Forsyth County, Georgia Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Forsyth County, Georgia.
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• The information on this page is applicable only to unincorporated areas of Forsyth County. For construction within city limits, please contact the appropriate city.
Forsyth County Georgia Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Georgia amendments online and Forsyth Municode |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Georgia amendments online and Forsyth Municode |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2006 w/Georgia Amendments (2009) | Georgia amendments online and Forsyth Municode |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Georgia amendments online and Forsyth Municode |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 w/Georgia Amendments (2009) | Georgia amendments online and Forsyth Municode |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2007) | Georgia amendments online and Forsyth Municode |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (Georgia Access Law, Chapter 120-3-20) | Georgia amendments online and Forsyth Municode |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Georgia amendments online and Forsyth Municode |
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 | Tony Pierce Chief Building Official Phone: (770) 886-2776 |
| Plumbing | Chris Barclay Senior Plumbing Inspector Phone: (770) 886-2771 |
| Mechanical | John Dooley Senior Mechanical Inspector Phone: (770) 886-2768 |
| Electrical | John Dooley Senior Electrical Inspector Phone: (770) 886-2768 |
| Civil | John Cunard County Engineer Phone: (770) 781-2165 Fax: (770) 781-2104 |
| Accessibility | Lt. Ed Burge (ext 4027) Senior Fire Inspector Phone: (770) 781-2180 |
| Planning | Jeff Chance Director, Planning & Development Phone: (770) 781-2115 |
| Fire Marshal | Lt. Ed Burge (ext. 4027) Senior Fire Inspector Phone: (770) 781-2180 |
| Parks/Recreation | Jerry Kinsey Director, Parks & Recreation Phone: (770) 781-2215 |
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