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Building Permit Requirements

Effective July 1, 2008 State Law requires contractors building houses or commercial structures must have a state contractor license.

1.  911 Address:  A 911 address must be posted before construction is started.  The address must be posted on the construction site before a inspection is conducted.  A copy of the 911 address must be faxed to 426-5630.

2.    Septic Report:  If you are not on city sewer you must obtain a letter from Fitzgerald Utilities (Wen Howell 426-5293).

3.      Copy of plat from a surveyor or a copy of the recorded plat from the Clerk of Courts Office.

4.      Total square footage of the heated and unheated space.

5.      A Georgia licensed electrician is required to complete the wiring.  If not on file you must provide a copy of the electrician’s license.

6.      A licensed air condition installer is required to install the A/C.  If not on file you must provide a copy of the installer’s license.

7.      A licensed plumber is required to install the plumbing.  If not on file you must provide a copy of the plumber’s license.

8.      A copy of the house plans.

9.      Copies of licenses for all subcontractors that you use for the construction of your structure.

10.  This Permit Covers:

a.      Temporary service 100 amp only

b.      Foundation inspection

c.       Framing

d.      Rough-In or wiring:  wires in boxes with grounds tied together

e.      Rough-In plumbing

f.        C, D, & E will be done at the same time when possible

g.      Electrical, final inspection

11.  If construction begins before a permit is issued the permit fee doubles.

12.  Any additional inspections will be $25.00 per inspection.

REMEMBER:  Call BEFORE you dig (800) 282-7411, and it is the land owner’s responsibility to obey all protective land covenants that are applied on this land.

911 ADDRESS MUST BE POSTED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION! 
NO INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IF ADDRESS IS NOT POSTED.