PERMITS
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Permit for Asbestos — Lead Based Paint inspection, testing and removal services.
Permit for general construction of all building work excluding mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.
Permit for general construction demolition of buildings and structures after all evidence of asbestos and lead-based paint have been totally removed.
Permit for all electrical work including the installation of a new electrical service, service upgrade or relocation, new circuits or extensions to existing circuits, fixed appliances, and equipment connections.
Permit for mechanical work including the installation and repair of heating, ventilating, cooling and refrigeration systems.
Permit for electrical work classified as low voltage, i.e. security systems, fire systems, etc.
Permit for plumbing work including the installation, removal, alteration, or replacement of any plumbing fixture, gas, water, or drainage piping work, or water heating equipment.
Permit for installation of new swimming pools and fence and gate systems.
Permit for installation of new sign.
Land Disturbance Permit Policy
Butts County provides building permits through the Community Development Department. By familiarizing yourself with what is required to obtain permits, you can help to insure that the process is smooth, efficient and timely. For questions not covered here, please call 770-775-8210, Monday-Friday from 8AM until 5PM. Many of our Zoning and Planning services are now outsourced to Charles Abbot and Associates and a number of our processes will soon be added to the web. Look for much more automation and the ability to submit things remotely in the weeks ahead!
A. Introduction
You can protect the outcome and investment value of your construction project and guard against a lawsuit, injury or a fiasco by obtaining building permits. Building permits are designed to yield valuable benefits and levels of successes for you, your community and your project.
Your home or business is an investment. If your construction project does not comply with the codes adopted by your community, the value of your investment could be reduced. Property insurers may not cover work done without permits and inspections. If you decide to sell a home or building that has had modifications without a permit, you may be required to tear down the addition, leave it unoccupied or make costly repairs.
1. Visit “Inspection & Permitting” Office
The “Inspection & Permitting” office is located at 625 West Third Street, Jackson, GA 30233. Department personnel are trained and experienced to answer questions and supply valuable information needed for compliance with the applicable building codes. Upon completion of this step, the appropriate permit application(s) can be distributed.
2. Submit Application
The permit application(s) are to be filled out in its entirety. In most cases, the application will request the submission of other supplemental documentation, i.e. (Photo ID, Property Deed, Building Trade Blueprints & Plans, etc.). The completed application and requested documents are to be submitted to the “Inspection & Permitting” office, once submitted Department personnel will collect, assemble and review the submitted materials. A more descriptive listing of requested documents appear below:
Schedule of Requested Documents
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Item |
Comment |
Contact Information |
| Photo ID | Proof of Identity | |
| Copy of Property Deed | Proof of Property Ownership | Butts County Superior Court 26 3rd Street, PO Box 320, Jackson GA 30233(770) 775-8214 |
| Copy of Recorded Plat | Detailed information regarding project site | This document is prepared and stamped by professional surveyors and engineers and recorded in County Court |
| Copy of the Driveway Permit | Required for the following projects: | Butts County Public Works Department 1036 Brownlee RoadJackson, Georgia 30233(770) 775-8213 |
| Copy of the Septic Permit | Required for the following projects: | Butts County Health Department 463 Earnest Biles Dr Ste A Jackson, 30233 (770) 504-2230 |
| Proof of Water Tap FeePayment | Required for the followingprojects: | Butts County Water Authority 100 West Second Street Jackson, GA 30233(770) 775-0042 |
| Copy of the Building Plans | Required for the followingprojects: | This document is prepared and stamped by professional architects and engineers |
| Copy of the Site Plan | Required for the followingprojects: | This document is prepared and stamped by professional architects and engineers |
| Proof that all taxes owed to the County are paid | Required for all projects and permit requests | Butts County Tax Commissioner’s Office 625 West Second StreetJackson, GA 30233(770) 775-8200 |
Department personnel will review submitted plans and determine if your project is in compliance with local, State and Federal codes and building requirements. If your plans meet these requirements, a permit is issued; if not, Department personnel may suggest solutions to help correct the problem. Plan reviews for residential projects are performed within the Department; however, plan review requests for commercial projects are performed via a third-party source.
Please Note: The amount of time needed to process each plan review request can range from a few days to a few weeks. The factor that calculates how long the complete process can take is determined upon the number of submissions by the applicant to correct “Red Lined” plans submitted by the reviewers and the time required for the applicant to submit the corrected copies of the revised plans.
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SCHEDULE OF PLAN REVIEWERS & # OF PLANS REQUIRED |
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Project Type: Commercial |
# of Plans/ Drawings Required |
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Plan Reviewers — Civil — County |
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Community Development Department |
3 |
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County Engineer |
3 |
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Water & Sewer Authority |
3 |
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Board of Health (If Applicable) |
3 |
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Natural Resources Conservation Services |
3 |
| (For projects where more than one (1) acre of land will be disturbed) | ||
| Plan Reviewers — Civil — City of Jackson | ||
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Community Development Department |
3 |
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County Engineer |
3 |
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Water & Sewer Authority |
3 |
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Board of Health (If Applicable) |
3 |
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Natural Resources Conservation Services (NCRS) |
3 |
| (For projects where more than one (1) acre of land will be disturbed) | ||
| Project Type: ArchitecturalPlan Reviewers — Architectural — County |
# of Plans / Drawings Required |
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Community Development Department | 3 |
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Plan Reviewer | 3 |
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Fire Marshall | 3 |
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Board of Health (Hotels & Restaurants) | 3 |
| Plan Reviewers — Architectural — City of Jackson |
# of Plans / Drawings Required |
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Community Development Department | 3 |
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Plan Reviewer | 3 |
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Fire Marshall | 3 |
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Board of Health (Hotels & Restaurants) | 3 |
Project Type: Residential
Plan Reviewers — Civil — County # of Plans / Drawings Required
- Community Development Department 3
- Water & Sewer Authority 3
- Board of Health (If Applicable) 3
- Natural Resources Conservation Services 3
(For projects where more than one (1) acre of land will be disturbed)
| Plan Reviewers — Civil — City of Jackson | ||
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Community Development Department |
3 |
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County Engineer |
3 |
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Water & Sewer Authority |
3 |
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Board of Health (If Applicable) |
3 |
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Natural Resources Conservation Services (NCRS) |
3 |
| (For projects where more than one (1) acre of land will be disturbed) |
| Project Type: ArchitecturalPlan Reviewers — Architectural — County |
# of Plans / Drawings Required |
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Community Development Department |
3 |
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Fire Marshall |
3 |
| Plan Reviewers — Architectural — City of Jackson |
# of Plans / Drawings Required |
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Community Development Department |
3 |
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Fire Marshall |
3 |
Upon completion of the pre-mentioned steps a permit can be issued. Prior to issuance of the permit, Department personnel will discuss and inform the applicant of the steps and requirements associated wit the inspection phase of the project.
On-site inspections will be conducted to ensure that the work approved by the permit conform to federal, State and local codes. Department personnel will supply information as to how many inspections will be required to achieve a successful completion of your project. Individuals who request this service are urged to contact the “Inspection & Permitting”, at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the inspection being performed. From time to time the need to have a job reinspected occurs. Department personnel will supply their findings and instructions to achieve compliance and as well as discussing as to whether or not any additional fees will be applied.
Department personnel will provide documentation when the construction phase is successfully completed. You will then have the personal satisfaction of a job done right. Safe construction practices helps to protect you, your family and your investment.