Yes, a house moving permit is required to move a house in, out, or through the City of Roswell. A map of the route is required with notification to Fire, Police, Transportation, and the utility companies.
Yes, water heaters are under the purview of the plumbing and gas codes requiring permits and inspections to ensure a safe installation. State licensing is also required if a tradesman is doing the job.
No, the insulation cannot be installed for the rough-in inspection; it is considered a visual obstruction and is conducted after the rough.
No.
The City of Roswell always issues either a Certificate of Completion or a Certificate of Occupancy, depending on the scope of the work, when the job has passed final inspection. It may be in a homeowners best interest to require a contractor to produce the appropriate document prior to final payment.
Please visit the Roswell Permitting & Licensing page to learn more about requesting an inspection.
For new construction, windows are required to display the NFRC label with a U-factor of 0.50 or less and a SHGC not to exceed 0.30.
The City of Roswell provides a Residential Swimming Pool Plan Review Checklist (PDF) for 1- and 2-family residential pool projects. This document outlines the required submittal materials, construction details, and applicable code references under the 2024 ISPSC and 2015 IECC.
All residential pool permit applications must comply with the requirements outlined in this checklist to ensure a complete and accurate plan review.
Please visit the Roswell Permitting & Licensing page to learn more about submitting an application for a pool permit.
A permit is required for a new deck or replacement of an existing deck. Submit a building permit application with a site plan showing existing as well as the proposed structures. This is used to determine if the setbacks are met. Please also provide the deck structure, decking, and railing details for review.
Please visit the Roswell Permitting & Licensing page to learn more about submitting an application for a permit.
Any owner, authorized agent, or contractor who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the construction codes, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the Building Division and obtain the required permit for the work. A permit shall not be issued to an owner who is neither a licensed contractor nor the occupant of a residential structure being altered. Routine maintenance such as painting, floor coverings, and wallpaper, do not require a permit.
Please visit the Roswell Permitting & Licensing page to learn more about submitting an application for a permit.