Bartow County Building Inspections - OBTAINING A MANUFACTURED HOUSE PERMIT

TO OBTAIN A MANUFACTURED HOUSE (M.H.) PERMIT

I. If not placing in a mobile home park, verify that the zoning of the property allows manufactured houses (M.H.). (Zoning Department 770-387-5007)

II. Verify that the M.H. will comply with the Zoning Ordinance and is not over 20 years old. (Although not enforceable by the County, always check the property deed for restricted covenants.)

III. The following must be presented for the m.h. permit:

A. An approved Erosion and Sediment Control permit obtained from the Bartow County Engineering Department 770-387-5067.

B. A copy of the septic tank permit issued by the Environment Health Department, (770-387-2614) or a copy of the sewer tap. (If an existing septic tank is to be used, provide documentation from the Environmental Health Dept. verifying the existence of a functional septic tank.)

C. A copy of the water user agreement (water tap from the public water provider, unless the dwelling will be served by a well. (Bartow County Water Dept - 770-387-5170)

D. A plat of the property, if not a m.h. park.

E. A document indicating the year, make, model, serial number and size of the M.H.; such as a bill of sale, title, etc.

F. Permit fee - $125.00 (The electrical and plumbing permits will be issued at the same time the m.h. permit is issued.)

AFTER OBTAINING THE PERMIT

I. The following must be completed before requesting the inspection (this includes the electrical, plumbing, and/or gas inspection).

A. Register m.h. at the Bartow County Tax Commissioner's Office and return the proof of registration to the Building Inspection Department.

B. The m.h. set-up, tie downs, wiring, plumbing, and underpinning should be completed. (Ask about procedure if served by Cartersville Gas Department.)

C. The electrical and plumbing permits must be filled in and signed by the respective installer and returned to the inspection department. (The permits can not be picked up by the inspector at the m.h.)

D. Verification with the Health Department that the septic tank installation is approved.

E. Application for service with the appropriate utility company should be made (ie – Georgia Power, Cartersville Gas, Cobb EMC, etc.)

After all the above items have been completed, then an inspection can be requested. Inspection called for before 9:00 am can be made on the same day.

Make certain the M.H. permit card is posted in a conspicuous location, visible from the public road.

After the installation passes the inspection, then the power company and, when applicable, the Cartersville Gas Department will be notified of the approval.

The information provided is a general guideline to the permitting and inspection process.

Please contact this department if there are any questions concerning these procedures. Thank you for your cooperation.