Fort Oglethorpe Building Department

Building Department: Permits & Inspections

No renovations, construction, demolition, or land clearing may begin until the proper permits are issued based on approved plan submittal.
If the building is changing occupancy classification or modifications are being made to the building, plans must be submitted to FIRST the Fire Prevention Bureau and then Codes Enforcement Office.
Contact the Codes Enforcement Office for details on plans submittal (City Hall, 500 City Hall Drive, (706) 866-2544, ext. 1204). A building permit is required.
Contact the Fire Prevention Bureau for details on plans submittal (Fort Oglethorpe Fire & Rescue, 201 Forrest Road, (706) 861-4194). A building permit will be issued by the Fire Department also.
To obtain a Certificate of Occupancy the building must pass all inspections based on all applicable codes. All inspections must be scheduled with Codes Enforcement and the Fire Prevention Bureau.
Fire inspections will be at no charge for the first scheduled inspection. All re-inspections shall incur a fee based on City Ordinance.
Building Official inspections will be at no charge for the first scheduled inspection. All re-inspections shall incur a fee based on City Ordinance.

Department Head / Building Official: Mark Lindsay

Building Inspections / Permits: Mike Stewart