Revised 11/11/2002.

    This Division is responsible for the enforcement of the latest editions of the Standard Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Gas, Mechanical and Housing Codes, adopted by the State of Georgia as the State Construction Codes.  Futhermore, the Division enforces the Local Zoning Ordinance, the Flood Plain Ordinance, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance and the Georgia Safety Fire Regulations.

     In the administration of the codes, the Division is responsible for the examination of building plans, processing permit applications, issuing permits, collection of fees and scheduling of inspections to decide code compliance.  They issue certificates of Occupancy upon compliance with local and state regulations.