Building Inspections

Building and Zoning Specialist - Shannon Kirby
Need a form, or an itemizing of the applicable fees.  Contact the Building and Zoning Specialist.

Phone: 912-748-6652

Inspections Standards

Building Inspections Dept issues permits, and conducts inspections for all new construction, alterations, repairs, removal, and demolition. Their Office reviews all building plans to confirm that the proposal will comply with the ICC 2018 Codes with Georgia Amendments.

Current Mandatory Codes as Adopted by DCA:

2018 International Building Code, with Georgia Amendments (2020)

2018 International Residential Building Code, with Georgia Amendments (2020)

2018 International Plumbing Code, with Georgia Amendments (2020)

2018 International Gas Code, with Georgia Amendments (2020)

2018 International Mechanical Code, with Georgia Amendments (2020)

2018 International Fire Code, (Contact State Fire Marshal)

2020 National Electric Code, (No Georgia Amendments)

2015 International Energy Conservation Code, with Georgia Supplements and Amendments (2020)

International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020)

Georgia Amendments website: www.dca.state.ga.us

Building Code website: www.iccsafe.org