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Building division waives permit fees, opens contractor registry and architect clinics for tornado repairs
Summary
The St. Louis Building Division said it has evaluated thousands of damaged buildings, waived permit fees for tornado repairs, launched a contractor registration and is providing free architect consultation clinics to help homeowners and businesses rebuild.
The City of St. Louis Building Division outlined inspection, permitting and contractor‑registry steps intended to speed repairs and improve safety in neighborhoods hit by the May 16 tornado.
Building Commissioner Ed Ware said the division, working with emergency managers, inspected about 7,000 affected buildings after the storm. He said the administration chose not to issue broad condemnations or occupancy revocations for properties that were occupied before the tornado; only owner‑requested condemnations have been issued to support insurance claims. “Any pre‑existing business…
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