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Department of Buiding Safety Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does a permit cost?
    Find current Permitting Fees information here.
  • How long is a permit good for?
    A permit is valid for 180 days from the date issued and auto renews with each passed inspection for 180 days from the date of the approved inspection. The Department of Building Safety allows a one-time extension for building permits that must be requested prior to the permit expiration date by emailing dbsfrontoffice@fayettecountyga.gov your permit number and the reason for the extension request must be included in the email request.
  • What are the penalties for working without a permit?
    In Fayette County if work is discovered taking place without a permit double permit fees will be applied to the project at the time the permit fees are paid.

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  • How do I change a contractor?
    Please contact the Department of Building Safety at 770-305-5403 to obtain information on how to change the contractor or be removed as a contractor on your permit.
  • How do I schedule an inspection?
    To schedule a building inspection please log into your Sages.gov account and click on the inspection tab. Inspection called in before 4 pm the day before will be performed the next business day. Inspection cancelation can be made by calling the Department of Building Safety at 770-305-5403 before 9 am the morning of the inspection
  • How do I apply for an Address for a new home?
    Log into your Sages.gov account, click the Building Safety button and scroll down to the address request with a parcel number link, complete each step of the process and hit the submit button on the last step of the process.
  • What is the next step?
    Check out the Permit Flow Chart to find your next steps.
  • How do I find Fayette County Ordinances?
    https://library.municode.com/ga/fayette_county/codes/code_of_ordinances
  • What Codes does the DBS Use?
    https://www.dca.ga.gov/local-government-assistance/construction-codes-industrialized-buildings/construction-codes
  • How do I get records for my property?
    Fill out and submit this form: Open Records Request
  • How do I get records for a property in Fayette County?
    Make your Open Records Request here.
  • How Do I obtain a Blue Card?
    https://gaswcc.georgia.gov/urban-erosion-sediment-control/education-and-certification
  • What requires a Demo Permit?
    Find out about Demolition Permits here.
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