CODE ENFORCEMENT
Zoning Code Ordinance
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The function of the office of Code Enforcement is to enhance and protect the health, safety, and well being of residents, property owners, and businesses in the City of Forrest City.
The department accomplishes its mission through inspections of all new construction as well as remodels. All construction is required to have permits for building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas inspections. Some cases may also warrant the condemning of nuisance structures and removing nonworking vehicles.
Building codes currently being used are:
- Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume 1,2, and 3, 2007 edition NEC 2008
- Arkansas Plumbing Code 2006
- Arkansas Fuel Gas Code 2006
- Arkansas Mechanical Code 2003




CITY HALL
225 North Washington Street
Forrest City, AR 72335
Phone: (870) 633-1315
cityhall@cityofforrestcityar.com
CITY SHOP/PUBLIC WORKS
Non-Emergency: (870) 261-1418
Non-Emergency:
Mr. Roy Hamilton (870) 261-2035
Emergency:
Mr. Darin Flenoy (870) 261-3151
Mr. Richard Rice (870) 317-6525
WATER DEPARTMENT:
Emergency: (870) 633-1571
Non-Emergency: (870) 633-2921
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (870) 633-3434
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Emergency: (870) 633-1533
Non-Emergency: (870) 633-2414