Forsyth County Georgia Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Forsyth County, Georgia.
This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.
• 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 (2007) | Georgia amendments online and Forsyth Municode |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2007) | Georgia amendments online and Forsyth Municode |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2007) | Georgia amendments online and Forsyth Municode |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2007) | Georgia amendments online and Forsyth Municode |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 w/Georgia amendments (2006) | 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 2000 w/Georgia amendments | 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 | Greg Brooks (ext. 4033) Fire Marshal Phone: (770) 781-2180 |
| Planning | Jeff Chance Director, Planning & Development Phone: (770) 781-4572 |
| Fire Marshal | Greg Brooks (ext. 4033) Fire Marshal Phone: (770) 781-2180 |
| Parks/Recreation | Jerry Kinsey Director, Parks & Recreation Phone: (770) 781-2215 |
Other Georgia Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Georgia:
