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Building Permits and Inspections
The Building and Permitting Division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Georgia State minimum standard code and related procedures for permitting and inspections of buildings within the city. Our staff will help you through the permitting and inspection stages of your residential or commercial project.
The Building staff reviews building plans and inspects all residential and commercial structures built or remodeled within the City. It also issues the following permits:
- Building (residential and non-residential)
- Deck/pool/spa
- Demolition
- Interior finish
- Remodeling and additions
- Retaining wall
- Roof
- Trade
- Any additional permits required
When Do I Need a Building Permit
Permit Required Checklist (PDF)
Online Building Permitting Portal
Read this help guide (PDF) first to understand how to apply for Building Permits inside the online portal.
Permitting Process
The permitting process typically includes an application for a permit, building plan review, and inspection of projects from the beginning of construction to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Inspections Process
View and download the Inspection Information Form (PDF).
Inspection requests will no longer be accepted via email, text messages, or phone calls, effective June 1, 2022.
All inspection requests must be made via the CitizenServe Permitting Portal.
- International Building Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments 2020
- International Building Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments 2022
- International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments 2020
- International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, Contact the State Fire Marshal's Office
- International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments 2020
- International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments 2022
- International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments 2023
- International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments 2020
- International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments 2020
- International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments 2022
- National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition, with Georgia Amendments 2021
- International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition, with Georgia Supplements and Amendments 2020
- International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition, with Georgia Supplements and Amendments 2022
- International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition, with Georgia Supplements and Amendments 2023
- International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments 2020
- For information and questions regarding the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), IFC Georgia Amendments, or the Georgia Accessibility Code, please contact the State Fire Marshal's Office.
- Disaster Resilient Building Code IBC Appendix 2013
- Disaster Resilient Building Code IRC Appendix 2013
- International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments 2021
- International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments 2021
Please Note: There are Georgia Amendments to the codes, above. Please contact the Construction Codes and Industrialized Buildings Section for more information concerning these amendments. (National Green Building Standard, 2008 Edition, with Georgia Amendments 2011)