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Ensuring Safety and Satisfaction

The White County Building Department works to ensure that building codes and safety regulations are met. We inspect new construction and remodel projects for code compliance, not quality of craftsmanship, or aesthetic. Our goal is to aide the citizens of White County in the application and inspection process, to make it as smooth as possible and beneficial to all. Below are resources and answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you answer is not found below, please contact the White County Building Department at 706-865-6496.

Calling in for inspections:

1) Know your permit number. This is located on the printed permit provided at issuance and on the yellow job card posted on site. 

2) Know which inspection you need and provide a contact name and phone number

3) Call 706-865-6496 the day BEFORE you want us to come out

 

Frequently Asked Questions

2015 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code

2018 International Building Code

2018 International Residential Code

2018 International Plumbing Code

2018 International Mechanical Code (HVAC)

2018 International Fuel Gas Code

2020 National Electric Code

 

Call the White County Building Permit & Inspection Department 706-865-6496 the day before you want us to come do the inspection. You will need to know your 5 digit permit number and which inspection you need. The permit number is located on your yellow job card and the building permit that was given to you at the time of purchasing the permit.

An inspection is required at various stages of the construction process. It depends on what you are building.

For example, on a residential new home the first inspection would be a footing inspection before any concrete is poured. If a slab is involved, any plumbing and/or electric installed under a slab would also need inspecting before concrete is poured. A slab or basement wall inspection is needed before rough-in. The next inspection would be a rough-in which includes framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and gas systems before any drywall is installed. This inspection also includes fireplaces. An insulation inspection is needed before drywall. Between this inspection and the final, a Temporary to Permanent Power inspection is required to get permanent power on the structure. Lastly, a final inspection is needed where framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, driveway and culvert pipe, house number, landscaping, and soil erosion measures are to be completed. White County will issue a Certificate of Occupancy when approvals from all inspections and requirements have been met. 

The Office of the Attorney General or the Georgia Secretary of State. See below:

Mailing Address:

Office of the Attorney General

40 Capitol Square, SW

Atlanta, Ga 30334

Phone:

(404) 656-3300

https://law.georgia.gov/complaints-against-builder...

Georgia Secretary of State:

214 State Capitol

Atlanta, Georgia 30334

844-753-7825

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