Construction and Inspection Reminders
This information is provided to make sure you are aware of inspection requirements and to help you avoid delays in your project. Remember, after you apply for a permit a representative of Macon County Building Department has the right to visit your proposed site and/or property prior to issuing the permit. Thank you!
Please Make Note of these Requirements.
SETBACKS: [THE DISTANCES FROM PROPERTY LINES AND ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY]
Your home or building must be constructed at certain distances from the property lines front and rear and both sides. Reference County Zoning Ordinance or contact Building Inspector for additional information
ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
The right-of-way distance varies from road to road. If you are unsure or have questions, please contact either the Building Inspector’s or County Commission Office.
SEPTIC TANK
To obtain a building permit you must furnish a copy of the septic tank permit. Septic tank permits and inspections are controlled by the Health Department. If you use an existing septic tank you still must have it inspected by the Health Department. It’s important to get your tank installed as soon as possible as final electric power will not be authorized until your septic system is installed and approved by the Health Department.
LICENSED CONTRACTORS
A property owner may perform their own work; however, if you have someone else performing work for you, the person must have the appropriate state license. i.e., licensed electrician, licensed plumber, or mechanical licensed {heating and air}.
REQUIRED PERMITS
The following permits are required:
- Building Permits {Construction}
- Electrical Permit {Wiring & Temporary Pole}
- Temporary Electrical to the house {Only if temporary service is used}
- Plumbing Permit
- Mechanical Permit {Heating & Air Condition}.
NO INSPECTION WILL BE DONE UNTIL EACH PERMIT HAS BEEN OBTAINED.
REQUEST FOR INSPECTION
Requests for inspection must be made one working day in advance, i.e., days’ notice must be given. Inspections are not made on weekends or holidays. Call the Macon County Building Department at (478) 472-7023 to schedule Inspections.
REQUIRED INSPECTIONS
The following inspections are required:
- Footing {must be made prior to pouring}
- Temporary Electrical Power Poll {if needed}
- Rough Ins {framing, electrical, plumbing & heating/air condition.
- Insulation.
- Final {all phases inspected including air pressure test on gas lines and permanent power on/in the building}.
SPECIAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
If final power is needed in order to work inside during inclement weather only you may apply for a special electrical inspection and the Building Inspector will determine if it’s safe for power to be turned on prior to final inspection. This has to be requested in writing to the Macon County Building Department.
MONOLITHIC SLAB
On a monolithic slab you must have 4 inches of gravel to allow for earth expansion. This slab must be inspected before any concrete is poured.
FOOTER
All footers must be inspected prior to pouring and must meet the weight and height requirement of the building.
TERMITE LETTER
The foundation on all homes must be treated for termites. A letter of treatment must be presented before CO will be issued for the building.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the intent of Macon County Board of Commissioners and Macon Country Building Department to enforce the latest edition of the following mandatory Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes, as adopted and amended by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.