Cherokee County, Georgia Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Cherokee County, Georgia.
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• The code and contact information below only applies to unincorporated areas of Cherokee County. For construction regulations within city limits, contact the city directly.
Cherokee County Georgia Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2006 w/Georgia Amendments (2009) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 w/Georgia Amendments (2009) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2006 IFC w/Georgia amendments (2007) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (Georgia Access Law, Chapter 120-3-20) | Engineers Bookstore, (800) 635-5919 and online |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
Georgia Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Gary Caviness Plans Examiner Phone: (678) 493-6225 Fax: (678) 493-6235 |
| Plumbing | Gary Caviness Plans Examiner Phone: (678) 493-6225 Fax: (678) 493-6235 |
| Mechanical | Gary Caviness Plans Examiner Phone: (678) 493-6225 Fax: (678) 493-6235 |
| Electrical | Gary Caviness Commercial Building Inspector Phone: (678) 493-6225 Fax: (678) 493-6235 |
| Accessibility | Gary Caviness Plans Examiner Phone: (678) 493-6225 Fax: (770) 493-6235 |
| Historic Preservation | Jeff Watkins Director of Planning & Zoning Phone: (678) 493-6101 |
| Zoning | Jeff Watkins Director of Planning & Zoning Phone: (678) 493-6101 |
| Planning | Jeff Watkins Director of Planning & Zoning Phone: (678) 493-6101 |
| City Attorney | Patty Baker Clerk of Courts Phone: (678) 493-6511 |
| Public Works | Geoffrey E. Morton County Engineer Phone: (678) 493-6077 |
| Fire Marshal | Chief Rick Ruh Fire Marshall Phone: (678) 493-6299 |
| Parks/Recreation | Keith Hammond Director Phone: (770) 924-7768 Fax: (770) 924-7890 |
Other Georgia Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Georgia:
