project.

Receive Approval from Auburn University Facilities Management (if needed)

All exterior projects require approval from Auburn University Facilities Management to ensure that the university standards are maintained. After Greek Life submits the work order for your project, Auburn University Facilities Management will:

• Review drawings
• Request revisions, if needed
• Provide approval to authorize the work
• Receive approval from Auburn University Facilities Management (if needed)

Any interior project will not require this step.

Contact City of Auburn Inspections Services

Once you have received approval from the university, you are ready to schedule a pre- application meeting with City of Auburn Inspections Services. During this meeting you (or your contractor) what to expect through the entire construction process.

Construction Process

The following steps in the construction process (after hiring a contractor and receiving approval from Greek Life and Auburn University Facilities Management) are outlined below. Each step includes the responsible party in parentheses.

1. Contact the City of Auburn Inspections Services for a pre-application meeting. (Contractor)
2. Submit a request for a permit through the City of Auburn Permit Portal. During this step you will be required to submit plans connected to the project. (Contractor)
3. Review the submitted plans and documents. Provide approval and issue a permit. (City of Auburn Inspection Services)
4. Begin the construction process. (Contractor)
5. Request required inspections. (Contractor) Note: there may be several inspections required during the process based on the size of the project.
6. Inspect property. (City of Auburn Inspection Services)
7. Complete the construction process. (Contractor)
8. Complete the final inspection. Issue a Certificate of Occupancy or a Certificate of Completion. (City of Auburn Inspection Services)

Learn more about the City of Auburn Construction Policies and Procedures.