Inspections requested before 9:00 am can be performed the same day

>	OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT FOR A HOUSE

TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT FOR A HOUSE

I. Verify the property the house is to be built on is properly zoned for construction of a house with the Zoning Department at 770-387-5007.


II. If the property has access to public sewer, make application for a sewer tap with the jurisdiction that provides the sewer tap (I.e., Bartow County, City of Cartersville, etc.). If a septic tank is required, apply for a septic tank permit from the Bartow County Environmental Health Department. Contact the Bartow County Environmental Health Dept. for their requirements at 770-387-2614.


III. Verify the structure to be built will comply with any restrictive covenants of the property


IV. The following must be presented to this department for the building permit:
 

V. A street address must be obtained from the Structural Numbering Department (770-387-5010). This should be done prior to obtaining the building permit.

VI. Apply for a driveway permit from the Bartow County Road Department (770-387-5140) for driveways off county roads. If the driveway is to come off a state road, contact the Georgia Department of Transportation. Those departments will determine if a driveway pipe is required and the size needed.

VII.  STEPS TAKEN TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT - PAPERWORK NEEDED

VIII. Other permits that are usually needed are:
 

These permits are obtained by the contractor performing the respective work for non-residential buildings.  For residential, the builder must obtain a building permit application from the Building Inspections Department that must be filled out by the electrician, plumber and conditioned air contractor.  The builder will then submit the completed application to the Inspection Department and pay all  associated permit fees before being issued a building permit.  A contractor hired to perform those functions must possess a valid state license from the State of Georgia, and a valid business license from the municipality where their business is located. *A homeowner can obtain any or all of the permits if the work is being performed by the homeowner; however, the installation must comply with the construction codes that are in effect at that time.

AFTER OBTAINING THE BUILDING PERMIT

I. Attach the building permit card to a board and post the card in a conspicuous location that is readily visible from the public road. (This card must remain in place until final inspection is made.)

II. Provide a construction exit consisting of adequate gravel and mat to prevent mud and runoff from getting into the public road. Failure to comply may be cause to issue a “Stop Work” order. This is the builder’s responsibility to keep the road free of mud and debris from a construction site.

III. Silt fencing or hay bales properly installed are required to keep muddy runoff out of public roads, adjacent property, streams, and/or lakes. This must be performed after the E&S permit is issued and must be maintained while construction is in progress.  Contact the Erosion and Sediment Control Officers at 770-387-5007 if there are any questions.

IV. Check set back requirements before grading for house.


TYPICAL ORDER OF INSPECTION

1. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION POLE – After the pole with the meter base, required
wiring, disconnect, ground rod, and ground fault protected receptacle are installed. If the service will be overhead, pole must be braced.

2. FOOTING or SLAB INSPECTION – After the footings have been excavated and the grade stakes are in, but before pouring. If a slab is to be poured, the plumbing drainage and supply piping which wil be in the slab must be in place and be exposed. The piping can be covered and the vapor barrier put down after the inspection. This inspection should be requested by the builder. An inspection approval or rejection notice will be left in view at the footing/slab site.

3. ROUGH INSPECTION – The framing, plumbing, electrical, and heating rough-ins will be inspected at the same time. The rough inspection should be made before the insulation is put in. This inspection should be requested by the builder. All supplemental permits (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) must be filled out and signed before the inspection can be made. The inspection approval sticker or rejection note will be left at the front door switch.

4. SEWER INSPECTION – Before covering the sewer piping; the Environmental Health Dept. will inspect sewer tank installations.

5. TEMPORARY POWER INSPECTION (if required) – The house panel, meter, and grounding should be ready for electricity. The panel cover must be on or ready to be put on and at the panel. This inspection should be called in by the electrician, but only if the builder has authorized him to do so. The builder will then assume all responsibility and liability for any use of electricity in the building during the temporary period. The inspection approval sticker will be placed on the side of the meter base, or a rejection notice will be left at the electrical panel.

6. FINAL INSPECTION – The building should be essentially complete and ready for occupancy. The carpeting, painting and other cosmetic work is not required to be completed. This inspection should be requested by the builder. The inspection approval sticker will be placed on the side of the meter base, or a rejection notice will be left on the kitchen counter. The sewer or septic tank must be approved before the final.

All requests for inspection should be made no later than 9:00 am of the day the inspection is desired.