📋 Georgia Permit Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| NEC Edition | 2023 |
| IRC Edition | 2024 |
| Permit Authority | Statewide minimum codes. Georgia Department of Community Affairs. |
| Statewide Code | Yes |
| Licensing Board | https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing |
⚠️ Key Things to Know About Permitting in Georgia
- Atlanta metro has fast online permitting in many cities (Marietta, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta)
- NEC 2023 and IRC 2024 — some of the most current codes in the US
- Rural GA: limited enforcement in some counties
📍 Cities in Georgia — Permit Guides
📍 Atlanta
City of Atlanta Department of City Planning / Office of Buildings
📍 Savannah
City of Savannah Development Services Department
📍 Augusta
Augusta-Richmond County Planning & Development — Building Codes
📍 Columbus
Columbus Consolidated Government — Inspections & Code Enforcement
📍 Macon
Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning — Building Inspections
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