When an applicant applies for a permit and the permit issued, he/she will be required to request an inspection by the Department of General Services and Engineering by calling 770-278-7100.

Inspections will be made within 48 working hours of the request. To determine which phases of construction must be inspected, please call ahead.

To download/print applications, click on the link related to the services request.  

If work has not commenced or has ceased for a period of six months on the below listed permits - then those permits will be null and void and a new permit must be issued prior to construction commencing or continuing:

• Residential Building Permit
• Commercial Building Permit
• Accessory Building Permit
• Manufactured Home Permit
• Moved in House Permit
• Electrical Permit
• Plumbing Permit
• Heating and Air Permit
• Swimming Pool Permit
• Demolition Permit
• Sign Permit

Any person undertaking the task of finishing an unfinished room or basement in a house shall be required to obtain a Residential Building Permit and may be required to obtain one or more ancillary/secondary permits.

Please see the checklist for additional information required to fulfill the required permit application.