Bureau of Buildings

Norman Koplon, Director

404-330-6152

 

 

The Bureau of Buildings' main function is to assist property owners in keeping their buildings within the standards of the City's code compliance.  The Bureau Coordinates the permit approval process through reviewing the plans and maintaining all approved building permits, impact fees and related information.  It is responsible for inspections through the following Divisions:

Building Inspection

Permits Issuance/Customer Service

Electrical Division

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Division

Plumbing Division 

Zoning Division

Arborist


Building Inspection

The Building Inspection Division inspects all building permits for compliance as well as handling complaints and liquor licensing inspections.  This Division also issues Certificates  of Occupancy.  For more information, please contact the Bureau at (404) 330-6160. 

 

Permit Issuance/Customer Service

 

The Permits Division coordinates the permit approval process and reviews plans.  This Division also issues and maintains all building permits, impact fee and any other related information.  For more information, please contact the Bureau at: (404) 330-6150. 

Electrical Division

The Electrical Division inspects all electrical and low voltage permits for code compliance as well as handling complaints and power authorizations.  For more information, please contact the Bureau at: (404) 330-6180 

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Division

The HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, & Air Conditioning) Division inspects all HVAC gas and new elevator permits for code compliance.  This Division also performs two annual elevator inspections and gas authorizations.  For more information, please contact the Bureau at (404) 330-6265.  

Plumbing Division

The Plumbing Division inspects all plumbing permits (and sprinkler permits) for code compliance.  This Division also handles complaints and sewer tap approvals.  For more information, please contact the Bureau at: (404) 330-6170.  

Zoning Division

The Zoning Division inspects all sign permits for code compliance and approves all building permits for zoning compliance.  This Division also handles all zoning complaints, research, verification, business license approvals and zoning on all liquor license approvals.  For more information, please contact the Bureau at: (404) 330-6175.

Arborist

 

The City arborist approves tree removal plans and must view and approve all building permits. Call 404-330-6076 for more information.