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Building Permits, Applications & Resources

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Attention: New Building Codes Take Effect January 1, 2020

For all new building permit applications submitted after January 1, 2020, design drawings must be done in conformance to these new codes:

Mandatory Codes

International Building Code 2018 Edition
International Residential Code 2018 Edition
International Plumbing Code 2018 Edition
International Mechanical Code 2018 Edition
International Fuel Gas Code 2018 Edition
International Energy Conservation Code 2015 Edition
International Fire Code 2018 Edition
National Electrical Code 2017 Edition
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2018 Edition

In addition to the above mandatory codes, the City of Roswell has adopted the following optional codes:

Optional Codes

International Property Maintenance Code 2012 Edition
International Existing Building Code 2012 Edition
National Green Building Standard 2008 Edition (Voluntary)

Contact

Phone: 770-641-3780
Fax: 770-641-3741
Email Us

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Permit Intake Hours
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

38 Hill Street
Suite G-30
Roswell, GA 30075

Development Impact Fees

The City of Roswell has 3 general nonresidential categories and 8 residential categories based on size (square feet of finished living space) for all types of housing. Learn more here.