Fireplace & Stove Permits

A fireplace and stove permit is required to install or construct any kind of fireplace or stove within The City of New Iberia. Once a complete set of plans for the construction is approved by the New Iberia Inspection Department, a permit will be issued for the project. For masonry fireplaces and stoves, you must supply information as specified by the department.

When submitting plans for pre-fab models, you should include the following information:

• manufacturer name
• model number
• specifications
• BTU rating input
  
• BTU rating of all appliances served
• approving testing agency
• sketch of the existing gas line and length from meter (for gas units)

Additional permits may be required depending on the nature of the work. The cost of the permit is a base amount of $5.00 per $1000 valuation with a minimum fee of $25.00 plus additional fees dependent on the scope of the work. Fireplaces and stoves must also pass inspection by the New Iberia Inspection Department before they can be used. To request an inspection, call (337) 369-2354 with the relevant permit numbers, the time and date you would like the inspection, where the inspection will occur, the name of the customer and the name of the contractor. Allow a minimum of 8 business hours from the time of your request for an inspector to visit your site.

For more information about fireplace and stove permits, fees, and inspections, contact the Inspection Department located at 457 E. Main Street, Room 412, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday,
or call the department at (337) 369-2354.